January 19, 2021

Work Plan

The Board of Trustees prioritizes projects, issues, and actions into an annual Work Plan. The Work Plan identifies the relative priority the Board assigns to each topic and the time Trustees expect to spend on each, and the level of community engagement. The Work Plan for 2020 included 48 different issues; 90 percent completed or made the anticipated progress despite the pandemic's impacts. In total, the Board prioritized 31 issues for the 2021 Work Plan at a retreat in November of 2020. In addition to the specific issues and projects listed on the Work Plan, the staff manages many other programs, services, and activities as part of every Department's work.

Erie's Got Heart

Share the love with us in our Valentine's Day campaign, 'Erie's Got Heart.' Pick up a heart from the Erie Community Center, or print your own, and share with us what you love most about Erie. Email Parks & Recreation a picture of your heart for a chance to win prizes by Friday, February 5. The top prize is a FREE birthday party of your choice at the ECC.

Erie to Receive Sustainability Grant

Boulder County announced that Erie is a recipient of the 2021's Environmental Sustainability Matching Grant. The Town proposed $15,000 to offer water conservation services and incentives to residents in partnership with Resource Central. Visit the news release to learn more about the other community projects tackling climate change and advancing sustainability initiatives.

Hazard Mitigation Survey

Weld County is updating the multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan in collaboration with local municipalities, fire departments, school districts, and other community organizations. Hazard mitigation helps residents, business owners, elected officials, and municipal departments think through planning, designing, building, and establishing partnerships for risk reduction. Please learn more and help Weld County prioritize issues in the Hazard Mitigation Plan by visiting their webpage and take their survey.

When to Seek Emergency Care: COVID-19

If someone shows any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately: trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake, bluish lips or face. This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility. Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19. Remember, when dialing 9-1-1 in Erie, that Boulder County Communications dispatches for the Town

Mark Your Calendars

Registration for recreation programs opened to residents on Monday, January 18. February programs include Tiny Ninjas, Karate, the Magic of Watercolor, and much more!

State-Funded Small Business COVID-19 Grant Relief Program

In partnership with local government and nonprofit partners, Boulder County will be administrating a small business grant program to specific businesses in January funded by the State of Colorado. For eligibility information, visit the application website. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 29.

Coexisting with Coyotes

Erie is no stranger to coyote sightings. These clever canids have readily adapted to our food and habitat-rich environments. As sightings begin to rise, the Erie Police Department recently offered some reminders to help avoid coyote encounters in your neighborhood. If you encounter a coyote behaving aggressively or a coyote attack, we urge you to contact dispatch at 303-441-4444. Ask to speak with an officer, who will forward the details to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. For information on how to minimize coyote encounters, visit: www.erieco.gov/265/Coyotes-FAQs.