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
Happy New Year to you. May the new beginning bring you a fresh perspective and renewed energy. This past year, the Town of Mountain View has engaged in many important discussions, and in the coming year, we will again be handling some issues that are critical to the future of our town. I would like
Good Neighbors Congratulations to Dale Martinez, the owner of 24/7 Towing who lives on Benton Street, for his recent “Good Neighbor Award” from the Mountain View Police Department. Dale saw the Police working to help the driver of an RV who got stuck at the very busy intersection of W44th Avenue and Sheridan, and was
The year 2023 brought some big planning discussions to our Council table, including a temporary moratorium on the Short-Term Rental Licenses as the Council considers how to best regulate these unique situations. Community Members are invited to share their opinions by writing to the Town Clerk or Mayor Mitcham. Council will be considering proposed changes
There were a number of fun happenings this past month here in Mountain View, including an engagement, a birth, winning contestants in the Jack O’Lantern Contest and new residents to welcome to our town. Allie and Dylan on Ames Street recently got engaged. Dylan completely surprised Allie with a ring and The Big Question while
As many community members know, the town of Mountain View has been updating their Comprehensive Plan, which was 20 years old. BerryDunn, the well-respected professional consulting firm, was selected by the Council to guide the town through the updating process which involved evaluating existing condition, soliciting community input, and recommending implementation steps. Project Manager Khara
The mayor says she’s taking the month off from writing her column so she asked us (yes, the royal us) to write up some happenings we’ve heard about town. So, here goes – our (incognito) report for your pleasure: The talk of the town in Mountain View is sometimes not a person, but a dog.
The Mountain View Town Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Police Chief Michael Nesbitt, effective Aug. 21. He has been with the town since 2018 and prior to being appointed, served as the Town’s Interim Chief for four months. Previous to his work in Mountain View, he served in Edgewater, Red Rocks Community
The Mountain View annual picnic pulled out all the stops this year and threw a carnival-style party, complete with delicious food by Grammy’s Goodies, rides and games by Airbound (including among others, a zipline, ax throwing and a mechanical bull) a henna artist (thank you Stephanie Block from Denver!) and much more. Many well-deserved thank
“The governing authority of Mountain View is vested in an elected council of six council members and a mayor elected at large from the Mountain View community”. Residents are getting ready for another exciting election season as four candidates are running for three positions. Unlike neighboring municipalities that have numbered districts with assigned council members,
The Town Council recently placed a six-month moratorium on new short-term rental (STR) licenses. Prior to the moratorium, there was no limit to how many STR licenses could be issued in the town that is 12-square blocks. And currently, the town’s STR code only considers entire residential structures licensable as STRs. Portions of homes that
One of the best parts of living in Mountain View is the flexibility we have as a community to pivot, be creative, and design our own present and future. Recently, we’ve had ample opportunities to see this in action. The Comprehensive Planning process has provided several key insights about who we are, and although the
At the beginning of this year, the town council began the process of engaging our community in order to update the Comprehensive Plan. A plan with robust input from the community articulates a shared vision for the future and guides the town in decision making. The shared vision must be rooted in shared values. And
While enjoying a stroll through our fair town to get some fresh air and savor the flowers, residents have noticed a new bench on Chase Street. The bench was placed in honor of a previous long-term mayor, who lived at the property where the bench has been placed. Russell Lyon served the town of Mountain
I ran for mayor because I enjoy Mountain View so much, but it’s never been easy to quantify exactly why. The Town Clerk told me a story today however, that helped bring it into perfect focus. A delivery person brought something to the office the other day and said, “There’s something really special about this
Although I always appreciated the idea in theory, I didn’t fully understand the importance of supporting small businesses until I took office as mayor and could see how critical they are to Mountain View. Our small businesses are the backbone of our town and we would not be able to function well as a municipality
Mountain View residents are lucky to be able to walk to a very special training studio, aptly named, “Feed Your Soul Fitness,” and sometimes referred to as “FYSF” for short. Owner Brandy Martin described the goals of the studio by saying, “We help busy, care-taking women feel better and be healthier with sustainable fitness &
In most jurisdictions, building permits are required for any type of residential construction project, large or small. This is to ensure that the project is safe and meets all applicable building codes. The Town of Mountain View contracts with an independent company, SafeBuilt, to help with new construction, remodeling and development projects in town. This includes
Watching our national politics these days, I can’t help wishing that the rest of the country could run more like Mountain View. There is so much “us versus them” in national politics right now, that it sometimes feels like the country has gone mad. But Mountain View is a place where the local leaders have
Every tax year I receive a few calls from taxpayers asking the County Treasurer to lower or waive their property taxes for various reasons. County treasurers does not have the legal authority to lower property taxes or waive property taxes per state law. The Treasurer’s Office and the state of Colorado do have programs available
