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Windsor Matters

Windsor Matters is an effort to improve town communications and increase resident engagement. The newsletter is included in monthly utility bills, with a full print edition mailed twice a year.

Windsor Matters is published by the Town of Windsor © 2023. Reproduction of any portion of this publication, including photography and artwork, is strictly prohibited without the express consent of the Town of Windsor. Archived editions of the newsletter can be viewed at windsorgov.com/Newsletter

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Celebrating Success

Windsor Reviews 2022 State of the Town, Prepares for Busy 2023

Windsor is one of the greatest Northern Colorado communities to live, work and play within and that’s why this year’s State of the Town theme is Celebrating Success.

In 2022, there were more multimodal improvement projects on the books than in previous years, including:

• The widening of State Hwy. 392 between 17th St. and Colorado Blvd.

• Improved drainage and installation of pedestrian trails along New Liberty Rd. between the Raindance subdivision and 7th St.

• The completion of traffic signal design at Hollister Lake Rd. & Sundance Dr.

• The installation of bus stops along Windsor’s Poudre Express Route.

• Improved signage, pavement striping and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at several pedestrian crossings in town. The two most notable RRFBs installed were at 5th and Main St., and at 15th St. and the #2 Ditch Trail.

After an extensive public input process and the adoption of the 2022 Downtown Parking Plan, Town of Windsor staff were able to identify over 361 new parking spaces, some of which became available in 2022. In 2023, the town continues to identify additional parking opportunities downtown, which includes public-private shareduse agreements with businesses who own parking adjacent to their property.

In 2022, the final segment of the #2 Ditch Trail was completed, making it a 6-mile continuous paved path through the heart of Windsor. The trail crosses only a few streets, making it an easy walk, run or bicycle ride for people of all ages.

Last year was a big year for the Windsor Police Department, as it hired its first-ever dedicated emergency manager coordinator, which helps lead the town’s response during and after emergencies.

The department also launched its first-ever K9 Unit by welcoming two dogs: Zuma and Xaros. Both dogs spent the first few months of this year in training.

In April, the Windsor Police Department also sponsored the Special Olympics Colorado Polar Plunge and 5K

Windsor's Pavement and Concrete Maintenance Program in 2022

5,623 FEET

3.5 MILES

4.4 MILES

Applied Crack Seal to

17.1 MILES of Sidewalk Replaced of Streets Overlayed of Streets Seal Coated of Streets

Improved Accessibility on

76

Sidewalk Ramps and raised over $105,000 on behalf of Special Olympics Colorado.

Windsor’s volunteer program launched and within the program’s first six months, there were 16 events with 297 volunteers who contributed 2,469 hours of service to our community in 2022.

Windsor’s newly expanded archery range opened in October. The expansion included a 3D target course, new block targets and raised platforms. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife Shooting Range Development Grant covered $100,000 of the $130,000 total cost of the expansion. The archery range is located at the corner of Poudre Trail Drive and State Hwy. 257.

The newly-formed Windsor Arts Commission’s first community art project, a 40-foot outdoor mural, was painted by artist Chris Bates and completed in October. The mural is visible on the west-facing exterior wall of the 408 Exchange Tavern, 408 Main St.

Fiscally, Windsor’s Town Board and Finance team continue to identify opportunities that support responsible tax dollar stewardship. In 2022, the Finance team secured funding for the future expansion of Windsor’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The expansion is necessary to ensure the Town of Windsor can meet future town needs and federal regulation guidelines. The team also identified an opportunity to pay off the loan on the Community Recreation Center expansion. The loan was paid in full nearly 12 years early, allowing .55% of a voter-approved dedicated sales tax to retire early. Fiscal stewardship continues to be one of the town's highest priorities and the early payoff exemplifies this commitment.

Supporting its commitment to local business success, Economic Development launched two new software programs: SizeUp, a software tool that provides valuable market comparison data to small business owners, and Placer, an advanced location-based analytic software that provides foot traffic and competitive leakage and risk data.

The Town of Windsor's Strategic Plan was first adopted by the Town Board in 2008. Since then, it has been updated every two years. The newest strategic plan was adopted in the summer, and guides Town Board’s strategy into 2027. There are several projects and performance indicators tied to the plan. Learn more at windsorgov.com/ StrategicPlan

Special thanks to everyone involved on a past or present board or commission. Windsor’s boards and commissions are comprised of highly committed individuals who review plans and offer insights from the perspective of taxpaying residents. Their efforts, in part, help Town of Windsor leadership and staff maintain and improve Windsor’s quality of life. To learn more about these groups, visit windsorgov.com/ Boards-Commissions

Awards Received in 2022

» Government Financial Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award (17th time)

» 7 police academy graduates for the Windsor Police Department

» Police Commander Aaron Lopez graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia

» Public Services and GIS teams won the 2022 Cartegraph Flag Forward Award, honoring government agencies for creating safer, more resilient communities through smart infrastructure management

» 2022 American Public Works Association (APWA) Public Works Project Award in the category of Parks & Trails Medium Community for the Roadway, Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Project at State Hwy. 392 and Colorado Blvd.

» Public Works Superintendent Curtis Templeman earned the 2022 PRIDE Employee of the Year Award