In a recent move to ensure that everyone in Mountain View can see more clearly at intersections and driveways, the Town Council has passed a new ordinance that will have everyone seeing yellow…literally. This change involves that mystical zone called the Vision Triangle, a place where no car should be. The Vision Triangle is now
As a middle child and a professional mediator, I have always been interested in the work of building agreements between differing viewpoints. I have had the privilege of witnessing disagreements turn into solutions where both parties feel heard, understood, and respected. The heroes in these scenarios are always the people who assume best intentions, make
You are sipping your morning coffee, glancing out the window at your neatly trimmed lawn, when the mail arrives. Among the bills and the junk mail, there it is – a notice from the Town of Mountain View Code Enforcement. Immediately panic starts to set in: “What did I do wrong? Will I get fined?
The Town of Mountain View held a town-wide public workshop to discuss the recently updated Comprehensive Plan and how best to prioritize the work of implementing the plan. In order to encourage participation and allow for everyone to have enough space to join the meeting, the Berkeley Church graciously hosted the meeting in their cafeteria/meeting
I have been so saddened over the last several weeks, as our sweet town has been thrust into the spotlight because of a news story which did not even happen in town. Staff, council, and myself have received emails and calls from all over the world. Most have been calls for me to take action
The Town held a Public Hearing on August 19th to share a summary of the work done in the past several years and receive public comment. The work was funded by grants from the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Public Works Coordinator David Nugent presented and answered questions
As you may recall, last month the Mountain View Town Council officially adopted an updated comprehensive plan that will guide our development and growth for the coming years. This plan is a result of extensive community outreach over the course of a full year, and it articulates a shared vision for the future of Mountain
Owning a home can give a person a great deal of satisfaction. Especially when you make changes to personalize your castle. Whether you are planning a renovation, constructing a new deck or fence, building a home addition, or simply improving your property by installing a new hot water heater, these changes will help to make
Note: What follows is an excerpt from the executive summary at the beginning of the newly adopted Comprehensive Plan. The full plan can be obtained by reaching out to Town Administrator John Beltrone or scanning the QR code nearby. Mountain View is a community with a small-town feel. This was the most common sentiment expressed
At the regular July meeting, Mountain View’s Town Council voted to budget $15,000 for residential grants to assist in repairing sidewalks and driveway aprons for owner-occupied homes who also demonstrate a financial need. The program is a continuation of prior years’ successful programs, and will be focused primarily on Sheridan and Ames Streets to start.
Mountain View held our first town-wide yard sale this past month and it was a rip-roaring success. Over twenty households participated in our twelve-block town, and many community members told me they earned more money than anticipated. In addition to the usual furniture, books, and kitchen items, Venezuelan snacks were sold on Chase Street, cookies
The small but mighty town of Mountain View — just 12 square blocks nestled between Denver and Wheat Ridge — is offering its residents a new opportunity to reduce waste and improve on their carbon footprints. Mountain View has announced an opt-in composting program for all interested residents, who can now pay a $22 monthly
Spring has graced our town with vibrant blooms, lush greenery, and renewed life. As our gardens flourish, so do the less desirable elements—those pesky weeds and nuisance trees. This can be especially problematic in the public Right-of-Way (ROW) areas adjacent to properties. The public ROW along the streets of town includes everything from the center
The other night, a big dog was roaming the neighborhood unattended. He shuffled down the sidewalk, and then slowly wandered into the street without looking both ways. Concerned for his safety, I called Jeffcom’s non-emergency line. The operator informed me that Animal Control wouldn’t be available until the morning, due to after-hours. Could I hold
I was recently asked what I would change if I could wave a magic wand. I didn’t have to think very long to know my own heart. I said I would erase the partisan divides that sometimes cloud our town conversations. I have been working to achieve this goal without magic since I took my
The Mountain View Police Department is proud to announce that on May 17th, 2024, we were notified that a grant application for $66,000 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program has been approved. The grant, which Cpl. Brian Ranck and myself applied for several months back, will be used to outfit all
The Mountain View Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Michael Nesbitt who was appointed in August of 2023, has been rising to the challenge of policing a small town in a friendly way. Residents of the town have noticed a radar trailer that has been moved around town, collecting data about numbers and speeds
Dear Neighbors, I have been vexed, irritated, and appalled by the surge of Japanese Beetles in our town. Having done quite a bit of research, I thought I might share a possible reduction method for your consideration. It will take many of us to make this work. But for the sake of our love town
Recently, I read a story about “the hottest” Denver neighborhoods, and it got me thinking. What does it mean to be “hot” as a neighborhood? Probably different people would have varying opinions, but I am not too shy to share mine. For this mom of four, Mayor of 550, Mountain View fits the bill. We
Spring is in the air bringing good moods, cheery waves and neighborly gatherings. Walking down Ames Street this week, a woman I wasn’t sure I recognized was walking in the opposite direction on the other side of the street, talking sweetly to a child in her arms. She waved at me across the street and
My wife and I spend most of our free time at playgrounds, practices, and PTA as we raise our two young children. I like to ride my bike whenever possible and enjoy traveling around the state to find new hiking spots. I had a nearly perfect day earlier this month. It included skiing on fresh
Mountain View is different! And not just due to our size. We are uniquely independent, creative, and determined – always forging our own path. This spirit has defined us from the beginning. Mountain View adopted a strong mayor-council government when it organized as a home rule municipality in 1972. (Although founded in 1904, our town’s
This year, the Town of Mountain View will be announcing Community Spirit awards at the Spring Fling on Saturday, March 30th, for community members who most consistently shoveled their sidewalks promptly this winter. Not everyone knows the rules. That is part of the problem, and so this year, we are working to help everyone understand
This past year, I was faced with an appalling fact. Statistically, only about 20% of what the community was putting out to recycle was being recycled. Instead, residents were seeing their recycling bins that had contamination — items that are not, in fact, recyclable — picked up by the trash trucks and taken to the
