🌱 Diagonal Plaza Plan Approved + Water Quality and Fire Mitigation

Hello, hello. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through what's happening these days in and around Boulder. Enjoy...

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Wednesday's weather: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 70 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Water quality is at the root of Boulder's plan for fire mitigation. The City of Boulder is pouring resources into a forest thinning plan designed to mitigate fire risk, and protect the city's water supply. (Reporting Lab)
2. Diagonal Plaza Redevelopment at Diagonal Plaza approved by City Council. The deteriorated commercial center has been in limbo for years. After years of debate, a new site plan has been approved by Boulder City Council for a new, mixed-use development with retail space along 28th Street, community space and 282 residential market-rate, workforce and permanently affordable units. (CO Daily)
3. Boulder Valley School District is hosting public budget meetings next week. BVSD's 2023 budget is increasing employee compensation by more than $17 million for employee compensation: $12.5 million for school staffing, as well as $4.3 million for facility improvements. (Yahoo!)
4. Boulder County lifts fire restrictions. The recent storms in Colorado have increased relative humidity and fuel moisture and significantly reduced fire danger around the county. These improved conditions have allowed Sheriff Pelle to determine that fire restrictions are no longer necessary. (CBS4)
5. Summit County Commissioners pass another short-term rental moratorium. The vote puts a nine month moratorium on the issuance of any short-term rental licenses in neighborhood zones in Summit County. Many question whether or not banning short-term rental licenses would help locals find housing. The challenge the commissioners and county staff face, is whether or not this type of action actually impacts affordability in Colorado's mountain towns that are desperate for workforce housing. (Summit Daily)

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Today in Boulder:

• Golf Tournament 2022: Boulder Chamber. (7:3o a.m.)
• Board Meeting: Lefthand Fire Protection District. (1 p.m.)
• Mysterium: Boulder Public Library. (4:3o p.m.)
• EMS Ambulance: Safety and at-risk populations. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Boulder's own Selasee & The Fafa Family will be opening for Bombino at Boulder Theater on Aug. 14. The seven-piece band, considered to be one of the hottest local Colorado reggae/world music bands around. Get your tickets today. (Boulder Theater)
• What do you do with broken tree limbs after the weekend snow storm? After last weekend's snow storm, many trees may have had some damage from the heavy, wet snow. If you have broken tree limbs, here's info on what to do: (Boulder)
• Boulder County is launching a new pilot project designed to help residents in eastern unincorporated Boulder County prepare for wildfire. Pilot program participants will receive a free home assessment with a wildfire mitigation expert. (Facebook)
• Climate change is significantly increasing extreme heat in the summer. The City of Boulder is conducting a heat island study to learn more about where extreme heat poses the greatest risk in Boulder. (Boulder)
• Community meeting on Gross Reservoir Dam Expansion Community Impact Mitigation Fund. Boulder County is seeking the public's input on how to distribute the $5 million settlement received from Denver Water. On Monday, June 13, 2022, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Boulder County Commissioners will host a virtual community meeting on the subject. Register to attend here: (BOCO)
• Boulder County Elections Division is conducting a logic and accuracy test to ensure that voting system equipment tabulates votes correctly. The test is open to the public, but RSVPs are requested due to space limitations. Wednesday, June 1, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the Ballot Processing Center, 1750 33rd Street in Boulder. RSVP here: Vote@BoulderCountyVotes.org or by calling 303-413-7740. If you want to register to vote, go here: www.BoulderCountyVotes.org

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you first thing on Thursday morning with another edition of the Boulder Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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