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RECOVERY NEWS
<br />Ten months after the devastating Marshall Fire, we're
<br />continuing to see a strong recovery in Louisville, with
<br />rebuild permits approved or in process for more than 150
<br />properties. Assisted by use tax credits and incentives
<br />from Xcel Energy, more than half are choosing to rebuild
<br />high-performance homes that use less energy and little
<br />or no fossil fuel energy.
<br />As our neighbors navigate the rebuilding process, please
<br />remember to respect their privacy, both physically
<br />and personally. This is a deeply personal journey that
<br />everyone manages differently. For everyone's safety,
<br />please avoid rebuilding areas as there is a lot of
<br />construction equipment and traffic coming and going.
<br />Please note, it is illegal to trespass on private property
<br />without express permission from the property owner.
<br />We're continuing to learn more about both the fire
<br />itself as well as the response — information which is
<br />invaluable as we work to make our community better
<br />prepared and more resilient against future risk. Recently,
<br />the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
<br />released its Facilitated Learning Analysis (FLA), which
<br />was requested by Mountain View Fire Department,
<br />Louisville Fire Department, and Boulder County in order
<br />to gain a deeper understanding of what occurred during
<br />the Marshall Fire response. You can find a link to review
<br />the FLA at LouisvilleCO.gov.
<br />As the one year anniversary of the fire approaches, fire
<br />survivors are organizing various events to mark the
<br />milestone, including a pet memorial, an event to thank
<br />first responders, a solidarity breakfast, a weekend of
<br />healing, and more. As survivors hope that these events
<br />will provide spaces for the community to process
<br />their grief and focus on healing, they have asked that
<br />members of the media not attend these events and
<br />respect survivors' privacy during this time. The City,
<br />along with the Town of Superior and Boulder County, is
<br />also working with Mental Health Partners, Community
<br />Foundation Boulder County, Jewish Family Service,
<br />and other organizations to provide increased access to
<br />mental health resources.
<br />The holiday season is normally joyous time in Louisville,
<br />but we know the coming months will be a challenging
<br />time for many of us. As a city — as a community — we
<br />will continue to be there for one another and to do
<br />everything we can to support our neighbors, for as long
<br />as necessary, until everyone is home.
<br />WINTERSKATE OUTDOOR ICE SKATING
<br />Now in its 19th season in Louisville, WinterSkate
<br />outdoor ice skating at the Steinbaugh Pavilion (824
<br />Front Street) features free parking, traditional holiday
<br />music, over 5,000 square feet of ice, concessions, and
<br />much more!
<br />WinterSkate is scheduled to run from Friday, November
<br />19, 2022 through Monday, February 20, 2023 (weather
<br />permitting). For skaters age 4 and up, admission is $10
<br />Mondays through Thursdays and $13 Fridays through
<br />Sundays and on school holidays. Kids age 3 and under
<br />skate for free. Skate rental is included with admission.
<br />Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/WinterSkate for hours and to
<br />purchase tickets online. Tickets can also be purchased
<br />in person.
<br />LIFE IN LOUISVILLE PHOTO CONTEST
<br />Share your love for your city in this annual photography
<br />tradition! Louisville residents are invited to submit up
<br />to three photos that they took between January 1 and
<br />December 31, 2022. The contest runs from December
<br />1, 2022 through Friday, January 20, 2023.
<br />Photos will be displayed on the City's website, and may
<br />appear in City publications, City buildings, in print, and
<br />in digital communications. For more information or to
<br />enter, visit LouisvilleCO.gov/lifeinlouisville.
<br />SNOWPLOWING INFORMATION
<br />During winter, the City of Louisville's snow crews
<br />are ready to respond 24 hours a day to snow and icy
<br />conditions. The crews work hard to keep primary and
<br />secondary streets and on -street bike lanes open.
<br />The snowplowing program works on a priority system:
<br />• Priority 1 Major Arterial (for example, high
<br />capacity roads like McCaslin Blvd)
<br />• Priority 2 Collectors (for example Washington
<br />Street and W Dahlia Street - streets that connect
<br />major arterial streets to residential streets)
<br />• Priority 3 Residential Through Streets (and City
<br />parking lots and sidewalks near City rights of way)
<br />• Priority 4 Residential Other (and trails)
<br />For
<br />more information about City of Louisville
<br />snowplowing, visit LouisvilleCO.gov/snowplowing.
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