Policies and Events to Watch

1. The progress of Century theater per previous post.

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2. The use of the Urban Renewal authority's money to construct public works projects. With Alberston's on the bidding block and Safeway contemplating a closing, the redevelopment of our existing commercial areas might be a higher priority. Per State law the authority's primary purpose is urban renewal, not as the Public Infrastructure Construction Authority.

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3. The finalization of another expansion plan for the recreation center using Certificates of Participation without any prior community wide consultation. COP's are a financing scheme which pledges physical buildings and property for the purpose of obtaining long term debt financing. They are in vogue because the issuing entity, our City, does not need voter approval.

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4. The paving of Huron without first addressing the encroachment of Croke reservoir into the sub-base. In the November issue of the Connection my posting on this site and www.northglenn-watch.org were answered by stating the water level is 11 to 16 feet below the street and therefore not a problem. The engineer I contacted has 27 years of experience in this field and says otherwise. It will be very difficult for the Council to seek a third opinion since it will appear that they do not trust their current staff. The City has also announced that community meetings will be held on the proposed project. I applaud this step and urge you to attend when they are scheduled. Experts from the community will be appreciated by all.