City of Greeley

From electrifying live concerts and top-notch craft breweries to artisan distilleries and lively festivals, Greeley’s got it. Dive into the city’s vibrant music scene, explore stunning public art and immerse yourself in rich cultural experiences. Plus, don’t miss out on the scenic trails perfect for outdoor adventures. Whether you’re a music aficionado or an outdoor enthusiast, Greeley has something for everyone! Whether you live in Greeley, or you plan to stop by and visit Greeley, you’ll soon experience for yourself everything that Greeley’s got! We created this video for others to share as they recruit others to join our community and live, work and play right here in Greeley, Colorado. Give it a share or if you’d like to embed the video on your website, contact us at mygreeley@greeleygov.com. #GreeleyColorado #VisitGreeley #LiveWorkPlay #Recruitment #GreeleysGotIt

Several Greeley Water & Sewer staff are sharing their insight with other regional water industry professionals at the Rocky Mountain Water Conference in Keystone this week. Presenting to their peers in the water industry allows them to offer support and exchange ideas in an ever-changing industry. ● Tyler Eldridge, plant superintendent at Greeley’s Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility, presented on the city's Nitrification Phase II Project, lessons learned and future plans. ● Greeley water conservation specialist Rita Jokerst and Margarita Padilla, water efficiency resource coordinator, are speaking of how their team is engaging with Greeley’s underserved populations to ensure access to the city’s water conservation programs. ● Erik Dial, deputy director of utility finance and customer service, is presenting alongside Yesenia Padilla, utility billing manager, on how the city is improving customer services. ● Dena Egenhoff, Greeley’s water conservation manager, is serving as a panelist in the presentation, “Enabling Large Scale Non-Functional Turf Conversion: Insights from Three Community Case Studies.” The presenters are Western Resource Advocates and the WaterNow Alliance. #WaterLeadership #Sustainability #AWWA #RMWC #RMSAWWA

Government Market News recently highlighted City of Greeley's City Manager Raymond Lee in their Profiles in Power series. Read more about his philosophies in leadership and what motivates him to do what he does at the link below.

City staff work day in and day out to keep the Greeley community a clean, safe and beautiful place to live, work and play. Our staff from departments across the organization volunteered to meet up in central Greeley this morning. We all donned neon "Clean, Safe and Beautiful" vests and collected trash from some of the public spaces around Greeley. Thank you for your hard work today and every day! If you'd like to learn more about "Clean, Safe and Beautiful" initiatives, visit https://lnkd.in/geavvNsu.

Our dedicated city leaders served up lunch to over 600 employees at Island Grove Regional Park at the City of Greeley Employee BBQ on August 21! The event was a huge success, filled with delicious food, engaging activities and valuable resources. Here are some highlights: ● A delicious BBQ lunch served by our own city leaders. ● Information tables on benefits and wellness, ensuring everyone has the tools they need. ● Sign-ups for the Associated Municipal Employees group, connecting us all further. ● Free chair massages to help everyone relax and unwind. ● Fun games and plenty of laughter that brought us all closer together. A big thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to all our employees for their hard work and dedication. Here’s to building stronger connections and continuing to make Greeley a great place to work! #CityOfGreeley #EmployeeAppreciation #WorkplaceWellness #CommunityFun

The City of Greeley and Reynolds Construction recently completed Phase 1 of the Terry Ranch Pipeline Project when it laid the final sections of the initial 7.7 miles of pipeline into place north of Windsor. Greeley and Reynolds project staff celebrated the milestone by signing a section of the pipeline before lowering it into the ground and welding it into place. The Terry Ranch Aquifer, an underground pocket of water, contains nearly 2 million acre-feet of drought-resilient groundwater. The city plans to recharge and store water in the aquifer during wet years and withdraw and treat it for municipal uses during extended droughts. The 30-mile pipeline is being built in phases over time to keep Greeley’s water rates low. Once completed, it will connect Greeley’s existing treated water pipeline infrastructure to the Terry Ranch water treatment plant and underground aquifer. Jim Paulson, a civil engineer with Greeley’s Water and Sewer Department, credits the construction and engineering teams with keeping Phase 1 on schedule and under budget. "I’m excited that we’ve completed the first seven miles of new 36-inch welded steel pipeline that will serve the community for generations to come,” Paulson said. Learn more about the Terry Ranch Project at https://lnkd.in/gkrKPJjj.

The gBETA Greeley pre-accelerator program is now accepting applications for our Fall 2024 cohort, and early-stage AgTech-related companies are encouraged to apply!

The Greeley City Council is proud to announce the following board and commission appointments: ● Todd “Micah” Page – Commission on Disabilities ● Melissa Jensen – Golf Advisory Board ● Phynix Stull – Youth Commission There are several vacancies on our boards and commissions for those interested in providing valuable insight and feedback to Greeley’s local elected officials: ● Citizen Transportation Advisory Board ● Commission on Disabilities ● Construction Trades Advisory & Appeals Board–three of the seats require a background in building/construction or electrical. (The other seat is general/at-large.) ● Judicial Review Board–one of the seats requires a business background ● Historic Preservation Commission ● Human Relations Commission ● Museum Board ● Stormwater Board ● Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ● Golf Course Advisory Board ● Youth Commission–must be between the ages of 11-18 The city will accept applications until 8 a.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Apply online at https://lnkd.in/eytj2Sf.

Natural disasters such as wildfires, floods and even forced shutdowns of electrical grids can devastate a water utility unless staff act quickly. Cole Gustafson, Source Water Supply Manager with Greeley’s Water & Sewer Department, spoke at the 2024 Confluence Colorado Water Summit in Boulder on August 1. His insight into wildfires' impact on a water utility is another example of how Greeley staff actively engage with other water industry professionals to offer support and exchange ideas. The 2020 Cameron Peak Fire remains the largest wildfire in Colorado history, burning over 208,000 acres across the Poudre River and Big Thompson River Watersheds. Greeley and its partners took what they learned from that disaster to develop new partnerships and policies and improve fire mitigation practices that protect the region's source water.

Our Natural Areas and Trails team recently released some Leafy Spurge Flea Beetles, or Aphthona nigriscutis! Leafy Spurge is a noxious weed. It is poisonous to animals and causes irritation for humans. To help manage this weed, we released 1,000 Leafy Spurge Flea Beetles. The beetle larvae and adults feed on the plant, causing a decrease in the plant population. These beetles are a biological control, which is one aspect of our Integrated Pest Management plan (IPM). IPM also includes chemical application, mechanical removal, and cultural methods. To learn more about how our Natural Areas and Trails team is maintaining spaces to keep Greeley connected to nature, head to https://lnkd.in/g_AESSQ