April 10 - Town of Erie Weekly Update

Is Your Kiddo Ready to Ride?

Mark your calendars for the Bike Rodeo hosted by the Erie Police Department (Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. – noon). Police Officers will conduct bike checks and helmet fittings, while your kids (ages 3-10) will love taking runs on the safety (obstacle) course! Reservations are required. For more details, visit www.erieco.gov/1570/Bike-Rodeo.

Arbor Day/Earth Day Event on April 29

The Arbor Day/Earth Day celebration is a fun-filled event at Erie Community Park sponsored by the Town of Erie Parks Division, Sustainability Division, Tree Board, and Sustainability Advisory Board. This year we will be celebrating our 25^th Anniversary of Arbor Day recognition in the Town! There will also be a certified arborist Q&A booth, hands-on tree planting demonstrations, electric vehicle information and demonstrations hosted by Drive Electric Colorado, kids activities including a 5th grade poster contest, vendors from local nurseries, solar providers, and more. Stop by and say hello at each booth for rebates, raffles, prizes, food trucks, and so much more fun! Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Erie Community Park.

What Caregivers of Teens Need to Know

The Erie Police Department School Resource Officers are committed to educating the community on what they need to know when it comes to teen use of drugs, alcohol, vaping and social media in Erie schools. The upcoming session is scheduled for Tuesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m. Reservations are required. For details, visit www.erieco.gov/1561.

Spring Sprinkler Startups

Now that spring is here, you may be thinking of starting up that irrigation system. If you will be doing this yourself (and not hiring someone to help) it is important to inspect all the valves, every sprinkler head, the water lines, and to properly schedule the controller for the season. Minimizing leaks and inefficiencies will save you money and conserve water!

When restoring water to your system be sure to do so slowly. Opening the main water valve quickly can cause a high-pressure surge that could result in damaged valves and burst fittings. Instead, open the main water valve to the irrigation in a slow and controlled fashion to gradually ease water flow and prevent a costly repair. Check to ensure that sprinkler heads are not obstructed in any way. Spray heads that are damaged, buried, and blocked with plants, dirt, rocks, or any other type of debris could mean the uneven flow of water. Clean the cobwebs off the controller and find the operating manual for your irrigation controller. It is likely to need a complete reset starting with the date and time.

For more water conservation tips and rebates for turf replacement or upgraded appliances, visit www.erieco.gov/WaterConservation

Town of Erie is Hiring

As the Town continues to grow, we have several openings and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Keep checking the Town of Erie job board for Erie’s latest openings, which currently include:

Cone Zones

Each week we list the projects that may have the biggest impact on traffic flow for that week. As always, please sign up for alerts to get more details about these projects and many others. More information and details for how to sign up are at www.erieco.gov/ConeZone.

WCR 5 Asphalt Repairs – On Tuesday, April 11, HEI Civil will be making asphalt repairs in the WCR5 northbound turning lane near the Erie Parkway intersection. This repair work is intended to fix asphalt failures and will occur between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The work will only last one day.

Motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to pay close attention to traffic control signs. WCR 5 will remain accessible in both north and southbound directions with only single lane restrictions.

Road work is weather-dependent, and timelines may shift. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians should always be aware and use caution when in and around work zones. Whenever possible, please avoid the construction areas.