Catch-all Corner: traffic updates, pool open, senior center closed, Ecoctoberfest and more
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TRAFFIC AND SAFETY UPDATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL
At their September 17 meeting the City Council received an update about ongoing plans for traffic and safety following the two pedestrian accidents that occurred on Baseline. This is an important topic so rather than summarize what was presented or councilmembers responses and questions I encourage you to watch the presentation in full here.
You can read the public comments submitted to the council in their packet here.
You can watch public comment at the meeting here.
Police Chief Bashor and Public Works Director Arthur asked community members to assist by reporting any safety issues they observe.
ROSE LUERAS POOL REOPENS
If you read my report on what was behind the Rose Lueras pool closure at the Bob Burger Rec Center you know a lot has been going on. The work is finally done and the pool is open again.
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FOR REDESIGN
Now let’s switch focus to the Senior Center. Built in 1980 the bathrooms were never brought into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. That is now being addressed and the center will be closed for 2-3 weeks starting September 30th. Programs and senior resource services will move to the library and the rec center during the construction. Total cost $126,190.
FROM THE ART SOURCE NEWSLETTER
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
Stripped-down but no less impactful
Saturday, Sept. 21, at noon, Lamont Does Park, join the Denver Center for Performing Arts for a bold and innovative performance. Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is exactly what it sounds like—an abridged performance of Romeo and Juliet. The performance takes place in and around our pick-up truck “set” that we drive to a community center parking lot. Please bring your own lawn chairs. To learn more, visit Shakespeare in the Parking Lot and lafayetteco.gov/Calendar.
Motus Theater Presents TRANSformative Stories Autobiographical Stories from Transgender and Nonbinary Leaders
Saturday, Sept. 21, 7-9pm Motus Theater presents TRANSformative Stories, featuring transgender and non-binary leaders performing artfully crafted personal stories about their hopes, dreams, and experiences of negotiating oppression and liberation with live musical accompaniment. Monologists include Jahmil Roberts (no pronouns, name only), and Ruby Lopez (she/her). Featuring music from acclaimed violinist Anthony Salvo (he/him).
Arapaho Center Theatre, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette, CO, 80026
https://www.motustheater.org/events/2024/9/21/transformative-stories-lafayette This performance is sponsored by a grant from the Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission.
Lafayette Window Painting Contest
Youth, Kindergarten-12th grade, paint a Halloween, Día de los Muertos, and/or fall picture on a participating merchant's assigned exterior window space in Lafayette. Local artists judge the paintings. Winners in each grade category receive medals or ribbons. Participants provide their own acrylic paint and supplies. $10 registration fee, https://www.facebook.com/LafayetteWindowPaintingContest
Registration: Tuesday, Sept. 3-Sunday, Sept. 29.
Painting Days: 7am-7pm, Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6 (rain/snow dates Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13).
Dia de los Muertos Exhibit
Sept. 25-Nov.3 Annual Dia de los Muertos Exhibit at The Collective Community Arts Center. Look forward to local art representing and celebrating this Mexican tradition and a community ofrenda for honoring our ancestors and those we have lost. Lafayetteco.gov/Collective
From the city website
Join us for Ecotoberfest on Saturday, October 5th from 2-6 pm at Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Dr, hosted by the towns of Superior and Erie and the cities of Lafayette and Louisville to create healthy, resilient, and sustainable communities in Boulder County.
Invite your friends and family to this free event, open to all ages! From recycled jewelry to face painting for your little ghouls to enjoy, there is something for everyone.
Explore over 40 exhibitors and vendors
Enjoy the music from local bands Otone Brass Band and Grey Rails while sipping on craft beers at the beer garden! Remember to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the music on the grass!
Take advantage of free small electronic recycling opportunities
Get free, gently used Halloween costumes for the whole family
Get even more involved! Volunteering is a great opportunity to support sustainability in your community. If you are interested, please sign up for the time and task that you are available for here.
Visit the Ecotoberfest event page for details and a complete schedule. See you there!
FROM THE SENIOR CENTER’S NEWSLETTER, THE SPOTLIGHT
2025 Medicare Updates presented by Medicare Teachers (a non-government agency)
From Oct 15 – Dec 7, review Medicare Advantage and Part D changes for 2025. Check your Annual Notice of Change in September and bring your questions to this session.
Location: Bob L. Burger Recreation Center
Oct. 3| 11am-noon |FreeLafayette Stories from the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
Join local history librarian Sherlene Searight on Oct. 2 for fascinating stories from mid-20th century Lafayette. Learn how to explore historic newspapers online via the Lafayette Public Library.Location: Lafayette Public Library
Oct. 2| 2-3pm |FreeLoan Closet Checkouts:
You can check out equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, knee scooters, canes, crutches, transfer benches, shower seats, and temporary ramps.
Check out essential mobility equipment by calling 303-665-9052 or emailing OlderAdults@lafayetteco.gov.
NATIONAL COFFEE WITH A COP DAY
October 2, 2024, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM at Starbucks 565 W. South Boulder Road
HWY 7 & 119TH UPDATE
You can find out about the progress of this project on the city’s Lafayette Listens site.
Here are some tidbits that you might find interesting.
The SH 7 and 119th Street Intersection Improvement project, which began in November 2023, is 55% complete as of Aug. 1, 2024. Other major project milestones, as of Aug. 1, 2024, include:
Moved and compacted 10,000 cubic yards of dirt, which is about three times as big as an Olympic Swimming Pool.
Removed 7,000 square yards of asphalt, or about nine-tenths as big as The White House.
Installed 2,000 linear feet of pipe and 2,800 linear feet of curb and gutter, which combined, is about three-fourths as long as The Kentucky Derby.
Installed 3,500 square yards of roadway concrete, roughly half as big as a football field.
Placed 4,800 tons of asphalt for the new roadway, which is about 40 times as heavy as a Blue Whale.
Completed 80% of the new storm drainage system.
Project Work Includes
The project consists of improvements within and adjacent to the intersection of SH 7 and 119th Street including additional left turn lanes, right turn deceleration lanes, transit lanes for future improvements, dedicated bike lanes, sidewalks, relocating utilities, installing traffic signals, and storm water management.
To bring these improvements forward, the following construction activities will take place during this project:
Utility relocation
Roadway obstruction and material removal
Storm drainage installation
Sidewalk and curb ramp installation on SH 7 at the northwest corner of the intersection
New roadway construction, including repaving and roadway widening
The addition of dedicated bike lanes on both 119th Street and SH 7 at the intersection
Intersection traffic signal improvements
Landscape restoration
The construction phase of the project is estimated to be substantially complete by late 2024.
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