Town of Parker, Colorado

Today, Oct. 28, we recognize First Responder Appreciation Day. Thank you to the Parker Police Department and our local South Metro Fire Rescue stations for all they do for our community!

The Autumn 2024 Town Manager Report is published at https://lnkd.in/gRkXtpvT, and in this issue you’ll find: • Notable actions from recent Town Council meetings • Highlights of Town-organized events and activities  • Capital improvement project news  • Development and building activity summaries • And more Town Department and community updates

In honor of National Arts and Humanities Month, we want to recognize and thank the Parker Arts team for all their work for the Town of Parker!

Read October's Talk of the Town newsletter at ParkerCO.gov/TalkOfTheTown In this issue: • Halloween Home Decorating Contest • Name a Snowplow Contest Winners • 2024 Election Information • Fieldhouse Fright Night • Community Development Corner • Parker Arts Update • Parker Parks and Recreation Update • Parker Police Department Update • And More!

We're hiring! The latest positions posted at ParkerCO.gov/Employment: • Court Clerk • Ice Maintenance Technician - Discovery Park • Risk Manager • Teen Court Coordinator • Seasonal Streets Maintenance Technician - Snow Removal • Head Lifeguard • Swim Lesson Instructor • Stagehand • Fitness Instructor

#ParkerProud — Parker Town Manager Michelle Kivela has been named one of 10 finalists for the 2024 League of Women in Government Leadership Trailblazer Award. “Of the amazing nominees from across the country, the judges felt these 10 finalists best captured the spirit of the award,” League of Women in Government President Susan Thorpe said. “Being recognized as a Top 10 Finalist is a wonderful tribute to these remarkable leaders. “ The Leadership Trailblazer Award recognizes an accomplished woman who is a leader in the local government profession and has inspired other women to achieve executive-level positions. This year’s honor will be awarded to an accomplished local government woman who has demonstrated leadership excellence and has mentored and championed other women within the profession. Nominations were submitted primarily by local government professionals who wanted to see a dedicated colleague recognized nationally. A panel of judges reviewed each nomination and selected the top 10 finalists. “I’ve seen the women who have been nominated for this award in the past, and I have been so impressed with the caliber and quality of the women we have in this profession,” Kivela said. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be recognized for doing what I feel is an obligation of my position as a female leader. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to reciprocate the support and mentoring I’ve received throughout the years and connect with future generations of female leaders.” Kivela, Parker’s Town Manager since 2017, has more than 30 years of municipal government experience in a wide variety of capacities and positions. Prior to joining the Town of Parker in 2012, she served as the Deputy City Manager for the City of Lone Tree for seven years. She also has held positions with the City of Greenwood Village, the City of Sugar Land, Texas, and the Town of Addison, Texas. The League of Women in Government is the only national group representing women in local government. It serves as the umbrella organization for state and regional groups that support local and statewide initiatives that advance women to local government leadership. The 2024 Leadership Trailblazer Award will be announced at the Women’s #SheLeadsGov luncheon held in conjunction with the annual International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. on Sept. 23. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gXp2yWVQ.

Read September's Talk of the Town newsletter at ParkerCO.gov/TalkOfTheTown  In this issue: • Salisbury Park Expansion Plans  • Parker Fall Fest Activities Sept. 21 to 28 • Town Calendar Photo Contest Begins • Parker 2050 Comprehensive Plan Project Underway  • Parker Youth Commission Applications • Parker Arts Update • Parker Parks and Recreation Update • Parker Police Department Update • Community Development Corner • And More!

Pardon Our Dust — Work for the Parker Town Hall addition and renovation project began Monday, Aug. 12. The project will add 32,043 square feet of new office space and fully renovate the current facility that opened in 2002. It will provide not only much-needed work spaces for employees, which is essential as Parker continues to grow, but also provides for safety and security enhancements, accessibility improvements, upgrading of technology and systems, and space for additional community services not currently offered by the Town of Parker. The total cost for the Town Hall addition and renovation project is estimated at $35 million. Debt financing will not be required to complete this project, which will help save millions of dollars in Parker taxpayer funds. The Town was able to save funds to pay for the project in full thanks in part to strong sales tax returns in the three-year period from 2020 through 2022. The Town’s sales tax revenue increased as much as 18% during this period (2021 over 2020), unusually high growth that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic that saw residents spend closer to their homes. Sales tax revenue has since returned to more historic levels, increasing just 3.7% in 2023 over 2022 figures. Construction will occur in two phases. Phase 1, anticipated to be 14 months long, will include construction of the new facility addition, while Phase 2 will feature renovation of the existing Town Hall space over five months. Final completion is expected in early 2026. Town Hall will remain open throughout the project, but due to construction, some services and activities will be moved to other facilities. During Phase 1, the existing entrance and front parking lot will be available to Town Hall visitors. Find renderings and project information at https://lnkd.in/gfeSxeQU.

We're hiring! The latest positions posted at ParkerCO.gov/Employment: • Forestry & Open Space Technician • Swim Lesson Instructor • Stagehand • Fitness Instructor • Police Officer • Personal Trainer • CARA Swim Coach

Announcing our Name A Snowplow Contest finalists! Scroll through the chosen names and then vote for your favorites at https://lnkd.in/g2KXEBnq through Aug. 16. A Let's Talk Parker platform registration is required to vote. The four names to receive the most votes will be named the lead plow trucks for the Town’s four snowplowing zones for the 2024/2025 winter season.Winning names will be unveiled at Parker Fall Fest Kick-off on Sept. 21.