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South Boulder Creek Flood Mitigation Planning Study Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 2

(August, 2010) - The City of Boulder is working on a planning study to develop and evaluate measures to reduce flood risk along South Boulder Creek. A summary of work-to-date including concepts for flood mitigation will be presented at this public meeting to be held Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Municipal Yards Service Center, 5050 E. Pearl Street. All are welcome to attend and staff will be on hand to hear public input on how to reduce flood risks associated with South Boulder Creek. More information is here.

SEBNA Hosting Community Picnic Sunday August 29

(August, 2010) - SEBNA will host its 3rd annual picnic on Sunday August 29 at 1pm at the playground south of Manhattan Middle School (east edge of Keewaydin Meadows Park). Meet your neighbors, eat tasty snacks, and play games. A flyer with more information is here.

Volunteers Needed for Bobolink South Boulder Creek Restoration - Friday July 23

(July, 2010) - The Bobolink trail (along South Boulder Creek) is the most popular trail in Boulder. South Boulder Creek is recognized as one of Colorado's State Natural Areas due to its mosaic of high quality wetlands, plains riparian forests, wet meadows, mesic tallgrass prairie ecosystems, and a remnant of the plains cottonwood riparian ecosystem, which provide essential wildlife habitat in an urbanized area. The floodplain in the area includes habitat for three rare plants and two animal species of concern. Volunteers will remove non-native shrubs, small trees and broadleaf plants from riparian area. By opening the canopy in unnaturally shaded areas, light will better support establishment of native plants. Species to be removed: crack willow, green ash, russian olive, privet, buck thorn, and common teasel. This project is a first phase of an on-going effort. More information can be found here here.

Meetings to Discuss Boulder's Energy Future - June 21 and June 29

(June, 2010) - Boulder is currently evaluating options for moving the city toward our clean energy goals. Boulder’s relationship with Xcel Energy, will be a critical component of an energy strategy that looks to increase use of clean energy sources. The city is hosting two public meetings to discuss options and provide an opportunity for community input. Meetings are scheduled on June 21 (West Boulder Senior Center 5 to 7 p.m.) and June 29 (East Boulder Senior Center, 6 to 8 p.m.) More information about the meetings and these issues is available here here.

SEBNA Holds Annual Meeting

(May, 2010) - SEBNA members met in may to hold annual elections and collect annual dues. Dues are $25/person and may be mailed to the address on the "Contact Us" page (checks payable to "SEBNA"). Members of the Steering Committee inlude Stephen Meyer, Jeff McWhirter, Steve Jones, Vince Wayland, Carol Atkinson, Ramon Jesch, Ted Jobe, Jim Johnson, Alan Katz, and Jessica Sandler.

Planning Board Votes to Not Pursue SEBNA's Request for Revision to Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan

(April, 2010) - In a 4 to 3 vote, board members voted against further consideration of SEBNA's request, arguing that the issues would be better addressed as part of the pending concept plan review/annexation process for the former Hogan-Pancost property.

Public Hearing of Draft Recreation Program and Facilities Plan to be Held March 15

(March, 2010) - The goal of the Recreation Program and Facilities Plan is to help guide future decisions and resource allocations for Boulder's recreation division, including plans for Boulder's recreation centers. The public hearing on the draft plan will be held at 6 p.m. March 15 at the West Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe. The meeting agenda, draft plan, and related documents can be found here.

City Hosts March 3 Meeting to Collect Public Input Related to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan

(February, 2010) - On March 3, the City will host the third of three meetings to: 1) Present what has been heard about items that should be included in the updated BVCP; 2) Check-in on BVCP core values; 3) Have "Cafe-style" Round table discussions about key themes of sustainability to gain clarity about concerns for the future; and 4) Prioritize issues and concerns. City staff will report back to the public on the input gathered from the community. Participants will work in small groups to prioritize top areas of focus based on community values for presentation to City Council. The meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the West Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Avenue. More information is here.

Pedestrian Bridge Across Highway 36 Planned for Table Mesa Park and Ride

(February, 2010) - Eastbound slip ramps and a pedestrian bridge to connect the Table Mesa Park and Ride to the west side of Highway 36 are planned. The project is expected to reduce the Boulder-to-Denver commute by up to 15 minutes. Daily camera article is here. here.

SEBNA Submits Request for Revision to Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan

(February, 2010) - SEBNA submitted a request for revision to the BVCP to include the Hogan-Pancost property within Area III as part of the 2010 Major Update process. Area III-Rural Preservation Area includes lands designated to remain rural in character. Information about the 2010 update to the BVCP is here.

Construction Continues at East Boulder Community Park

(February, 2010) - Phase II construction of East Boulder Community Park is underway. Plans include: Installation of two artificial turf multi-purpose fields, a parking lot, and an irrigation pond; improvements to the dog park, handball courts, and other features; and re-routing of Sioux drive so that it doesn't pass through the rec center parking lot. The City's Web site has more information about plans and progress here.

Neighbors Explore RTD Eco Pass Program

(December, 2009) - The Eco Pass program is a great low cost way to acquire a pass for unlimited public transportation use on RTD. Eco Pass programs are currently established in the Greenbelt Meadows and Keewaydin East neighborhoods (see Web site here). Neighbors are exploring the possiblity of establishing an Eco Pass program for the homes on Oneida, Seneca, Pueblo, Raritan, Omaha, and Tenino and will be visiting homes in December to discuss this opportunity and to distribute a survey about interest in the neighborhood. For more information, send a message to ecopass@seboulder.org.

Boulder County Energy Corps Offers Free Home Energy Assesments

(November, 2009) - The Energy Corps offers free basic home energy assessments Saturdays between November 2009 and April 2010 . Assessments include installation of compact fluorescent light bulbs, low-flow showerheads, programmable thermostats, weather-stripping and/or clotheslines; assessments of heating system, refrigerator/freezer and building shell insulation; education on energy-saving practices and techniques, and information on other sustainability programs in Boulder County. Groups of 15-20 homes are preferred. More infomation is available at the Web site here or by contacting Beth Beckel bbeckel@bouldercounty.org 303-441-3502.

City to Relocate Southeast Boulder Prairie Dogs

(September, 2009) - Beginning the week week of 9/3/09, approximately 50 prairie dogs will be relocated from East Boulder Community Park to Parks Area III property in north Boulder. The prairie dogs are being relocated to allow for the implementation of phase II of the East Boulder Community Park Concept Plan. The plan is to relocate as many prairie dogs as possible from the current site prior to construction. For further information contact Valerie Matheson, Urban Wildlife Conservation Coordinator, Office of Environmental Affairs, (303) 441-3004, mathesonv@bouldercolorado.gov.

Neighbors Oppose Plans for East Boulder Community Park

(August, 2009) - Citing concerns about traffic, parking, and impact on local ecosystems and animals, residents of Greenbelt Meadows have been communicating with city planners about the Phase II plans for improving the East Boulder Community Park. See Daily Camera article here and Colorado Daily article here. A plan for the park, released in late August 2009 is available here.

Proposed Budget Calls for Keeping Meadows Library and All Library Branches Open

(August, 2009) - Boulder's City Manager proposed a budget that involves reducing library hours, but keeping all branches open. See article here Thanks to all who spoke out to keep the Meadows Branch Open!

SEBNA Hosting August 29 Community Picnic

(August, 2008) - A southeast Boulder community picnic is scheduled for Saturday August 29 at 3pm at the playground south of Manhattan Middle School (east edge of Keewaydin Meadows Park). Meet your neighbors, eat tasty snacks, and play games. More details to be announced.

Photovoltaic Fair and Discussion about the Future of Colorado's Solar Energy Industry at Meadows Library

(August, 2009) - Join Clean Energy Action for a community Photovoltaic Fair and discussion on the solar industry. With utility bills going up and with all of the incentives and programs available for renewable energy, come and learn how solar electric power could work for you. Several local solar electric companies will be available to speak to you about integrating solar power into your home or business and to answer all of your questions. Meadows Branch Library, August 11, 2009; 4800 Baseline Rd, Boulder CO; 5:00-6:45 Photovoltaic Fair; 7:00-8:45 The Future of Colorado’s Solar Industry For questions or more information contact Steve Mannhard at Stephen.Mannhard@ gmail.com

Planning Board to Discuss "Compatible Development" in Boulder Neighborhoods

(July, 2009) - The city of Boulder Compatible Development in Single Family Neighborhoods project and proposed ordinance language will be heard at Planning Board on Thursday, July 9, 2009. For up-to-date meeting information, visit the project Web site here or call Julie Johnston at 303-441-1886.

Energy Fair in Greenbelt Meadows

(June, 2009) - Greenbelt Meadows HOA is hosting an Energy Fair on this Saturday, June 6. All neighbors in Southeast Boulder are invited. Refer to the attached flyer for details such as refreshments, location, time, and vendor promotions. The first 40 people to bring an incandescent light bulb to the Fair will be able to swap it for an energy saving compact flourescent light (CFL)! Come with friends, family, and neighbors to have fun, enjoy conversation, and learn how to quickly and simply save $$$$ and energy. Even if you cannot attend, please spread the word to others. See a flyer with more information here

City Hosts Public Meetings to Discuss Budget Priorities and Solicit Input

(May, 2009) - Boulder will host two "public workshops," where residents are invited to learn more about the city's short-term and long-term budget picture -- and to provide their feedback about what should get funded and what budget cuts should be made. These meetings are a great opportunity to express support for keeping the Meadows Library branch open. The meetings will take place at 6:30 p.m. on May 11 at Fairview High School, 1515 Greenbriar Blvd., and at 6:30 p.m. on May 21 at the West Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave. More information on the city budget is available here.

City Expands Mosquito Control Efforts to Southeast Boulder Neighborhood

(May, 2009) - Thanks to neighbors who got the attention of city leaders over the past many months, Boulder will expand its efforts to control "nuisance" mosquitos to the Greenbelt Meadows neighborhood. See the Daily Camera article here.

FEMA Set to Approve South Boulder Creek Flood Mapping Study

(April, 2009) - FEMA notified the city of Boulder that it intends to offcially adopt (effective January 2010) the revised floodplain mapping that resulted from the South Boulder Creek flood mapping study. The new floodplain mapping will be used as the basis for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) that establishes minimum regulatory floodplain boundaries under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and federal mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements. More information is available here.

Neighbors Speak Out at City Council Meetings

(April, 2009) - Several southeast Boulder neighbors spoke at Council meetings in April to express concerns about the possible closure of the Meadows library branch and to call attention to the mosquito problem in the neighborhood and to encourage expansion of the pilot mosquito control program to Greenbelt Meadows. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Join Neighbors at This Week's City Council Meeting to Speak Out about Meadows Library

(March, 2009) - The April SEBNA meeting has been canceled to that concerned neighbors can attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday 4/7/09 to comment about the possible closure of the Meadows Library branch. The meeting will be at 6pm in the Council Chambers, second floor, Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway, at the southwest corner of Broadway and Canyon. Please attend to help save our neighborhood library. Information about speaking at City Council meetings can be found here.

Library Commission Proposes $5 Million in Improvements to Boulder's Main Library, Despite the Possibility of Closing the Meadows Library Branch

(March, 2009) - See the Daily Camera article here. And Colorado Daily article here. A copy of the Boulder Public Library's 2009 Facilities Report, which presents the plan can be found here.

Library Officials Consider Closing Meadows Library

(March, 2009) - To address budget concerns, officials are considering closing this library branch in Southeast Boulder. A 3/6/09 Daily Camera article announcing this is here. SEBNA is opposed to closing the branch. Please take a moment to send a message to your city manager and the city council in support of our neighborhood library! City Manager: Jane Brautigam 303-441-3090, brautigamj@bouldercolorado.gov. City Council: 303-441-3002 council@bouldercolorado.gov. Several letters to the editor, that argue for keeping the library open, can also be found on the Daily Camera Website by searching on "meadows library"

City to Present "Mosquito Pilot Project Summary" to Board of Health on Monday 2/9/09

(February, 2009) - The Board of Health lists "Presentation from City of Boulder on Mosquito Pilot Project Summary" as the second item on its agenda for the next meeting. This may be an opportunity to learn more about the Mosquito Pilot Project and what city staff and Board of Health is thinking about the issue of mosquitoes in Boulder. The meeting begins at 5:30pm 2/9/09 at the Boulder County Public Health Auditorium, 3450 Broadway. Board of Health meeting minutes and agendas may be found here.

City re-submits South Boulder Creek Flood Mapping Study Results

(February, 2009) - City staff recently re-submitted the South Boulder Creek (SBC) Flood Mapping Study results to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is anticipated that FEMA will complete its review of the revised flood study results in early 2009 and will solicit public comments as part of its review process. The SBC Mapping Study will be used to regulate both existing and newly designated floodplain areas and to revise the local Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Based on the information submitted to FEMA on Dec. 30, 2008, a few new properties have been added to the floodplain area. Owners of newly and previously designated 100-year floodplain properties will receive a notification/reminder letter by Feb. 13, 2009. Staff plans to begin regulating the new properties on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. For more information and to access the new flood maps and tables that indicate the location of affected properties, visit www.southbouldercreek.com.

Burglaries in Southeast Boulder

(December, 2008) - Three homes had break-ins in late December. Be sure to lock your doors and report any suspicious activity. See Daily Camera article here.

City Reports that MacKenzie House Will Submit Concept Plan (Hogan-Pancost/Boulder Creeek Commons Property)

(November, 2008) - On 11/14/08, Senior Planner for the City, Charles Ferro, sent the following e-mail to Neighbors "Dear Hogan Pancost Neighbors: Please note that staff met with Makenzie House regarding the process for moving forward with a Concept Plan review. The applicant will submit all environmental analyses for the city's review prior to the submittal of a Concept Plan by the end of the year. The city will retain a third party consultant to review all findings. As soon as the studies are submitted, I will distribute them to the neighborhood for review as well. Please feel free to contact me with any questions." Information about the plan and how reach Charles Ferro is here.

"Final Input Meeting" for Development of East Boulder Community Park

(October, 2008) - The City of Boulder will host a final meeting to solicit input from the community on park design plans for the second phase of the park's development. Plans include adding additional parking spaces and multi-purpose fields, and may have substantial impact on traffic flow. Please attend to make sure that your input is considered! The meeting is Wednesday October 15, 2008 at the East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Dr. More information about the meeting and the "Draft Final Development Plan" can be found here.

City of Boulder to Host Workshops to Discuss "Compatible Development"

(September, 2008) - The city of Boulder invites the public to several community workshops to discuss the "Compatible Development in Single-Family Neighborhoods" project (formerly known as "Pops and Scrapes"). City Council has identified addressing compatible development as a priority for single-family neighborhoods. A community workshop for South Boulder (Table Mesa and Martin Acres) will be held Tuesday, Sept. 23 - 6:30 to 8 p.m., East Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive. More information can be found here.

Neighbors Speak Out about Mosquito Problem in Southeast Boulder

(September, 2008) - Greenbelt Meadows residents recently brought the issue to the attention of the city. A 9/1/08 Daily Camera article is here.

East Boulder Community Park Plan Update

(August, 2008) - Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department hosted a second meeting to solicit community member input on 8/27/08. Information about the plan and notes from the community meeting in June 2008, which include community member comments and concerns, are posted on the city's Web site here. For more information, to comment or ask questions, contact Perry Brooks, Parks and Planning Department at 303-413-7226.

SEBNA Hosting June 22 Community Picnic

(June, 2008) - A southeast Boulder community picnic is scheduled for the Sunday June 22 at 1pm at the new playground south of Manhattan Middle School (east edge of Keewaydin Meadows Park). Meet your neighbors, eat tasty snacks, play games, and learn about bicycle safety with a "Safety Town" for kids sponsored by the City of Boulder. A flyer with more information is here Picnic Flyer.pdf

Public input meeting for East Boulder Community Park to be held on June 4

(June, 2008) - The city of Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the design and development of phase two of the East Boulder Community Park from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, at the East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive. More information is here.

June is Bike and Walk Month!

(June, 2008) - Find out about Boulder events and activities that are planned here.

East Boulder Recreation Center Closed for Maintenance

(May, 2008) - The East Boulder Recreation Center will be closed for maintenance from May 23 to June 1.

Boulder County stops grading work at Hogan-Pancost

(March, 2008) - Responding to concerns from SEBNA members, Boulder County officials have ordered the owners of a 22-acre parcel in eastern Boulder to halt grading and excavation. See Daily Camera article here.

Local playground reopens!

(February, 2008) - After many months, the playground just south of the Manhattan Middle School parking lot has reopened with lots of new playground equipment!

SEBNA establishes member e-mail list

(January, 2008) - The SEBNA email list is an open forum for members to discuss neighborhood issues. SEBNA hopes that the list will be a useful resource for the community, providing a place for neighbors to learn about things like: what's going on in the community, the name of a good plumber or locksmith, favorite routes to ride a bike downtown, where to find a good babysitter, how to get rid of your old couch, and other topics.

City announces that new South Boulder Creek floodplain maps will be used for local regulation

(November, 2007) - A letter sent by the City of Boulder to owners of property in the updated 100 year floodplain announced that regulations related to 1) construction and remodeling and 2) flood insurance for most homes with mortgages will go into effect on January 1, 2008. A copy of the letter is here. Additional information about the South Boulder Creek Mapping study may be found here.

SEBNA finalizes association bylaws and elects steering committee members

(October, 2007) - SEBNA officers and steering committee members were elected at the October 22 meeting.

Learn about plans for development of Hogan/Pancost Property, southeast of the South Boulder Rec Center

(October, 2007) - For more information see hoganpancost.org.