The content of the newsletter is my own and does not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the City Council or the City of Golden.
Gerchard Pfau Newsletter February 3rd 2026
This is the first of my monthly newsletters. I hope you find it useful. Please let me know what subjects you’d like to see in the future and if I misstated anything.
I have redone my website and plan to update it on a more frequent basis. Please go to www.gerchard4golden.com to see what has changed.
If you would like to talk to me, please reach out at my cell 720-593-0240, email at gerchard4golden@gmail.com or gpfau@cityofgolden.net. We can setup a time to talk or meet.
Please note the Public Safety Announcement from the Golden Police Department regarding two daytime sexual Assaults. Go to the link below:
https://www.cityofgolden.gov/alert_detail.php
Boards and Committee’s
Would you like to help with your community? Have you considered joining one of the boards that advise the city council? Applications are now open for vacancies on the:
- Community Sustainability Advisory Board (CSAB)
- Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
- Golden Urban Renewal Authority (GURA)
- Historic Preservation Board
- Investment Advisory Committee
- Mobility & Transportation Advisory Board (MTAB)
- Planning Commission
Go to the link below to find out more and apply by March 16th 5pm.
https://www.cityofgolden.gov/government/city_leadership/boards_commissions/vacancies.php
Call/email if you have questions.
Upcoming Meetings – mark your calendars
- February 3rd, TODAY 6pm Golden Community Center – Keeping The Lights on: Powering Your Golden Home During Outages
- February 7th, Saturday Goldens in Golden
- February 9th, Monday 5:30pm Golden Community Center -Coffee with Councilors: Behind the scenes with Coors
- February 10th, Tuesday 5pm City Hall – City Council Regular Meeting & Study Session
- February 17th, Tuesday 6pm Golden Community Center – Beverly Heights/Xcel Fire Mitigation Discussion
- February 24, Tuesday 6:30pm City Hall – City Council Regular Business Meeting
For a full list of upcoming meetings please check the city calendar at
https://www.cityofgolden.gov/calendar.php?view=month&month=02&day=01&year=2026
Did you know that all council meetings and board meetings are available live via the web and recorded? You can watch from home and access the prereads for the meetings too. Go to:
https://www.cityofgolden.gov/government/public_meetings.php
and follow the links. If you need help, give me a yell.
The section below captures the actions from the last couple council meetings plus gives you a preview of the agenda for the next couple. To find out more details go to the links above and download the meeting prereads/watch the videos/or give me a yell.
Summary of Actions from the council meetings in January.
Jan 13th 2026
Passed consent matters
a) Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3273 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado, approving the award of a construction contract between the City of Golden and Hamon Infrastructure, Inc. for the Hwy 58 Sound Wall project – Sara Aupperle, Civil Engineer
b) Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3275 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado, authorizing an amendment to the ground lease for the Canyon Gate Apartments – Rick Muriby, Community Development Director
c) Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3276 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado, designating the public place for posting of notices of meetings for the City Council and other local public bodies of the City – Lisa Petersen, City Clerk-Court Administrator
Jan 27th 2026
Passed consent matters
b) Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3240 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden, Colorado, authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Golden and the West Metro Fire Protection District, and Pleasant View Metropolitan District regarding enhanced mutual aid. – Kasey Beal, Fire Chief
Entered into Executive Session Pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(b) and Golden Municipal Code section 1.03.050(2) for a conference with the City Attorney and outside counsel to receive legal advice relating to wastewater and water negotiations with Coors
Upcoming Council Meetings
February 10, 2026, Tuesday 5pm City Hall – City Council Regular Meeting & Study Session
Preliminary Agenda Items
Study Session
• Victim Compensation Fund (City Clerk-Court Administrator) – 20 mins
• Heart of Golden East Zone Amenity Plan (ACM) – 20 mins
• CWUI Discussion (FC) – 30 mins
Regular Business
• Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3277– A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden approving the addendum to the Housing Needs and Strategies Assessment (AHC)
• Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3278 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden approving the Strategic Plan for 2026 (DCM)
• Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3279 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden approving contract with Goodland Construction for Grampsas Park parking lot improvements (PWPM-JH)
• Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3280 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden authorizing the Public Works Director to execute annual agreements with the USGS to support the operation and maintenance of the USGS Golden Water Guage (PWD)
• Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3281 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden approving Lena Gulch Reaches 1 & 4 Independent Cost Estimator Contract (PWCE-SA)
• Presentation of Community Survey Results- Polco (DCM, MF)
February 24, 2026, Tuesday 6:30pm City Hall – City Council Regular Business Meeting
Preliminary Agenda Regular Business
• Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published – Ordinance No. XXXX – adopting the Victim Compensation Fund; and setting second reading and public hearing for March 10, 2026 (CC-CA)
• Introduction, first reading and consideration of a motion to order published – Ordinance No. XXXX – adopting the CWUI; and setting second reading and public hearing for March 10, 2026 (FC)
• Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. 3274 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden approving Ford/Jackson Protected Bike Lanes – Construction Contract (PWPM)
• Consideration of a motion to adopt – Resolution No. XXXX – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Golden approving Fossil Trace Pump Station – CM/GC Construction Contract(PWPM)
The content of the newsletter is my own and does not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the City Council or the City of Golden.