Inside Arvada
City of Arvada
Inside Arvada is the City of Arvada’s official podcast where we bring you conversations with the people who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the City team members who help make it all happen. Explore the complex topics impacting our community and dig in to conversations about parks and sustainability, development, transportation, water resources and more.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Inside Arvada episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Inside Arvada for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Inside Arvada episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
10/16/24 • 26 min
Finance Director Bryan Archer joins us to talk about the City budget, taxes, bond projects and more. Bryan has been with the City of Arvada since 1996, serving several roles, including budget analyst, accounting manager and controller. In his role as Finance Director, Bryan oversees all areas of finance, including treasury, budget, cash, investments, accounting and purchasing.
Topics covered in this episode include:
- Understanding the City budget, includes info about:
- 10-year financial plan
- Funding sources
- General fund vs. enterprise funds
- Operating budget and capital improvement fund
- Bond funding
- Biennial operating and capital budget:
- TABOR
- Financial transparency
- Property taxes and the Jefferson County Property Records Application
Other news and events:
- Arvada's GIS maps
- Arvada Community Survey (arvadasurvey.com)
- 2024 Leaf Recycling Drop-off Events
- Climate Action and Sustainability Plan Open House on Nov. 14
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
Inside Arvada's Water Rates with Sharon Israel
Inside Arvada
11/13/24 • 41 min
Arvada's Utilities Department ensures that our high-quality, essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services are running 24/7, 365!
Join us with guest Sharon Israel, the City's Director of Utilities, who shares how water, wastewater, and stormwater services are handled with care. Learn more about how the City budgets for these services, including the upcoming adjustments to rates and fees for 2025 that aim to sustain Arvada's robust and aging infrastructure.
In this episode:
- 2025 water, sewer, stormwater customer rates & fees
- For information on financial assistance programs, reach out to the Utility Billing team at 720-898-7070 (M-F, 8 am-5 pm)
- Resource Central outdoor water conservation programs
- Arvada's water supply sources
- Various public improvement projects
- More about Arvada's systems and funding on the Utilities Transparency page
News & Events:
- Participate in the Connecting Arvada transportation survey
- Leaf Recycling drop-off extended through Tues., Nov. 19
- Arvada Aquatics Center Grand Opening celebration on Sat., Nov. 23
- Updates on 57th & Grandview Traffic Calming Pilot Study
- Garrison Garden Paseo and the Standley Lake Library Trailhead are now open!
- Climate Action and Sustainability Plan Open House on Thurs., Nov. 14
- Ongoing development of a Waste Diversion Action Plan
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
05/15/24 • 43 min
City Forester Ian McDonald joins the podcast to talk all things trees in Arvada!
Arvada was recently named Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd consecutive year! And for the fourth straight year, Arvada earned the Tree City USA Growth Award from the Arbor Day Foundation for our outstanding commitment to sustainable urban forest management.
In this episode, Ian explains the criteria required to earn those recognitions (including the fact Arvada spends $8.35 per capita on our tree care – far exceeding the $2 per capita required to be eligible to be named Tree City USA!)
Other topics discussed with Ian include:
- The City's annual Arbor Day tree planting event with local elementary schools
- What exactly is 'urban forestry' and how it's different than traditional forestry
- The City's approach to replacing trees when they have to be removed
- City and County of Denver's Licensed Tree Contractor List
- The programs and services the City's forestry team offers, including Christmas Tree Recycling, Trees Across Arvada, a new mulch pick-up site that will be available soon, and the City's Plant-A-Tree program
- Which types of trees are suitable for Colorado's dry climate and which types are more trouble
Other news and events:
- Mayor Lauren Simpson recently gave her first "State of the City" address
- The City's Volunteer Appreciation Event is now June 8 after getting rained out on April 27
- The Ralston Central Splash Pad and Olde Town Water Fountain open Memorial Day weekend!
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
04/03/24 • 21 min
Festival and events season is upon us. For our first episode of Inside Arvada Adelle Burton, the City's Special Events and Public Arts Manager, shares information about the Arvada Kite Festival. Adelle tells the story of how this local tradition became the largest City-run event, filled with high-flying kites and activities for the young and young at heart.
The event takes place Sunday, April 14 at Stenger Sports Complex where there will be fun to be had by all! While you're at the Kite Festival, take advantage of:
- A free bike valet courtesy of Bike Friendly Arvada
- The Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Curiosity Cruiser
- Professional Kite Demonstrations by the Rocky Mountain Kite Association
Sign up to volunteer for Kite Festival!
In our conversation, Adelle also highlights her work with the Arts and Culture Commission integrating art into our city, include two mural projects, La Letra and Babe Walls. Listen now for the inside scoop on the happenings with festivals, events, art and even a short story dispenser that makes its way around town.
Other news and event:
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
Inside Arvada's Majestic View Nature Center: Earth Day and the Environment with Anna Hoover
Inside Arvada
04/17/24 • 32 min
Anna Hoover joins Inside Arvada to talk all things Majestic View Nature Center!
Anna is the director of the Nature Center, the City's environmental education facility and one of Arvada's greatest hidden gems. Anna talks about the various public programs and environmental educational opportunities available through the Nature Center. From superhero-themed summer camps to educational field trips, stargazing events to gardening workshops, the Nature Center offers something for everyone.
Sign up for the Nature Center's enewsletter to stay up-to-date on their program offerings and latest news.
We also discuss the Nature Centers' annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20. This year's celebration includes:
- Kids poster contest with the winners getting a tree planting at the Arvada school or park of their choice
- Family activities and booths
- Trash clean up and drawing for a chance to win a rain barrel
Learn more about this year's Earth Day theme of Planet vs. Plastics and why single-use plastics are bad for the environment. Plus, learn how you can celebrate Earth Day every day with actionable steps using the five Rs: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle.
Plus, learn about what's in store for the future of the Nature Center, including:
- New "Peek-A-Who's in the Forest" exhibit coming soon
- Outdoor classroom project and how you can help reach our funding goals
Other news and events:
- Park Pavilions rentals and etiquette
- High Tea for Seniors on Saturday, May 4
- Annual Pavement Program
- Volunteer Appreciation Event on April 27 at the Nature Center
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
08/07/24 • 32 min
How does a city balance preserving its historical charm with the pressing need for affordable housing? What is a comprehensive plan? And how is it different from the land development code?
Join us as we engage with Jessica Garner, Arvada's Community and Economic Development Director, who explains the multifaceted role of her department. Jessica delves into the inner workings of the five key divisions she oversees: planning, housing, building, economic development, and systems and administration.
Discover how collaborative efforts across departments guide Arvada's strategic community growth and ensure cohesive development. Additional information on topics covered in the episode:
- Arvada's Comprehensive Plan and other long-range plans
- The Land Development Code
- W. 64th Ave. Sub-Area Plan
- Housing and the Arvada Housing Advisory Committee
Other news and events:
- The last Bulky Item Drop-Off Event of the year is Aug. 10
- Information about utilities rates on the Utilities Transparency webpage
- Arvada's newest park, Serenity Ridge Park, is now open!
- The next Movies Around Town is Aug. 9 featuring "Back to the Future" at Wolff Park
- Take the People's Choice Movie Poll to help choose the final movie for Movies Around Town
- Celebrate the end of summer at the Arvada Days festival on August 24
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
Inside the new Arvada Aquatics Center
Inside Arvada
10/30/24 • 22 min
Have you ever wondered what it takes to bring a state-of-the-art aquatics center to life? Want to know when the new Arvada Aquatics Center will open?
Tune in to hear it here first, the grand opening of the Arvada Aquatics Center is just around the corner! The new facility promises to be an amazing asset for local swim teams and regional meets, boasting a 50-meter competitive pool, a 25-yard auxiliary pool, and an impressive dive well. Plus, it's designed with sustainability in mind, achieving a silver LEED certification.
Join us for a conversation with Hillary Romersberger, the Director of Recreation Services for Apex Park and Recreation District. Hillary shares her extensive expertise and passion for community recreation. She details how this project wouldn't be possible without the strong collaboration between the City of Arvada, Apex, and Jeffco Public Schools.
For more information about the Arvada Aquatics Center visit the City of Arvada's project page. In the future, information about programming at the facility will be available on the Apex website.
Also in this episode:
- Last chance to take the Arvada Community Survey (arvadasurvey.com)
- Take the Connecting Arvada transportation survey to help the City plan for the future of transportation projects over the next 20+ years
- 2024 Leaf Recycling Drop-off Events (Nov. 2 to 16)
- Climate Action and Sustainability Plan Open House on Nov. 14
- Learn about the Waste Diversion Action Plan
- Visit the Utilities Transparency page to view 2025 water, wastewater, and stormwater customer rates and fees (approved by City Council on October 21)
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
03/15/24 • 5 min
Inside Arvada is the official podcast from the City of Arvada!
Learn more about what to expect from the new podcast about Arvada, Colorado from co-hosts Katie Patterson and Sean Star. Join us for conversations with those who make Arvada a thriving community. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Arvada through the lens of the team members who help make it all happen.
Visit our website at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast to learn more about the show's hosts and to submit a question to be answered on the podcast.
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
05/01/24 • 37 min
Jacqueline Rhoades joins Inside Arvada to talk about all things transportation in Arvada!
Jacqueline is the Public Works Director who oversees an expansive department that includes engineering, inspections, streets and traffic operations, mobility planning, facilities and much more. In this episode, we dive into a variety of topics related to the City's transportation including:
- Updates on the Ralston Road and W 72nd Avenue widening projects, including the pause in construction coming on W 72nd
- The annual Pavement Program and some of the challenges the program faces in maintaining our roads
- Connecting Arvada, the City's first comprehensive transportation system plan
Plus, Jacqueline helps explain some of the complexities related to construction that often lead to construction fatigue, funding and managing projects, and how we work with other organizations who provide services in Arvada.
Other news and events:
- Upcoming City Council workshops:
- May 6: Updates on parks maintenance practices and naming a new park
- May 13: Waste hauling rates and fees adjustment recommendations
- Olde Town Transit Hub top level closed until end of June
- Take the sustainability survey
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X and learn about upcoming celebrations:
- Drinking Water Week (May 5 - 11)
- National Public Works Week (May 19 - 25)
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
05/29/24 • 41 min
Marco Randazzo is an Arvada resident, dad, music lover, and Neighborhood Leader.
In this episode, Marco talks about what it means to be a Neighborhood Leader with the City's Neighbors Connected Program and the value he has found in discovering new, creative ways to connect with his neighbors.
Some of the topics covered:
- Block party trailer (reservations open now)
- Neighborhood grants program
- Neighbor conflict resolution
Other news and events:
- Annual Water Quality Report
- Movies Around Town
- Help name Arvada's newest park
- June 8 events:
- Ralston Central Splash Pad and Olde Town Water Fountain are open for the summer!
Visit us at ArvadaCO.gov/Podcast or email us at [email protected].
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FAQ
How many episodes does Inside Arvada have?
Inside Arvada currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Inside Arvada cover?
The podcast is about News, Colorado, Podcasts, City, Events and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Inside Arvada?
The episode title 'Inside Arvada Preview: The City of Arvada's New Podcast!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Inside Arvada?
The average episode length on Inside Arvada is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Inside Arvada released?
Episodes of Inside Arvada are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Inside Arvada?
The first episode of Inside Arvada was released on Mar 15, 2024.
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