Neighborhood Gazette: Do we know what the total amount that the city is considering asking voters for? I hear 130 million dollars for various projects. How close is that? Councilwoman Hultin: On April 11, City Council and staff participated in a full day workshop to prioritize investments for a 10 Year Capital Program and to
In my first column, I shared my perspective as a newcomer to the City Council. Since then, I’ve heard more about the concerns raised in council chambers and throughout our community. In February, Council Member Larson and I hosted a District IV meeting at the Anderson Building to hear directly from our neighbors. I have
As a newly elected council member experiencing my first few months on Council, I’ve been reflecting with gratitude on our city and want to say thank you to everyone for this experience and the beginning of an amazing opportunity to serve. To the residents of District IV, thank you for the trust you’ve placed in
It’s something we are all familiar with. It’s that feeling when the XCEL bill lands in your email inbox, or heaven forbid, in a text app on your phone. But there it is, the one thing we can rely on. Our monthly bill for the energy we use to heat and cool and illuminate our
When I bought my house in 2011, the home inspector noted that the hot water heater was 15 years old and operational but at the end of its “functional lifespan.” He encouraged me to budget $1500 for replacement including additional expenses to bring my basement up to code. With a lengthy list of projects to
