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| Friends and Constituents, I hope this finds you well and enjoying the start of Spring! There's a lot of news in this issue of Rebecca Reports: Youth Commission applications are opening, as well as other Boards and Commissions for the City of Centennial. There's an essay contest for 7th graders, and a traffic update. You'll also find an opportunity to help reduce coyote conflicts. Our next District 3 Meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 13th, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM, at the Centennial Civic Center, at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road, in Centennial. We'll have a presentation on our code re-write. As always, your calls and comments are welcome. You can reach me at (303) 956-2845, or e-mail me at RMCentennial@aol.com. For requests for city services including code enforcement, pot holes, street repair, snow removal, weeds, or general city information, you can also call (303) 325-8000. The articles follow below. Kind Regards, Rebecca McClellan Council Member, Dist. 3 City of Centennial, CO (303) 956-2845 City of Centennial is Requesting Applications for Centennial Teens to Join the Youth Commission The Centennial Youth Commission was formed by City Council in July 2003 as a way to provide a voice for the City's youth. The Commission is composed of eleven teens that live in Centennial, ranging in age from 13 to18. The Youth Commission develops suggested ordinances, participates in City wide events, manages the Centennial Mayor's Youth Corp, develops and participates in community programs, attends municipal conferences and more. Youth Commissioners rotate attending Centennial City Council meetings on Monday evenings where they are often asked for the Commission's perspective. The Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Applications may be downloaded from the City's Web site, www.CentennialColorado.com, or picked up at the City offices. Interested teens should complete an application and return it to the attention of Patrick Pratt, at the City of Centennial offices no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2009. It may be mailed to 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, CO 80112; faxed, (720) 488-0933, or emailed to youth@centennialcolorado.com. An application is attached to this email. For further information, please contact Patrick Pratt at (303) 754-3358. "If I were Mayor" essay contest for 7th graders extended The City of Centennial encourages 7th grade students to enter the "If I Were Mayor..." essay contest sponsored by the Colorado Municipal League (CML) and COLOTRUST. Four winners will be selected from across Colorado and will receive a certificate of achievement, a $500 savings bond and will be invited to attend the 2009 CML Conference in June to receive their award and present their essays during the Elected Officials lunch. "This is a great way to hear from our youth about what is important to them. I am sure those that participate in this contest will have excellent ideas and some of those ideas may be put to use today, says Centennial Mayor Randy Pye. Last year was the first year of this contest and more than 300 essays were received. I look forward to the opportunity to hear from the students." Many youth are unaware of the valuable services that their cities or towns provide such as bike paths, police officers, street lights and cross walks. Participants should consider if they were mayor, how would they explain the importance of municipal government to kids in their community? The contest is open to all Colorado students enrolled in the 7th grade during the 2008-09 school year. Students who are home schooled are also eligible. Essays should be a minimum of 400 words and a maximum of 600 words. Only one essay may be submitted per student. Essays will be judged by a committee made up of CML and COLOTRUST officials in the following areas: Essay relation to contest topic Displayed knowledge about the role of a mayor Legibility and proper use of grammar Students must include their first and last names, school and teacher's name at the top of their essays. The official entry form must also be submitted with all entries. Essays must be received by Friday, April 17, 2009. Winners will be notified during the middle of May 2009. Teachers should submit all of their students' essays with the entry form. (Only one entry form is needed to submit all essays.) The official entry form can be found on the CML website at www.cml.org. Construction Update: Arapahoe Rd. between Colorado Blvd. and Holly St. Dexter St. south of Arapahoe Rd. between Colorado Blvd. and Holly St. has opened to traffic. Clermont St. south of Arapahoe is now closed for approximately 10 days for reconstruction of curbs and sidewalks. Message boards are being used to inform travelers to use Dexter St. as the detour. Access to Albion Wy. from Arapahoe Rd. is closed until Monday, April 27 (weather dependent) while crews resurface Arapahoe Rd. in this area. Pedestrian access through the work zone is being maintained, including immediately before and after the school day. For more information call: 720-475-7122 or email ArapahoeRoad@pbsj.com. Coyote Plan Training at the City of Centennial From Candice Bott, regarding our City of Centennial Coyote Management Plan: We invite you to a volunteer/hazing meeting at the City of Centennial. We are trying to put together a team of highly educated volunteers to hit the streets and trails in Centennial to educate our citizens and in some cases haze inappropriate acting coyotes. My vision for the volunteer group is simple; I want to arm you with as much knowledge as possible on coyotes. I would like volunteers to walk the streets of neighborhoods and trails/parks of "hot spots" informing citizens of coyotes in the area, handing out pamphlets with information on how to deter coyotes from their property along with keeping themselves and pets safe. This training will also entail low level hazing techniques which may be used while out on the trails, streets, or parks if a coyote is encountered. If this sounds like something that would interest you please join us for one of many meetings. Thursday April 16 TIME:6:30pm LOCATION: City of Centennial,13133 E. Arapahoe Road Centennial is seeking applications for Boards & Commissions The City of Centennial is currently recruiting for the Board of Adjustment, Board of Review, Planning and Zoning Commission, Election Commission, Audit Committee, Budget Committee and the Investment Committee. Applications are available on the City's Web site at www.centennialcolorado.com Vacancies on City Finance Committees The City of Centennial is seeking applicants for three Finance Committees. Finance Committees are advisory committees required by the Centennial Home Rule Charter.
· Investment Committee will: o Recommend to City Council an adoption of an investment policy to ensure compliance with Colorado Revised Statutes and to set policy for management of City funds to attain investment goals o Review the investment policy and make recommendations for City Council for revisions as deemed necessary o Assist in selection and performance review of any external investment advisors or managers used by the City o Receive reports from the City's Finance Director on the performance of the City's investments as measured against the investment policy o At least two times per year report to City Council on the performance of the City's investments Application deadline: Friday, April 24, 2009 Board and Commission Vacancies Board of Review is a board considering appeals to the Building Code. Meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. on an as-needed basis. Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. April 17, 2009 Planning and Zoning Commission is a commission considering land use applications and other land use matters. Meetings are the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. April 17, 2009 All terms are for a period of three years, for which a stipend of $25.00 per meeting will be paid to each attending board member. Election Commission Vacancies The Election Commission is an advisory commission required by the Centennial Home Rule Charter. The Election Commission will: o Assist the Designated Election Official in the performance of duties when requested o Recommend to City Council changes to the boundaries of the four Centennial Districts when the federal census indicates that the districts no longer have the same number of voters o Establish election policies and procedures for all municipal elections that are not coordinated with Arapahoe County o Review and approve election plans o Recommend to City Council the appropriate form of municipal-only election (polling place or mail in ballot) o Advise on other policies related to any election at the Designated Election Official's request o Troubleshoot identified election questions o Make recommendation on the qualifications and appointment of election judges The Election Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. Terms are for a period of three years Application deadline: Friday, May 1, 2009 Further details and application forms may be obtained on the City website, www.centennialcolorado.com, or from the Deputy City Clerk, 303-754-3302. All of these meetings will be at the Centennial Civic Center located at 13133 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial. Upcoming Community Events Willow Creek Stream Clean Up Saturday, April 25th, 9 AM - 1 PM Sponsored by CH2M Hill Meet at the Willow Creek 3 Club House to join us Southglenn Youth Battle of the Bands Saturday, May 30 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Best Buy located at the Streets at SouthGlenn The Centennial Youth Commission is the lead planner of this event. Centennial Spring Fling Saturday, June 6 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. deKoevend Park Lots of kids' activities The City of Centennial is working in partnership with South Suburban Parks and Rec. American Cancer Society Relay For Life Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13 Arapahoe High School Bike to Work Day Wednesday, June 24 6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Whole Foods at the Streets at SouthGlenn Centennial Night at the Movies (Featured movies TBD) East Side of Centennial Friday, July 10 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Trails Recreation Center West Side of Centennial Friday, July 17 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Streets at SouthGlenn Celebrate Centennial Under the Stars Saturday, August 8 Time is TBD Centennial Medical Plaza This event promotes health, wellness, education and fitness while celebrating a sense of community within Centennial. This will be the 4th year for this family oriented event and each year the number of attendees increases. In 2009, the City is taking the lead role. Activities include: Free health screenings Family safety information Fitness and exercise activities Ways to be environmentally friendly "Discover your own Backyard" The Southeast Corridor Community Expo Adds More Speakers and Local Businesses to Line-Up Business Owners and Community Leaders look forward to the Southeast Corridor Community Expo, as time to introduce the businesses and resources available in the Southeast Corridor to the community. The Expo, set for April 17th, at the Doubletree Denver Tech Center offers exhibits, workshops, labor market resources, free resume critiques and after hours networking. The expo runs through the day from 7:30am-7:30pm. Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce CEO, Mark Crowley, says they have assembled some of the finest local and regional experts to engage with attendees. Workshops to be held include "How small businesses can survive tough economic times," "Starting your own business," "How to get your business in the press," "Personal and Social networking," "Job search secrets for today's economy, " and many more. Crowley says, "This is a very important event for the entire Southeast Corridor Community because the economy starts here." Presented by the Greenwood Village Chamber of Commerce, the Southeast Corridor Community Expo also features numerous exhibitors; City of Centennial, City of Greenwood Village, The Villager Newspaper, KNUS/KRKS, DeVry University, E-Travel Unlimited, Greystone Technology Group, E-470 Public Highway Authority, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center, ExhibitPRO International, Abilita, AmFirst Bank, Minuteman Press, Project C.U.R.E., Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, Score and many others. This Event will Include a Community Awards Breakfast with Special Guest Speaker Mark McIntosh, Host of Colorado & Company/9News and Author of "Lemons into Margaritas" Pre-registration for the breakfast is required. $40 per person. E-mail admin@gvchamber.com or call 303-290-9922 The exhibits and the workshops are FREE to the public. |
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