News
Last updated 01/22/2012This 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 still (older) newsletter articles are on the Neighborhood Link web site. Please
click on the following link to see them:
Cobblestone Village News
2011 Annual Meeting (09-24-2011)
(Auto) Lockdown Initiative (08-07-2011)
Upcoming Community Projects (07-13-2011)
New Insurance Company for Cobblestone Village (10-13-2010)
Cobblestone Village Survey (ongoing)
Air Conditioning Units - May 2009 (updated 10-06-2009)
Home Break ins (2008)
from the City of Westminster City Editions: (dates listed with article)
Puffers - Unattended Running Vehicles
from the City of Westminster Weekly Editions: (dates listed with article)
Westminster City Council Election.
Be safe with outdoor cooking and fires 04-24-2011
Fireworks are restricted within city.
Update on 80th Avenue bridge project
Pothole reporting information
Hard to Recycle Guide now on website
Warning out for faulty smoke alarms
911 Awareness Month
Text anonymously to Crime Stoppers
New Reverse 911 Additions
Fire Department offers CPR/first aid classes
Dog Licenses
The City of Westminster City Edition is mailed to all Westminster residents several times a year.
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This page also has the electronic editions of earlier issues.
November 2011 Newsletter (11-27-2011) The Cobblestone Village
November Newsletter is on its way. It has several interesting articles, including information
on the upcoming dues increase. See November 2011 Newsletter
to read it online. (Note the VP & At Large names were reversed) Please see our
Retaining Wall Renovation Page for more information concerning their renovation.
2011 Annual Meeting - Our 2011 Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, September 18, 2011. We had enough owners and proxies to meet the quorum for both parts of the meeting. The changes to the bylaws and articles were approved. Tess Stigall and Suzanne Wilson are our newly elected board members. To see the documents concerning this meeting, see our 2011 Annual Meeting page.
(back to the top)(Auto) Lockdown Initiative (08-07-2011) - The Lockdown Initiative is brought to you by Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT). It was created to help you keep from having your car stolen, something that happens in the United States about every 40 seconds. See the Lockdown Initiative for more information and tips to stop auto theft and what you can do to help keep your car from being stolen.
(back to the top)Upcoming Community Projects (07-13-2011) - Starting during the month of
July, there will be many projects starting here in Cobblestone Village. Your association appreciates
your cooperation during the completion of these projects. Please watch for notices, signs and cones
in the property as these projects get started. All of the projects will be done as the weather allows.
The projects are listed below:
Parking lot cleaning and restriping - this has already started but has been delayed.
Concrete work - This will start on July 18th. Areas to be included are sidewalks, steps and possibly
curbs. Please help keep the children and pets out of the fresh concrete.
Landscaping improvements - These improvements will be started in August. Please watch out for new
growth and give it a chance to grow.
Tree pruning and tree removal - This will also start in August and be careful as this work continues.
Additional projects the board is looking into:
Retaining wall replacement
Drainage improvements
Please continue to check our web site for updates.
New Insurance Company for Cobblestone Village (10-13-10) Cobblestone Village
has a new insurance company. The contact information for the new company is:
Peliton Insurance
4600 S Ulster St #1400
Denver, CO 80237
303-771-1800 - Ask for Amber Collins
Fax 303-290-0884
Peliton.net
Cobblestone Village Survey (ongoing) - 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 our management company.
(back to the top)Home Break ins (2008) - Several homes were broken into in our area in 2008.
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.
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
from the City of Westminster Weekly Editions: (dates listed)
09-22-11 Westminster City Council Election. Meet the City Council candidates The Nov.1 election is quickly approaching and Westminster voters will be deciding important races for three available seats on City Council. For a look at who is running, come to the candidate forum that will be held at Westminster City Hall, 4800 W. 92nd Ave., on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. This forum is hosted by the Westminster Window and the North Metro Chamber of Commerce. Additional information on all the candidates is available on the city’s web site at Westminster Election Information
(back to the top)05-09-11 Be safe with outdoor cooking and fires
Westminster Fire Department responded to a large apartment fire on April 17 caused by an outdoor
grill. The department has also received a number of calls regarding fire pits, recreational fires and
barbecue grills. Here are some tips to keep safe:
Open-flame cooking (on grills, hibachis, etc.) is not permitted on balconies of apartments/condominiums
unless there is a sprinkler system.
Open burning (like burning trash or vegetation) is not allowed.
Recreational fires (such as a campfire) must be smaller than 3 feet wide and 2 feet high and 25 feet
away from combustibles.
Portable outdoor fireplaces must be operated at least 15 feet from combustibles.
Open-flame cooking devices (gas and charcoal grills) should be used well away from structure walls,
furniture and other combustibles.
You need to have a fire extinguisher, garden hose or bucket of sand near any permissible fire.
Permissible fires must be under constant supervision.
If you have questions please call the Westminster Fire Department, 303-658-4500, or see the fire codes
on the city website.
You can also see the new
Westminster Fire Department Barbecue Grill Policy.
http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/files/Barbecue_Grill_Policy_10-10.pdf
06-29-11 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)09-24-11 Update on 80th Avenue bridge project. Earlier this month, the 80th Avenue bridge over U.S. 36 was opened for traffic in all lanes in both directions. There are now two lanes each direction with a left turn lane in the middle.
(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)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 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