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Each segment of County Line Road, including the Town Center North and South Roundabout Projects, the Erie Parkway to Mitchell Way improvements, and the new bridge attached to the pivotal Coal Creek Stream Restoration and Flood Mitigation Project, reflects the Town's commitment to improving transportation, safety, and environmental sustainability. Segments 2 and 3 of the project will begin later in 2026 after the roundabout at County Line Road and Austin Avenue has reached completion.

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ECC Expansion Project

The Erie Community Center (ECC) consistently experiences demand that exceeds available space, as demonstrated by nearly 1,500 individuals placed on program waitlists in 2025. By pursuing this expansion, the ECC will be better positioned to increase preschool, youth, and adult programming; expand drop-in fitness areas and group fitness offerings; and more effectively accommodate the high demand for gymnasium space.

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ECC Expansion Project

A survey was sent to 4,500 randomly chosen households to gather a statistically valid sample size, and then an Open Participation survey was opened online for any other interested residents. 609 residents completed the statistically valid survey and another 809 completed the Open Participation survey. Results will be presented to the Town Council in a meeting on May 5.

Erie Bee Microtransit

The Erie Bee is a type of microtransit that offers a convenient, on-demand public transportation option designed to supplement existing transit systems. Think of it as public transit with the flexibility of a rideshare service. The Town of Erie is launching the Erie Bee, a new on-demand microtransit service, on April 21. Scheduling opens April 14, and rides can be booked up to 7 days in advance.

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EPD Expansion

An expansion project kicked off in December 2025 at the Erie Police Department. The project will include:

  • Increase office space, meeting rooms, and locker areas.
  • Add secure storage, arrestee transport areas, and community spaces.
  • Implement sustainable, energy-efficient designs.

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Water Facility Solar Projects

A floating solar array is being installed at the North Water Reclamation Facility (NWRF), where solar panels will generate clean electricity right on the surface of a treatment pond. This approach saves space, boosts efficiency, and delivers long-term environmental and operational benefits without disturbing open land. The 1.2-megawatt system will produce enough energy to power nearly 40% of the facility’s operations.

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Public Art & Placemaking

The Town of Erie has a Public Art & Placemaking Plan that guides the design, installation, and conservation of public art in the Town. Already, the Town of Erie has a variety of sculptures and murals throughout the community.

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EPD Expansion

An expansion project kicked off in December 2025 at the Erie Police Department. The project will include:

  • Increase office space, meeting rooms, and locker areas.
  • Add secure storage, arrestee transport areas, and community spaces.
  • Implement sustainable, energy-efficient designs.

Learn More

Water Facility Solar Projects

A floating solar array is being installed at the North Water Reclamation Facility (NWRF), where solar panels will generate clean electricity right on the surface of a treatment pond. This approach saves space, boosts efficiency, and delivers long-term environmental and operational benefits without disturbing open land. The 1.2-megawatt system will produce enough energy to power nearly 40% of the facility’s operations.

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Careers at Town of Erie

The Recruitment Team in the Human Resources Department help to post, review, interview, and onboard dozens of positions in the orgranization each year. These include backfilling positions from retirements, promotions, and other situations, as well as recruiting for new positions or seasonal roles. Job openings are posted online, shared in weekly newsletters, and posted on social media.

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111th & Arapahoe

The Town of Erie, working with the City of Lafayette, is making improvements along Arapahoe Road to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently as the area grows. Additional work includes lane striping changes to improve turn movements and a project to widen 111th Street at the Arapahoe intersection by adding new northbound and southbound left-turn lanes.

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Town Center - Updates

March 2026: Mine mitigation testing approaches completion. Development partner Evergreen continues entitlements and grocer negotiations. February 2026: On Jan. 13, the Town Council approved a contract with CTL Thompson to complete additional borings and provide a mine mitigation plan for the Town-owned site.

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ECC Expansion Project

The Erie Community Center (ECC) consistently experiences demand that exceeds available space, as demonstrated by nearly 1,500 individuals placed on program waitlists in 2025. By pursuing this expansion, the ECC will be better positioned to increase preschool, youth, and adult programming; expand drop-in fitness areas and group fitness offerings; and more effectively accommodate the high demand for gymnasium space.

Learn More

ECC Expansion Project

A survey was sent to 4,500 randomly chosen households to gather a statistically valid sample size, and then an Open Participation survey was opened online for any other interested residents. 609 residents completed the statistically valid survey and another 809 completed the Open Participation survey. Results will be presented to the Town Council in a meeting on May 5.

Budget Timeline

Each year, the Finance Department manages a months-long process for staff to submit budget requests and for Councl to review and adjust priorities. The 2027 Budget Cycle kicks off on May one internally for staff to begin adding requests to budget software. Later in the summer, the Council and public will have a first glimpse of the draft 2027 Budget as numbers are still being finalized.

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Second Community Campus

As part of the Colliers Hill development, the developer dedicated approximately 25 acres of land to the Town for the future development of Erie’s second community park. The site is located directly west of Erie High School and Soaring Heights Elementary at the southeast corner of Colliers Parkway and Weld County Road 5. The property presents a significant opportunity to accommodate a mix of outdoor amenities, such as lighted athletic fields, courts, and playgrounds, as well as to explore the potential for future indoor recreation facilities that could support year-round programming.

Landfill Task Force

November 2024The Landfill Task Force - a group of Erie residents - presented a list of recommendations to the Town Council regarding the future of the Front Range Landfill. This was sparked by the Landfill wanting to make certain changes to their footprint and operations going forward. These recommendations will be considered as the Landfill begins the proper reviews for their desired changes.

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Old Town Area Visioning

With Erie’s continual growth, it is important to take a step back and understand the original core community, the Historic Old Town Neighborhood. To help learn about and from Historic Old Town residents, Town staff conducted a Social Capital Exercise with the neighborhood. Based on the information gathered during that engagement, an area visioning plan will be created to help support the neighborhood.

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ECC Expansion Project

The Erie Community Center (ECC) consistently experiences demand that exceeds available space, as demonstrated by nearly 1,500 individuals placed on program waitlists in 2025. By pursuing this expansion, the ECC will be better positioned to increase preschool, youth, and adult programming; expand drop-in fitness areas and group fitness offerings; and more effectively accommodate the high demand for gymnasium space.

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Water Supply Management

The Town of Erie manages multiple sources of water to provide this essential resource to residents. The primary water source is the Colorado-Big Thompson Project (C-BT), which originates on the western slope. Windy Gap is a secondary water source. The Town is actively navigating unforeseen complications in both the Chimney Hollow project and NISP to monitor how water supply will be impacted into the future.

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Voluntary Conservation

Due to extreme drought in Colorado, the Town of Erie has asked residents to voluntarily limit watering days to just 2-days per week.Even Numbered AddressesShould water on Monday and ThursdayOdd Numbered AddressesShould water on Tuesday and Friday The Town's Drought & Water Supply Plan will undergo an update in the coming year as well.

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Erie Makerspace

March 2026: Construction inside the historic Quonset Hut nears completion. The Town released a request for qualifications for an operations partner on March 2. Submissions close March 13 with finalist interviews planned for early April. Staff expect a lease agreement with the selected operator to move to Town Council on April 28.

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Compass Park - Phase 1

Compass Neighborhood Park will be located on a 10-acre parcel owned by the Town of Erie in the Compass neighborhood west of County Line Road and north of Compass Parkway. The parcel was dedicated to the Town of Erie in 2015 with Filing 1 of the Compass subdivision. The park parcel is currently being maintained by the Town of Erie. Phase 1 is expected to be complete by 2027.

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Schofield Farm Phase 2

This project will include rehabilitation of several historical structures, which will be used for programming and events. Additional improvements include a new trailhead, trail connections to the Erie Lake loop trail, waysides, event plazas, community garden, play areas, improved drainage, improved staff/visitor access, and landscaping. Construction on the Makerspace will wrap up in the second quarter of 2026.

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Downtown Erie

Multiple projects are in the works in Downtown Erie including new development approved for the lot at Wells Street and Kattell. Which will be home to a restaurant, bakery, and ice cream shop. Also, a preferred developer will be presented to the URA for the lot at Briggs Street and Maxwell at the end of April to begin development of that space as well.

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Morgan Hills Park - Phase 1

Morgan Hill Neighborhood Park will be located on a 14-acre parcel owned by the Town of Erie in the Morgan Hill neighborhood north of Weld County Road 10.5 at the corner of Merril Drive and Montclair Avenue. The parcel was dedicated to the Town of Erie in 2020 with Filing 2 of the Morgan Hill subdivision. The park parcel is currently being maintained by the Town of Erie. Phase 1 is expected to be complete by 2027.

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