EDGEWATER THE CITY OF CHOICE
Home 2007 Resolutions 2007 Ordinances 2006 Agendas 2006 Resolutions 2006 Ordinances 2005 Resolutions 2005 Ordinances	City Council Members   David Cooke Term expires 11/09 Council Members Adam Gardner Term expires 11/09 Jamie McElhany Term expires 11/11 Kent Johnson Term expires 11/11   William Bossert Term expires 11/09           Joan Martin Term expires 11/09   Andrew Bertapelle Term expires 11/11

MISSION STATEMENT

"To Make Edgewater the City of Choice"

by providing quality services, maintaining and protecting our small town atmosphere, and assuring a safe family friendly community, where people can and do make a difference.

Working as a team we will be innovative and proactive leaders who:

• Maximize the City’s resources
• Form partnerships within and outside our organization
• Invest in our employees’ growth and development

• Work with our schools to improve their performance and reputation

• Maintain and improve the City’s infrastructure
• Enhance recreational opportunities
• Increase the visibility of public safety services
• Enhance the business environment

Current Goals

1. Economic Development consistent with the city's revised Master Plan and long-range goals.
2. Revitalize old King Soopers plaza in accordance with long-range goals.
3. Renovation/remodel of the “Abby.”
4. Continue to review (and amend) ordinances as they relate to code enforcement, public safety, and economic viability.
5. Review council rules and procedures, modify as appropriate.
6. Encourage citizens to attend and participate in Edgewater council meetings. 
7. Work with city administration to ensure codes are consistently enforced city-wide as they relate to Edgewater's vision statement and long-range plan.

Most Common Problems Addressed by City Council

The most common concerns Council hears from citizens are regarding weeds, animals, garbage/trash, and junk vehicles. Following is a brief summary of ordinances currently in place to address some of these concerns.

• Weed Control – Without exception, all vacant and improved private property shall have all weeds cut or trimmed to nor more than eight (8) inches in length and to keep property free of brush and rubbish of all kinds.

• Animals – Every owner of a dog or cat must have each dog/cat licensed within ten days of acquisition or within ten days after the dog/cat has reached the age of 3 months. Animals must be kept on a leash, rope, cord, etc. when not confined in a house, yard, or vehicle. It is unlawful for any owner to allow animals to disturb the peace by barking, fighting, howling, yelping, etc.

• Garbage/Trash – Containers should be watertight, made of solid and durable grade of metal or fine resistant plastic. Must have a watertight lid or trash must be in an easily removable plastic bag durable enough to hand the weight of the trash. Contained with jagged or sharp edges must be replaced. Contained shall not exceed 35 gallons in capacity.

• Vehicles – Junk vehicles (wrecked, partially dismantled, rusted, demolished) non-operating vehicles, or any vehicle not bearing a valid current license plate must be kept in a completely enclosed building (garage, shed, etc.) Driving or parking on lawns, fields or any other place other than roads and parking areas constructed specifically for automobiles is prohibited.

       •    Graffiti- Edgewater Municipal Code Section 14-10.5 requires the owner of property damaged by graffiti to remove it upon notice by
             the Police Department. You may elect to have the City of Edgewater remove graffiti. You must complete the form and contact the
             Edgewater Police Department.

City Council Meetings

Meetings are held at 7:00 PM in the City Council/Court Chamber of the City Hall located at 2401 Sheridan Blvd. according to the following schedule:

Work Sessions occur on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays as scheduled.

Times and dates may vary occasionally!
Please check with the notices or City Clerk's office!

Meeting Notices

Notices are posted at the following locations at
least 24 hours ahead of time:

• City Clerk’s Office Bulletin Board
• Public Notice Board City Hall
• Public Notice Board Old City Hall

For more information contact the City Clerk's office at (303) 238-7803

Citizen Participation

The public is invited to attend all council meetings. Anyone may speak to the council during the public comment portion of the council meetings. Speakers are asked to come to the microphone, give their name and address and are asked to limit their comment to five minutes. If an item is scheduled for public hearing, citizens are asked to speak during that public hearing time.

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