Invest in safe biking and walking infrastructure throughout the city

Please see letter submitted to City Council with ideas for upcoming investments in improving our biking and walking infrastructure.

I would like to see more staff in the Building/ Permitting Department

We are extremely frustrated that our sewer EMERGENCY has been sitting in the Design Review phase for over 5 weeks now. The main floor of my home is unusable because of the plumbing repairs that are waiting on approval from the city. This is not an acceptable time frame. Please either increase the size of your staff, or create some hierarchy system where emergency situations can be addressed in a prioritized manner.

Bicycle and pedestrian friendly community that sets the standard for front range

Business beautification - commercial corridors

Many one-story strip commercial corridors in Wheat Ridge could use some sprucing up. Some strip malls look derelict or closed. The individual businesses would benefit from efforts to improve these commercial areas. City could work with owners on improvements and ensure code is followed.

Replace about a dozen trees that were planted on 39th between approx Ames and Harlan about five years ago that have subsequently died out.

Provide paid internships for youth with City offices

Provide a paid-internship program with the City high-school students. Students should have a structured experience with shadowing/mentoring, learning about City budget, departments, and potentially develop a presentation/project.

2-4 free recreation center visits each month for children under the age of 18.

I think that general (non-specialty class or program) rec center admission should be free for children under the age of 18. While I realize that Wheat Ridge may not have the resources to provide this, perhaps we can start with giving each child 2 to 4 free visits each month.