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TALK OF THE TOWN
March 2021
Lucky the Leprechaun and His Shamrock Hunt
St. Patrick's day Activities WHAT'S INSIDE
2 | From the Desk of Mayor Toborg
During the 2020 holiday season, from March 13 through March 20. 2 | Get to Know Your Town of
Parker residents met Buddy the Elf Can you spot Lucky and find some Parker Elected Officials
and participated in our Elf Around shamrocks? If so, you might win a 3 | Special Election Candidates
Town Scavenger Hunt. We are excited prize! If you spot Lucky or any of his 3 | Trail News and Updates
to share with the community that shamrocks hidden around town, take 4 | Parker Arts Update
Buddy’s leprechaun friend, Lucky, will a photo and email Special Events
5 | Parks and Recreation Update
be making his inaugural appearance Coordinator Brooke Spain at
6 | Parker Police Update
in Parker around St. bspain@parkeronline.org
Patrick’s Day! or post the photo on the 7 | New Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons
Introduced to Promote Safety
Town’s Facebook page
Lucky will be strolling (@TownofParkerCO)
(and hiding) around to be entered into a
Mainstreet the
Saturdays before and
drawing for a prize
basket. DID YOU KNOW?
after St. Patrick’s Day
(March 13 and 20) Community members
from noon to 4 p.m. are eligible to enter
While Lucky is in Town, he will also multiple times as long as they spot
be hiding 20 shamrocks around the Lucky the Leprechaun on different
community. days and seek out multiple shamrocks!
Lucky, The Town of Parker and For more information, visit
Xfinity invite the community to a www.ParkerOnline.org/StPatricksDay Colorado is now in Phase 1B of
game of “Seek Out the Shamrocks” or call 303.805.3253. COVID-19 vaccination efforts—
those who are 65 and older, PK-12
educators and child care workers
in licensed child care programs
are eligible to receive the vaccine.
Tri-County Health Department
is your most up-to-date source of
COVID-19 vaccination information.
To find a provider, visit TCHD.org
or call 303.220.9200.
From the Desk of Mayor Jeff Toborg
Town Launches New and Improved
Economic Development Initiative
As Parker’s Mayor, I am pleased to One of the goals of Parker’s Town for both the City of
announce that the Town is entering Council is to help foster a meaningful Miami Beach (Fla.)
2021 with a renewed focus on economic development program that and the County
economic development and the partners local government with private of Broomfield
important role that it plays in the sector and community organizations (Colo.), Economic
success of Parker’s economy. to build a stronger base for both small Development
and large business. Bo has proven Administrator
Heading up this effort will be Bo successful in cultivating these types of for the City and Bo Martinez
Martinez, who was hired in February partnerships in his previous roles, and County of Denver
as Parker’s new Deputy Town we look forward to seeing the great (Colo.) and Economic Development
Administrator/Economic Development things he can do for Parker’s business Manager for the City of Phoenix
Director. Bo will champion and lead community. (Ariz.). He holds a master’s degree
Parker’s long-term, comprehensive in urban and regional planning from
economic development strategy and Bo previously served as President/CEO the University of Colorado and was
implementation. In addition, he will of the Adams County (Colo.) Regional recognized as one of North America’s
work in partnership with our Town Economic Partnership, where he Top-50 Economic Developers in
Administrator to provide leadership, worked to support inclusive economic 2019 by leading national economic
vision and strategic direction for the growth and job creation while development firm Consultant Connect.
Town of Parker and oversee the Town’s promoting Adams County and the
Cultural, Human Resources and Parks Denver metro north region as a leading Welcome to our team, Bo! We are
and Recreation Departments. global location for business. Prior to excited to see your impact on Parker’s
his work in Adams County, he served business community in the coming
as Director of Economic Development months!
Get to Know Your Town of Parker Elected Officials
The Town of Parker’s elected
officials consist of a Mayor and six
Councilmembers. These officials can
serve up to four consecutive or non-
consecutive four-year terms as either
Mayor or Councilmember.
General elections to select these Jeff Toborg John Diak Laura Hefta Todd Hendreks Cheryl Poage
positions are held in even-numbered
years, with the next such election election. John Diak (third term), Laura filled during the 2021 Special Election.
scheduled for 2022. Hefta (first term) and Todd Hendreks
(first term) were also selected to serve Learn more about these elected officials,
Jeff Toborg, the Town’s current Mayor on the Town Council in 2020. Cheryl their backgrounds and what they hope
and former one-term Councilmember, Poage (first term) was elected as a to accomplish by serving the Parker
was elected Parker’s seventh Mayor Councilmember in 2018. Two more community at www.ParkerOnline.org/
during the November 2020 general vacant Councilmember positions will be Council.
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Special Election Town Council Trail Updates
Candidates Announced Trail Detours/Closures
Seven candidates submitted official Voting Information A segment of the E-470 Regional
affidavits and have been accepted for The Town of Parker’s 2021 Special Trail located just west of Chambers
inclusion on the ballot for the Town Election will be a mail ballot election, Road near the Happy Canyon
of Parker’s 2021 Special Election. The which means you can return your ballot crossing currently features a short
special election, which will be held on by mail or drop it off at one of Parker’s detour consisting of a temporary
April 20, is being conducted to fill two 24-hour ballot drop box locations: 10-foot-wide soft-surface trail
open seats on the Parker Town Council. along the south side, paralleling the
The two newly elected Councilmembers Drive-Up existing regional trail.
will be sworn in on May 17 and serve • Parker Town Hall, 20120 Mainstreet
until the next regular municipal election • Parker Police Department, This temporary detour is a result
held in November 2022. 18600 Lincoln Meadows Pkwy. of construction to accommodate a
• EchoPark Stadium, planned utility connection. There
The Council Candidates for the special 11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd. are flaggers near both ends of
election are listed below in alphabetical the detour to warn trail users of
order. Candidate biographies will be Walk-Up ongoing construction activities.
available online soon at • Douglas County Facilities Building,
www.ParkerOnline.org/2021Election. 9040 Tammy Lane Also as a result of this project, a
portion of the Happy Canyon Trail
Special Election Candidates Ballots will be arriving in Parker has been closed for approximately a
Anne Barrington residents' mailboxes in March. For month. Trail users will be required
Douglas W. Butte more information, please contact the to use the sidewalks and bike lanes
Terry Dodd Town Clerk, Carol Baumgartner, at along Chambers Road to the east
Nate Matthews cbaumgartner@parkeronline.org or during this construction period.
Danielle Ozaluk 303.805.3198. You can also find more
Joshua Rivero information about the special election at East-West Trail Progress
Jeeva Senthilnathan www.ParkerOnline.org/2021Election. Progress continues on the final
phase of the 28-mile East-West
Regional Trail, which when
Town of Parker Blood Drive completed will serve as the
backbone for a network of local
COVID-19 has changed a lot of our Individuals who are unable to trails connecting communities
day-to-day activities, but one thing participate in this Blood Drive are still across the south Denver Metro
remains the same–blood donation is an encouraged to make a donation on region.
essential activity to support our health their own through Vitalant. Vitalant’s
care system! donation center in Parker is open– This new soft-surface trail segment
with extra COVID-19 precautions in begins at the existing trail east of
Give the gift of life by volunteering place–to give you a safe way to support Havana Street and connects to the
to make a blood donation during the patients in need of blood. trail underpass at Chambers Road.
Town of Parker's next Blood Drive on Construction includes: 4.7 miles
Thursday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 To find donation opportunities near of soft-surface trail, retaining walls,
p.m. at the Public Works Operations you and schedule an appointment, a pedestrian bridge crossing of
Center (9045 Tammy Lane). please visit www.Vitalant.org. Badger Gulch, ranch fencing and
native landscape restoration.
To set up an appointment time, contact
Wendy Reedy at 303.805.3206 or For more information on trails
wreedy@parkeronline.org. serving the Parker community, visit
www.ParkerRec.com/Trails.
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MAKE PARKER ARTS EVENTS AND
PROGRAMS THE HIGHLIGHT OF SPRING
For
For information
information about
about these
these programs
programs or
or for
for registration/tickets,
registration/tickets,visit
visit www.ParkerArts.org
www.ParkerArts.org or
or call
call 303.805.6800.
303.805.6800.
Free Lecture Series MAKE YOUR PLANS FOR These Performances!
Parker Arts is open for new and rescheduled events! We can’t wait to
The Curious Case of Colorado welcome you back to the theater–safely! Purchase tickets today at
Cannibal Alferd Packer www.ParkerArts.org/Shows.
• March 3; 6:30 p.m.
• Online Streaming The Long Run Hazel Miller and The Collective
Dr. Erin Baxter, Curator of • March 5; PACE Center • March 27; PACE Center / Online
Archaeology at the Denver “Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles” Headed by one of Colorado’s favorite
Museum of Nature & Science, music icons, Hazel Miller & The
shares a 21st-century take on CJRO: An Evening of Latin Jazz Collective bring you original, Jazz, blues,
Colorado cannibal, Alferd • March 19; PACE Center / Online R&B and popular music!
Packer, including an analysis The CJRO returns to PACE with an
of historical information and Family Discovery Series:
exciting evening of Latin Jazz and even
new archaeological data and Top Hogs
some Stevie Wonder with a Latin flair.
experimental archaeology, to tell • April 3; PACE Center
and re-tell his story. Register The Comedy Zone: Al Goodwin Seen on national TV, under the
for free at www.ParkerArts.org/ and James Zingelman direction of animal trainer John
Shows. Vincent, these two adorable rescue pigs
• March 20; PACE Center
entertain all ages with exciting stunts,
See the same A-list comedians you see
impressions and athletic skills!
in comedy clubs across America right
here in Parker! Featuring an opening
act and a headliner, for one low price!
The Need for Good Foster Art Gallery Education
Parents Alternative Facts: Photography by Register for Spring Break enrichment at
• April 7; 6:30 p.m. Any Means www.ParkerArts.org/Education!
• Online Streaming • March 1 through April 12
• KidStage: Aladdin
Children in foster care are • PACE Center Art Gallery
Ages 6 to 12; March 15 to 19;
naturally at a disadvantage. Good Explore photography from a variety of 9 a.m. to noon
foster parents can break cycles viewpoints with this gallery exhibit
regarding education, crime, teen by Fran Forman. This exhibit is in • Parker Arts Variety Encounter
pregnancy and addiction. Join us cooperation with the Colorado Ages 5 to 12; March 15 to 19;
for this informative discussion on Photographic Art Center. 9 a.m. to noon
the importance of foster care. This
event is free, but reservations are • Chess Wizards
required at www.ParkerArts.org/ Ages 6 to 12; March 15 to 19;
Shows. 9 a.m. to noon
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SPRING INTO ACTION WITH
PARKER PARKS AND RECREATION
For information about these programs or to register, visit www.ParkerRec.com or call 303.841.4500.
EASTER EGG
SPLASH AND DASH
This year, the Easter Bunny is
going swimmin’! On Saturday,
April 3, enjoy this twist on the
traditional egg hunt as kiddos, 15
Parker Triathlon Team Skate and Climb Night
years and younger, splash and dash
The Parker Triathlon Team is looking Participants are invited to the Parker
for tons of plastic, fun-filled eggs
for athletes, 18 years and older, who Fieldhouse to skate around the Sport
in the Recreation Center Activity
consider themselves beginners and Court and listen to great, family-
Pool. Don’t miss additional pool
are interested in completing their first friendly music or take a turn on the
deck activities, and there may
triathlon. Athletes will meet with other climbing wall! This is a great event for
even be an appearance by a special
like-minded participants three days per all ages, especially pre-teens looking for
some-bunny!
week for swim, bike and run workouts something to do on a Saturday night!
led by a USA Triathlon Certified Join us on Saturday, March 6 from 5:30
Choose between the 9, 10 or
coach. In addition to group workouts, to 9 p.m. Due to current restrictions,
11 a.m. sessions. Find more
participants will be given a weekly only one guardian is permitted per
information and register at
training plan and have exclusive access child, and individuals over the age of
www.ParkerRec.com/
to clinics, such as nutrition, strength 10 must wear a face covering. Children AquaticsEvents or contact
training and open water swimming. under age 10 must be accompanied by Hannah Quaney at 303.805.3282
Training begins April 4 and ends July an adult. Participants must bring their or hquaney@parkeronline.org.
11. Days and times are specific for each own skates; helmets are encouraged.
workout category. Training classes are Because capacity is limited, registration
held at the Parker Recreation Center.
For more information, visit
is highly recommended; register at
www.ParkerRec.com/SkateNight.
Martial Arts
www.ParkerRec.com/Fitness. Parker Recreation offers Martial
Arts classes for ages 4 to 14
years. This activity is designed to
2021 kids’ spring break SPORTS camps improve confidence, increase focus
and develop more coordination
CAMP DATE AGES CAMP DATE AGES and self-control. Classes begin in
March and are fun, yet structured
NBN Spring Break March Skyhawks Baseball/ March
6-15 6-12 and disciplined. Visit
Basketball Camp 15-18 Softball Camps 15-19
www.ParkerRec.com/MartialArts
Lacrosse: Girls’ March Volleyball Spring March
7-14 8-14 for information and to register, or
Spring Break Camps 15-19 Break Clinic 19
contact Todd Panik at
Skyhawks March March
4-12 Multi-Sport PE 7-10 tpanik@parkeronline.org or
Sports Camps 15-19 15-19
303.805.3278.
Get more information and register online at www.ParkerRec.com/SpringBreakCamps.
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PARKER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Keeping Our Community Safe
PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE ROOM ACCREDITATION
Dear Chief Tsurapas: Your staff 's work prior to my visits
The Parker Police
and reviews was one of the most
Department On behalf of the Board of Directors comprehensive and fact-filled
is proud to of the International Association for preparation reports the IAPE
announce that Property and Evidence (IAPE), I want Accreditation team has received. Your
we are the first to congratulate you and your agency agency's policies, procedures and best
law enforcement for again successfully completing the practices are well-thought out and well-
agency in North America to IAPE Property and Evidence Room written. You and all those who assisted
have a property and evidence Accreditation program. After a review in this project are commended for your
room accredited three times by of the recently revised policies and dedication and commitment to this
the International Association for procedures for evidence management, project.
Property and Evidence (IAPE). and the virtual visits in December 2020
and January 2021, it is determined that Thank you.
Accreditation of our property Parker, Colorado Police Department
and evidence room ensures that meets or exceeds IAPE Professional You, your staff and colleagues are
we follow industry best practices Standards. encouraged to review the report and
so evidence is available for note the outstanding work by the Town
court presentation, returned to The Parker Police Department is the first of Parker and the City of Lone Tree.
its rightful owner, or otherwise law enforcement agency to be granted The IAPE Property and Evidence Room
disposed of, in a prompt, IAPE Property and Evidence Room Accreditation Team will assist with
efficient and legal manner. Accreditation three times in North further inquiries or questions you, your
The accreditation process is America. This is a credit to you and your staff, and Lone Tree PD may have. It has
a management model and a staff. been an honor working with you, and I
blueprint for self-improvement, look forward to our positive relationship.
strengthening accountability The enclosed IAPE Property and Please feel free to contact me with any
within the agency and the Evidence Room Accreditation Report further questions.
community it serves. outlines the Audit Team's review of
your property and evidence policies, Sincerely,
Chief Jim Tsurapas received the procedures, and facilities, based on the Stephen Campbell
letter featured here to the right published Professional Standards of the IAPE Property and Evidence Room
from the IAPE program director. International Association of Property Accreditation Program Director
and Evidence, inc.
POLICE ACADEMY WEEKLY UPDATES
Join Cadets Brandon Litwiller and every Sunday on the Parker Police
Leslie Mattern for their journey Department's Facebook page
through the police academy to become (@ParkerPoliceDepartment). You can
the Parker Police Department's newest experience the challenges, successes
officers. Cadets Litwiller and Mattern and learn about the training it takes to
update their 21-week experience become a police officer.
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NEW TRAFFIC BEACONS INTRODUCED TO Community
PROMOTE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Development
Corner
Development Tour Map
• Wondering what that
construction project is
on a parcel or what new
developments are proposed?
Visit the Town’s Development
Tour Map at www.ParkerOnline.org/
The Town of Parker’s Engineering/ flashing lights that directs motorists to Development and find out about
Public Works Department has slow and come to a stop. The pedestrian all active development—proposed
introduced a new type of traffic signal signal next flashes a “walk” display to or under construction—occurring
to help pedestrians in our community the pedestrian. Once the pedestrian in the Town of Parker. This map
safely cross major roadways. Our first has safely crossed, the hybrid beacon allows you to locate a project and
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) has again goes dark. A detailed diagram view the proposed or approved
been installed and is now operational illustrating this sequence is pictured plans, including all submitted
on Jordan Road in the Cottonwood above. documents.
area in north Parker.
According to the U.S. Department of Signs
PHBs are designed to help pedestrians Transportation, more than 75 percent
• Signs are an important part
safely cross busy or higher-speed of pedestrian fatalities occur at non-
of identifying businesses,
roadways at midblock crossings. These intersection locations, and vehicle
subdivisions and other places
beacons consist of two red lenses above speeds are often a major contributing
in our community.
a single yellow lens. The lenses remain factor. PHBs serve as an intermediate
Before erecting a sign in the
"dark" until a pedestrian who desires option between a flashing beacon and
Town of Parker, you will need to
to cross the street pushes a call button a full pedestrian signal by assigning
obtain a sign permit or register
to activate the beacon. The signal right-of-way and providing positive
your sign. To obtain a Sign
then initiates a yellow-to-red lighting stop control. They allow motorists to
Assistance Packet, or for answers
sequence consisting of steady and proceed once a pedestrian has cleared
to your temporary or permanent
their side of the travel lane, reducing
sign questions, please contact
traffic delays.
the Community Development
Department at 303.841.2332 or
The Town’s first PHB was activated
planning@parkeronline.org.
earlier this year on Jordan Road
between the Sandreed Circle and
Fences
Apache Plume Drive intersections to
assist trail users in crossing this busy • Thinking about building a
roadway. new fence or changing your
fence type-such as open rail to
Visit www.ParkerOnline.org/ privacy fencing?
PHB for more information Please check with the Town’s
about this project, or call Community Development
the Engineering/Public Department and your
Works Department at Homeowners's Association, as
303.840.9546. there may be Town regulations
and HOA restrictions you may
not be aware of !
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PARKER COMMUNITY CALENDAR SPRING PERSONAL
Town Council Virtual Meetings Arapahoe Community College Virtual
• March 1 and 22; 7 p.m. Event—Careers in Cybersecurity
• March 9; 4 to 5 p.m.
TRAINING SPECIAL
Planning Commission Virtual Meetings Let Parker Parks and Recreation
Visit www.Arapahoe.edu/Events/Careers-
• March 11 and 25; 7 p.m. Cybersecurity or call 303.797.5805 for more help you look good, increase
information. energy and decrease stress with
Special Licensing Authority
Virtual Meeting our Spring Fitness Special.
Registration Opens for Youth Summer
• March 18; 6:30 p.m. Softball and Baseball March 8 through 21, purchase
For more information on how to view these • March 23; 10 a.m. three one-hour, private, semi-
meetings and participate and/or provide public Visit www.ParkerRec.com/Register or call private or express personal
comment, go to www.ParkerOnline.org/ 303.805.6300 for more information. training, Pilates or yoga sessions
VirtualMeetings or call 303.841.0353.
Live video of these public meetings is also
and get one free. We have more
Registration Opens for April
available on the Town's Facebook page Swimming Lessons than 20 nationally certified
(@TownofParkerCO). • March 26; 10 a.m. personal trainers on staff to help
Visit www.ParkerRec.com/Register or call you reach your fitness goals.
Ice Trail at Discovery Park Closes
303.805.3282 for more information.
for the Season
• March 7; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ballet Ariel's Cinderella
For more information, contact
Visit www.ParkerRec.com/IceTrail or call • April 2; 2 and 7 p.m. Todd Panik at 303.805.3278 or
303.805.0760 for more information. tpanik@parkeronline.org.
Visit www.ParkerArts.org/Show or call
303.805.6800 for more information.
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