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Inside Arvada

City of Arvada

42 episodes

18 hours ago

Send us a text Friend of the show Chase Amos from the Arvada Police Department joins us to unpack the rise of illegal toy vehicles in Arvada. Chase helps clarify what can ride on streets, trails, and parks, and what cannot. We break down e‑bike classes, scooters, Low Speed Electric Vehicles, and why many mini motorcycles and pocket bikes aren’t street legal. Please visit Arvada PD's E-Bikes and Unique Vehicles webpage for more information on which types of vehicles and devices are allowed and...

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Send us a text Friend of the show Chase Amos from the Arvada Police Department joins us to unpack the rise of illegal toy vehicles in Arvada. Chase helps clarify what can ride on streets, trails, and parks, and what cannot. We break down e‑bike classes, scooters, Low Speed Electric Vehicles, and why many mini motorcycles and pocket bikes aren’t street legal. Please visit Arvada PD's E-Bikes and Unique Vehicles webpage for more information on which types of vehicles and devices are allowed and...

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Inside Arvada's E-Bikes and Illegal Toy Vehicles

Send us a text Friend of the show Chase Amos from the Arvada Police Department joins us to unpack the rise of illegal toy vehicles in Arvada. Chase helps clarify what can ride on streets, trails, and parks, and what cannot. We break down e‑bike classes, scooters, Low Speed Electric Vehicles, and why many mini motorcycles and pocket bikes aren’t street legal. Please visit Arvada PD's E-Bikes and Unique Vehicles webpage for more information on which types of vehicles and devices are allowed and...

1 week ago

32 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Elections with Clerk Gonzalez

Send us a text Learn about Arvada’s 2025 election with Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez, including who and what is on the ballot and how Colorado’s voting system works. 2025 election info 3 City Council seats up for election (view the Council Districts map)Ballot measure 3G to remove the judge residency requirementJefferson County elections website, including drop box and voting center locationsAdams County elections website, including drop box and voting center locationsTrack your ball...

3 weeks ago

36 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Municipal Inspections with Jim Greer

Send us a text Jim Greer, Arvada's Construction & Inspection Supervisor, talks about the municipal inspection process and how his team works to protect critical city infrastructure. The team of 10 inspectors partners with contractors and developers, ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently. Episode highlights: The team focuses on everything underground up to the surface (e.g., water and sewer lines, electrical cable, streets, sidewalks)Inspectors work proactively to id...

1 month ago

26 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Send us a text This September, in honor of National Preparedness Month, we’re doing a two-part series with our partners at Arvada Fire. Part 2 focuses on Arvada's Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) with Arvada Fire's Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, Chris Warren, and the City of Arvada’s Emergency Manager, Brian Wilkerson. In case you missed it, you can go back and listen to Part 1 of the series, Arvada Fire 101, with Fire Marshal Steven Parker. During Part 2, Arvada's emergency m...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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Inside Arvada Fire with Steven Parker

Send us a text This September, in honor of National Preparedness Month, we’re launching a two-part series with our partners at Arvada Fire. The first episode, Arvada Fire 101, features Fire Marshal Steven Parker. The second episode, which will come out Sept. 17, brings together Arvada Fire’s Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Chris Warren and the City of Arvada’s Emergency Manager Brian Wilkerson to discuss the Community Wildfire Protection Plan and what it means for our community In this e...

2 months ago

34 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Shared Scooters and Bikes with Aislinn Droski

Send us a text Aislinn Droski, Arvada's bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, shares insights on the City's micromobility program that has facilitated over 130,000 rides since launching in 2021. The program has evolved from a pilot to becoming a permanent transportation option connecting residents to transit, commercial centers, and other services. Micromobility includes devices like e-scooters, e-bikes, and seated "gliders" that provide transportation options for shorter tripsLime is currently...

2 months ago

30 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Fight Against EAB with City Forester Ian MacDonald

Send us a text Arvada City Forester Ian MacDonald discusses the alarming spread of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) throughout the city and what residents need to know to protect their ash trees. This invasive pest has accelerated from small isolated areas to citywide presence, with MacDonald warning that we're now entering the steep part of the mortality curve where tree loss happens rapidly. In this episode: Emerald Ash Borer has spread from the Homestead Park neighborhood in southeast Arvada (fir...

3 months ago

37 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Municipal Courts with Judge Kurtz

Send us a text Judge Kathryn Kurtz discusses Arvada's Municipal Court and the value of balancing community safety with support for the individual. In this episode: Arvada's Municipal Court handles 7,500-8,000 cases yearly including traffic violations, ordinance violations, code enforcement, and animal control issuesA ballot measure is being considered to remove the residency requirement for judgesThe One Small Step Court program offers specialized support for individuals experiencing ho...

3 months ago

33 minutes

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Park and Recreation Month with Steve Gustafson

Send us a text In honor of Park and Recreation Month in Arvada, Parks Manager Steve Gustafson joins us to share his lifelong passion for parks maintenance and the complexities of managing the city's vast outdoor spaces. In this episode: Overview of the Arvada Parks Department, which maintains over 200 sites across 4,200 acres with 56 full-time employeesThe collaborative relationship and distinctions between Arvada Parks and Apex Park and Recreation DistrictHow Arvada Parks are funded with hal...

4 months ago

26 minutes

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Inside Arvada's City Management with new City Manager Don Wick

Send us a text Don Wick talks about his 30-year journey of serving the Arvada community, from starting out as an entry-level police officer in 1985 to recently becoming the new city manager. Don explains how all of his previous experience – Police Chief, Public Works Director, and Deputy City Manager – has prepared him to step into his new role leading the city. In this episode: How the city manager is responsible for executing City Council's Strategic PlanHow the Ralston Road Bon...

4 months ago

33 minutes

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Inside Arvada Utilities Projects with Mary Stahl

Send us a text Utilities Engineering Manager, Mary Stahl discusses some of the public improvement projects happening throughout Arvada to replace aging water and sewer systems. Much of Arvada's underground utilities were installed in the 1960s-70s and now, 50-60 years later, they need to be replaced to maintain public health and prevent service disruptions. In this episode: Sheridan sewer line replacementTennyson sewer line replacementIndiana Street water line projectSierra Vista water line r...

4 months ago

19 minutes

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Inside Arvada Summerfest with Adelle Burton

Send us a text Get ready for the City's new summer kickoff celebration, Arvada Summerfest, with Special Events and Public Arts Manager Adelle Burton. Summerfest is a brand new event sponsored by the Arvada Festivals Commission on Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ralston Park Addition (64th Ave. and Quail St. just north of Arvada West High School). The free event is both family- and pet-friendly. Adelle shares with us what to expect at Summerfest, including a beer garden,...

5 months ago

25 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Ralston Creek Improvements with Sam Rogers

Send us a text Sam Rogers, Civil Engineer with Arvada's stormwater and floodplain team, details how the City manages flood risks through infrastructure projects. Sam provides updates on the Ralston Creek Improvement Project near the West Woods Golf Course that stems from the 2013 floods. Also mentioned in the episode: The Lake Arbor Restoration Project that is completeOther work of the stormwater department, including protecting water quality in our lakes and creeksFlood insurance and A...

5 months ago

39 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Trails and Open Space with Bob Bromley

Send us a text Arvada's Open Space Supervisor Bob Bromley shares his 35 years of experience managing the city's trails and natural areas. He explains the ecological approaches used to maintain over 150 miles of hard surface trails and 3,400 acres of open space using sustainable practices. Topics discussed in this episode include: Arvada's trails network, which includes the Ralston Creek Trail, Little Dry Creek Trail, Van Bibber Creek Trail and several neighborhood trailsOpen space and...

6 months ago

36 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Sustainable Golf Course Maintenance with Joe Kunze

Send us a text Manager of Golf Course Maintenance and Operations Joe Kunze brings 30 years of industry experience to Arvada's two city-owned courses, Lake Arbor and West Woods, implementing sustainable practices that benefit both golfers and the broader community. Topics discussed in this episode include: • Tips on how to maintain your own lawn, including when to fertilize and aerate • How deep, infrequent watering mimics rainfall patterns, saves water and promotes healthier root systems – w...

6 months ago

40 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Victim Services with Jennifer & Don

Send us a text Arvada partners with two organizations providing support and healing for victims of crime and child abuse in our community. Jennifer Griffin of Victim Outreach Incorporated and Don Mosley of Ralston House discuss their organizations' missions, services, and unique partnerships with the City of Arvada. Mentioned in the episode: Victims Rights Week (April 8 - 12) Jefferson County Courage Walk on Saturday, April 12National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April)Ralston House Pin...

7 months ago

43 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Pavement Program with Ben Sawaya

Send us a text Arvada's Pavement Program Manager Ben Sawaya gives an inside look at how the City maintains and repairs its 1,500+ lane miles of roads. Ben explains the different types of work the program is responsible for, how they prioritize work, and how they address program challenges, stretching limited resources as much as possible to perform maintenance and rehab work throughout the vast network of roads. Learn more about the program and see the map of proposed work areas each ye...

7 months ago

27 minutes

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Inside Arvada Urban Renewal with Maureen Phair

Send us a text Learn about the work of the Arvada Urban Renewal Authority (AURA) with Executive Director, Maureen Phair, focusing on urban revitalization efforts over the last two decades. Hear about AURA's funding structure, relationship to the City, and a variety of projects that showcase a commitment to improving our community and fostering sustainable development. In the episode: Introduction to AURAHow urban renewal works and is fundedDevelopment areas in ArvadaCurrent projectsClick into...

8 months ago

34 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Public Art with Sarah Kolb

Send us a text Sarah Kolb from the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission, joins us to talk about some of the new public art projects in the city. In this episode: History of the Arvada Arts and Culture Commission and how it relates to the Arvada Center Garrison Street Underpass MuralQuaker Street Underpass Mural Update to the Babe Walls murals Upcoming projects for the Arts and Culture Commission News and events: The Lake Arbor Center and Golf Course Master Plan o...

8 months ago

28 minutes

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Inside Arvada's Homelessness Case Management

Send us a text Homelessness Resolution Case Managers Alex Williams and Hudson Janz share information about their work with the unhoused population in Arvada. In this episode: How the case management process worksUnderstanding the Point-In-Time countSharing City-run and other local resourcesThe day-to-day work and recent success storiesCold weather resources and other challenges facing the unhoused populationNews & events City Manager search to recruit additional candidatesCity recer...

9 months ago

32 minutes