News
Last updated 06-30-2010This page has articles concerning Cobblestone Village residents as well as selected articles
from the City of Westminster's Weekly Edition email newsletter. Please click on the title
to see the article.
Currently, there are many newsletter articles are on the Neighborhood Link web site. Please
click on the following link to see them:
Cobblestone Village News
Cobblestone Village Pool opens soon (05-24-10)
Possible Property Projects (05-24-10)
Management Company Changes (05-01-10)
Governing Documents Changes (04-05-10)
Cobblestone Village Web Site Changes (12-31-09)
Cobblestone Village Pool (updated 10-06-2009)
Cobblestone Village Survey
Air Conditioning Units - May 2009 (updated 10-06-2009)
Home Break ins
Homeowners' Dues Payments
from the City of Westminster City Editions: (dates listed with article)
Puffers - Unattended Running Vehicles
Participate in the 2010 Census
from the City of Westminster Weekly Editions: (dates listed with article)
Fireworks are restricted within city.
80th Avenue bridge construction begins next week
Pothole reporting information
Hard to Recycle Guide now on website
Warning out for faulty smoke alarms
Fireworks Restricted in Westminster
911 Awareness Month
Text anonymously to Crime Stoppers
New Reverse 911 Additions
Westminster offers toilet rebates
Fire Department offers CPR/first aid classes
Dog Licenses
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Street Sweeping (06-30-10) TJK Services will be street sweeping the Cobblestone Village parking lot and streets from 9 AM to 4 PM on July 7th and 8th. The northwest section will be done on July 7th with the southeast section being done on July 8th. Please have your vehicles out of the area to be swept before 9 AM on the day of sweeping or it will be towed! Flyers will be out soon with additional information.
(back to the top)Cobblestone Village Pool opens soon (05-24-10) The Cobblestone Village pool will be open at the end of May 2010. If you do not have a key for the pool, you may obtain one at CMS offices for a $5.00 deposit. If your pool key is lost or stolen the price for replacement is $25.00. Please see the Pool Page for more information and rules.
(back to the top)Cobblestone Village - Possible Property Projects (05-24-10) The Board is reviewing several projects for the community, i.e.; street sweeping, asphalt repair, landscaping needs, retaining wall replacement and a parking program. The next board meeting will be June 14, 2010 at Front Range Library at 6:30. We thank you for your patience and encourage you to attend the meeting.
(back to the top)Management Company Changes (05-01-10) Starting on May 1st, 2010, we will
have a new management company, Community Management Specialists (CMS). Please comtact CMS and the
board using either this email link or the
information or links on the Contact Page. You should have already
received information from Community Management Specialists (CMS) with contact information and
paying your assessments. The other pages in our web site as well as the email addresses have been
updated with their contact information.
Please send the board an email if you have any questions.
Governing Documents Changes (04-05-10) The final steps to completing the
long process of updating our governing documents should soon be over. The court has approved our
petition granting the changes. Our lawyer will be sending out the signature pages soon. After
that, The changes will be filed and new copies will be distributed. As soon as they are available,
they will be posted on the "Official Documentation" page here.
Please send the board an email if you have any questions.
Cobblestone Village Web Site Changes (12-31-09) I have recently updated
our web site and added a couple of pages. Please check back from time to time as more changes are
made.
The Maintenance Request page has been updated so that if you enter your email address, you will
receive a copy of the email that is sent to our management company and the board. Please use this
form when reporting any non-urgent problem.
A business referal page has been added. If you someone some service for you, such as a plumber or
an electrician and would like to let others know, please use the Business Referral Page.
Cobblestone Village Pool - Our pool is now closed for the season. We are
not aware of any problems while the pool was open. We are in the process of forming a new pool
committee. If you are interested in being a part of this committee, please sent an email to the
board using the link on the right.
The board is still interested in your input concerning the pool. Please come to a board meeting,
or send an email to the Board by clicking on the link on the right. Please include your
name and unit number.
Cobblestone Village Survey - Our board has been conducting an ongoing survey of the residents of Cobblestone Village. Some people have already completed and turned in a survey while others have not. If you have not filled out a survey and would like to do so, click on Survey for a copy of the survey to print out and complete. Please add the date you completed the survey on it. When you have completed the survey, please bring it to a board meeting, or put it into one of the Board boxes at either mail box. (If you would like to complete another survey, please do so but please make sure your unit number and the date are on it.)
(back to the top)Air Conditioning Units - (May 2009) The Board has revised the Rules and Regulations to allow window air conditioning units in the front (street side) on the second floor only. They must be in the window and not attached to the building in any way. They can only be installed from May thru September and must be removed no later than September 30th. Window air conditioners can still be in the lower floor windows on the back side (not viewable from the street) but subject to the other conditions. If you have any questions, please contact the management company. Update - Now is the time to take down your air conditioners - before the snow arrives!
(back to the top)Home Break ins - Several homes were broken into earlier this year in our area.
If you see anything suspicious, please call the police. If your home has been broken into, please
send the board an email with any details of how they got in and when it was - daytime, evening
and so on. Update: We have been told that at least one of the break ins occurred during the
daytime and that a large van was used. The crooks knocked on the door or rang the bell and when
there was no answer, went around back and broke in through the sliding glass door. Please keep
a watch out for your neighbors. Especially check sliding glass doors when you lock up. Doors
with pet doors can be more vulnerable.
One possibility is that the crooks are disguised as moving crews with a truck that they back
up to the unit, break in and then start loading up. If you see a moving truck in front of a
neighbor's home that you know is not moving, please call the police.
Homeowners' Dues Payments - Pennant has added a new way to pay your
homeowners' dues - online. Go to their web site,
www.pennantinvestment.com, and click on the Online Payments link. You can still sign up
for Electronic Dues Transfer. Contact Pennant at 303-447-8988 for more information.
Note: The online dues payment does cost extra, while I have been assured that the Electronics
Dues Transfer does not.
from the City of Westminster City Editions: (dates listed)
Feb/Mar 2010 Puffers - Unattended Running Vehicles. When the weather turns
cold, it is tempting to leave your car running while it warms up, leaving you free to enjoy one more
cup of coffee inside. But that simple act can leave you a quick crime victim, warns the Westminster
Police Department. Whether parked in front of your home, at the local convenience store or stopped
at the gas station, auto thieves look for the telltale "puffs" of smoke coming from the exhaust pipes
of unattended vehicles. "Puffers" can be unlocked and driven off in a matter of seconds, leaving the
driver as a victim of a matter of seconds, leaving the driver as a victim of a crime of convenience.
To discourage this practice, many municipalities, including the City of Westminster, have deemed it
illegal to leave vehicles unattended and running. Officers will first try to warn citizens, reminding
them of the potential dangers, although offenders could be issued a summons and fines. To read the
entire article, it is on page 3 of
February/March 2010 issue of the Westminster City Edition Other articles on "puffers" can be
found at The Denver Channel
and The
Rocky Mountain News
Feb/Mar 2010 Participate in the 2010 Census In 2010 the U.S. Census Bureau
will begin the decennial count of our nation's population. This year the census form will be short, only
10 questions, easy and safe. For the City of Westminster, the more complete the count of residents, the
better able we are to identify our population and their needs. This is vitally important for ongoing
federal grants and other funding sources that serve our city residents. The information collected by the
Census Bureau will be used to determine school and state districts, as well as assistance services to many
groups of our population.
Information gathered in the Census is completely confidential. Did you know that, by law, the Census
Bureau cannot share the answers a person provides with anyone, including private companies or government
entities? The Census is safe and the law protects your confidentiality.
Additional information can be obtained by calling 1-800-852-6159 or visiting
2010.census.gov. Take the time and be counted!
To read the entire article, it is on page 5 of
February/March 2010 issue of the Westminster City Edition
from the City of Westminster Weekly Editions: (dates listed)
06-25-10 Fireworks restricted within city. Most fireworks (like firecrackers, cherry bombs and bottle rockets) are prohibited in Westminster. Any device that explodes or leaves the ground on its own power is illegal. Violators that use, possess or sell prohibited fireworks face a minimum fine of $100 up to $1000, plus court costs and restitution to any victims with bodily injury or property damage. In 2009 the Westminster Fire Department responded to five fires related to fireworks. There were also 284 complaints to the city about fireworks use and 10 summonses written for breaking fireworks laws. Fire and police will again promptly respond to fireworks calls, so use caution and follow City of Westminster and State of Colorado laws. Permissible fireworks (like fountains and sparklers) are those approved for sale in the State of Colorado, are non-explosive and do not leave the ground or create a loud noise. Permissible fireworks are only authorized from midnight on July 3 to noon on July 5. Of course, all fireworks are dangerous; please use extreme caution if you choose to use permissible fireworks. To report illegal fireworks call the police/fire non-emergency number, 303-658-4360. To report fires, call 911.
(back to the top)05-14-10 80th Avenue bridge construction begins next week. Work on the demolition of the old 80th Avenue Bridge over U.S. 36 and construction of a new bridge is set to begin next week. On or about Wednesday, May 19, 80th Avenue will be closed at the approaches to the old bridge. Motorists wishing to cross U.S. 36 will be directed to detour routes along Federal Boulevard, 72nd Avenue, Sheridan Boulevard and 92nd Avenue. The Lowell Boulevard/Turnpike Drive bypass will also remain available for local traffic. Demolition of the old bridge is planned for the night of Monday, May 31. The Colorado Department of Transportation and Structures Inc., the selected contractor for this project, expect that the new bridge will be opened to traffic before the Thanksgiving holiday. All work on the project will be completed by May 2011. For periodic project updates, visit 80th Ave on US 36 or call the CDOT hotline at 303-434-8188. For additional information, please contact City Engineer Dave Downing at 303-658-2116..
(back to the top)01-15-10 Pothole reporting information. The ongoing freeze and thaw cycle over the past several weeks has led to numerous potholes on local roads. Westminster Street Operations Division is responsible for addressing potholes on city streets, and the Colorado Department of Transportation is responsible for potholes on state highways within the city limits, including Sheridan and Federal Boulevards and U.S. 36. To report potholes on city streets - call 303-658-2501 or e-mail streets@cityofwestminster.us. Westminster takes pride in a 24-hour response to pothole reports. To report potholes on state highways - e-mail CDOT at info@dot.state.co.us. State-maintained roads include: 120th Avenue, Wadsworth Parkway, Federal Boulevard, U.S. 36 and Sheridan Boulevard from 69th Avenue north to 88th Place (Westminster maintains Sheridan Boulevard from the north side of the U.S. 36 bridge at 88th Place north to 120th Avenue). More information on city street maintenance.
(back to the top)09-18-09 Hard to Recycle Guide now on website. The third issue of the Hard to Recycle Guide is now available on the city website. This year's version follows recommendations from the city's Green Team to digitize the guide in a searchable format that is similar to reading a magazine online. This new digitized version will allow staff to revise information quickly and increase the availability of current information. Paper copies were made available in limited quantities at this summer's events. In the future, the guide will only be made available in a digital format. Questions on the Hard to Recycle Guide can be answered by Carey Rangel at 303-658-2183 or Rachel Harlow-Schalk at 303-658-2189.
(back to the top)July 17, 2009 Warning out for faulty smoke alarms Did you get a new smoke alarm in the last year? You need to check it! Westminster Fire Department encourages anyone who has bought a new smoke alarm in the last year to check to be sure it is not the Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarm (date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04), which has been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they work! If you purchased this model Kidde will provide a free replacement smoke alarm. Call 877-524-2086 or go to www.kidde.com for additional information.
(back to the top)June 19, 2009 City Safety - Fireworks limited within city - Westminster Fire and Police departments would like to remind citizens about local fireworks regulations. Fireworks that explode, emit a loud bang or leave the ground/fly through the air are illegal unless it's an authorized public fireworks display. If you handle, possess, sell, store or use illegal fireworks in Westminster you may be issued a summons. Examples of illegal fireworks include: bottle rockets, cherry bombs and M-80s. Permissible fireworks are only authorized from midnight on July 3 to noon on July 5. Permissible fireworks are "non-explosive" and do not leave the ground or create a loud noise, such as fountains and sparklers. Fire and police are on high alert for illegal fireworks; injuries and fires are a very real risk. To report illegal fireworks call the non-emergency police/fire number: 303-658-4360. To report fires or life-threatening injuries call 911. For more information on Westminster fireworks code, see the Fireworks Fact Sheet on the city website.
(back to the top)04-24-2009 City Safety Police join in 911 awareness campaign - The Westminster Police Department has joined national organizations in recognizing April as 911 awareness month. Groups including the United States Congress and the National Emergency Number Association, a leading public safety association, have also recognized April as National 911 Education Month. The month-long campaign is designed to help Americans of all ages recognize the importance of 911 and the role they play in ensuring effective and efficient emergency response in times of crisis. An informed caller is 911's best caller. It's important that you know how to help 911 help you. In an emergency, seconds matter, so being knowledgeable and prepared can make all the difference. For more info, please visit Calling 911 for Assistance on the Westminster web site. If you have a group that would be interested in a 911 presentation from Westminster Communications, please contact Karin Marquez at 303-658-4367.
(back to the top)03-27-09 Text anonymously to Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is currently rolling out a new capability to accept anonymous tips in addition to the phone system currently in place. Before, individuals would have to call 720-913-STOP to provide information anonymously about a crime that they had information about. Now they can text that same information to *274637 (CRIMES). The text will require an agency ID so the information is sent to the proper agency, so people should use DMCS (for Denver Metro Crime Stoppers). Crime Stoppers believes that many individuals with information about unsolved crimes are in the age group prevalently texting and will use this as a means to provide law enforcement with information. The same $2,000 reward, offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals, applies to tips received via text.
(back to the top)03-06-09 City Safety - New emergency service for cell, internet phone users. Cell phone users and VoIP (voice over IP) customers can now register their phone numbers to receive emergency notifications from Westminster police and fire. The system works in a similar manner to what is commonly referred to as Reverse 911. When a need exists to notify citizens in a certain area of the city, you can receive the notification on your cell phone or computer. The service, which is being managed by the Jefferson County E911 Authority, is available to all city residents, whether they live in Adams County of Jefferson County. If you are served by the Westminster Police and Fire departments, you can register your cell phone or internet phone number. To register your cell phone or internet phone number visit www.your911.net. If you do not have internet access or need assistance, please contact the Westminster Communications Center at 303-658-4360. More information is on the city web site.
(back to the top)02-27-09 Westminster offers toilet rebates - The City of Westminster is offering rebates up to $100 for Water Sense-approved toilets. Water Sense toilets must meet strict performance standards and are certified through an independent testing laboratory for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These toilets use at least 20 percent less water than standard toilets and as little as one-fourth of the water of an older toilet, saving water and money while providing superior performance. For more information on the toilet rebate program, including application forms as well as rules and regulations, go to the Environment section of the city web site or call 303-658-2188.
(back to the top)02-27-09 Fire Department offers CPR/first aid classes - The No. 1 cause of death in America is cardiovascular disease leading to heart attack and cardiac arrest. Research says that 80 percent of these incidents happen in the home, and victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest have a 4-times-greater chance of survival if CPR is performed prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel. You can be CPR certified! Take a class from experienced responders and get your questions answered by paramedics and firefighters who make emergency medical calls every day. The Westminster Fire Department offers community CPR and first aid classes, a quality training in basic life support. Call the Westminster Fire Department, 303-658-4500, to sign up.
(back to the top)02-20-09 Westminster is selling dog licenses Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. City dog licenses will be available for purchase at the Westminster Public Safety Center, each Tuesday and Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to noon. The Public Safety Center is located at 9110 Yates St. (92nd and Sheridan). Licenses are required for all dogs in the city. To obtain a license, pet owners need to provide a current rabies and spay/neuter certificate along with payment (cash or credit/debit cards only; no checks). Licensing fees are $15 for spayed/neutered or $30 for unaltered dogs. Licenses are renewable annually. You do not need to bring your pet. (repeated on 05-30-2009) Westminster Dog Licensing
(back to the top)The City of Westminster Weekly Edition has more information. To register for your own copy of the Weekly Edition: Westminster Weekly Edition Registration