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CALL THE HOWL LINE BEFORE LEAVING HOME Davidson Mesa Open Space Dog Off -leash area is a popular amenity for local canines and their human friends all year long, but it does experience temporary closures due to maintenance and muddy or unsafe conditions. These closures are for the protection of our natural resources as well as the safety of users. Information on closures can be obtained by: • Calling the HOWL line at 303.335.HOWL (4695) • Signing up for e-notifications at LouisvilleCO.gov • Following Fans of Louisville Open Space and Parks Facebook page • Signs located at the entrance to the off -leash area During closures, other options include Community Dog Park and the Davidson Mesa Trail System, which is open to dogs on a leash up to 10 feet in length. Please also keep the dog off -leash areas safe and sanitary by disposing of dog excrement using the compostable bags and compost containers located at either entrance. These compost containers are taken weekly to a commercial composting facility. Please contact the Ranger Naturalists with any questions at 303.335.4770. IS THE DOB OFF -LEASH AREA OPEN or CLOSED? t t t k t. tr k'' CALL OUR NEW HOTLINE! CaII the HOWL Line Before Leaving Home & Get Real Time Updates on the DOLA 303-335-HOWL (4695) For more information, please contact a Ranger Naturalist at 303.335.4770 or Rangers©Lou isvi I IeC O. gov LCity f Louisville IT'S TIME TO TRIM YOUR TREES Now is a good time to trim any vegetation on your property that is overhanging sidewalks, trails, alleys, or streets. Trimming and caring for your trees not only maintains good tree health, but also enhances neigh- borhood safety. Overgrown vegetation is a safety haz- ard and limits the use of sidewalks, trails, streets, and alleys. It can also block the view of traffic signs, signals, vehicles, or cyclists. To ensure safe passage for everyone, you should trim tree limbs and vegetation at least 16 feet above streets or alleys to allow for delivery trucks, garbage trucks, and snowplows, and at least 8 feet above side- walks to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists. It is the responsibility of the property owner to main- tain and care for trees that are situated or overhanging any street or public right-of-way, per Ord. No. 1484- 2006, § 1, 2-7-2006, Sec. 8.12.060. City Forestry does not conduct maintenance of trees on private property. If needed, property owners should consult with a li- censed, independent landscape contractor or arborist to arrange for the removal of trees or tree branches on private property. Residents can drop off branches at the branch disposal site, just to the north of the Louisville Cemetery on Em- pire Road, the first full weekend of each month from 8 am to 4 pm. For questions, contact City Forester Chris Lichty at 303.335.4733 or ChrisL@LouisvilleCO.gov. COAL CREEK GOLF COURSE December is the best month to become a member Coal Creek Golf Course is open year round and Decem- ber is the best time to save money on your golf game in 2020. Whether you are just beginning or play every day, we have memberships that benefit every golfer at Coal Creek Golf Course. Members receive discounts on carts, loyalty points, discounts on apparel an equip- ment, discounts in the Sweet Spot Cafe, invitations to special member only events plus a free gift! Not to mention our members on average save over $10/ round for the year. New members who purchase their 2020-2021 mem- bership before December 31, 2019 receive 15 months for the price of 12. Current members who renew their membership before December 31, 2019 get a discount on their membership fee. Visit www.coalcreekgolf. com and plan ahead to play more golf and save more money in 2020. Be safe and keep off the ice! There are numerous creeks and seven ponds on Coal Creek, many of them 20 feet deep. It might be tempt- ing to walk or play on the frozen water, but the ice can easily break. Parents and guardians are urged to remind children and young people NEVER to venture onto frozen water. Louisville Police will be called and the parents will receive a summons. Additionally, for your safety we do not allow non -golfers on the course at any time. This includes cross country skiing, snow shoeing, walking, running, cycling, dogs off leash, or playing on the fairways. Please choose one of the multitude of open space trails within the City for these activities. Winter 2019/2020 • Page 9