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Administration 303-651-8890 • Patrol 303-774-4352 • Records 303-651-8502
Detectives 303-651-8523 • General Information 303-651-8555
March 10, 2003
Kim Ogle Weld County Planning Department
g GREELEY OFFICE
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices APR 11 2003
1555 N. 17`h Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 RECEIVED
Dear Mr. Ogle,
This letter is written on behalf of the LifeBridge Christian Church, to say what a
marvelous community member and good neighbor they have been to Longmont. In
addition to their popularity and excellence in providing spiritual leadership to many in the
Longmont area, the Church and its members have demonstrated many times over their
good citizenship and commitment to the community.
In particular, LifeBridge has assisted the Longmont City Government as a
community co-sponsor of the Our Town Community Conference, providing their
facilities as a location for the secular event. Members of their staff have served on
various committees to address issues facing any community, such as substance abuse and
quality of life. The church and its staff and members have been very supportive and
interactive with a number of community policing projects, enhancing the success with
which they are received.
I fully support the positive growth of such an organization, and hope you will
consider with favor their development requests in Weld County.
Sincerely,
H. Michael Butler --
Chief of Police
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Longmont High School
1040 Sunset Street
Longmont, Colorado 80501 Weld County Planning De,^. ,r1m nt
(303) 776-6014 GREELEY OFFICE
MAR 1 0 2003
March 7, 2003 RECENED
Mr. Kim Ogle;
My name is Jeff Kloster and I am the Head Boys Basketball Coach at
Longmont High School.
Six years ago many area coaches including myself, were concerned that
there were no summer leagues in this area for ninth grade basketball
teams. The closest leagues for ninth graders in the summer were in
Denver. As a coach I was extremely concerned about this because I did
not want ninth graders driving into Denver for games.
I decided to approach the Administration at LifeBridge Church to see if
they would be interested in starting a summer league for ninth graders.
The Athletic Supervisor at LifeBridge loved the idea and we were able to
begin the summer league for our younger players. We hove continued to
run this league since that first summer. Every High School in Longmont,
along with teams from Boulder, Broomfield, Berthoud,Lyons, Frederick,
and Loveland have sent teams to our summer league.. When no other program
would step up and take on this challenge,LifeBridge stepped forward and
made the league happen,
Many young people have been involved in this summer league and have had
great experiences. Asa coach,my worry about having my young players
on the highway has been eliminated. Players from my school and the players
from the other area high schools are getting game experience and their
families come to watch them on a regular basis.
Sincerely,
Jett Kloster
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Longmont High School
Longmont High School is a learning
community committed to guiding students in
becoming productive, empowered, and
involved citizens in a changing world.
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Longmont High School
Weld County Planning Department
1040 Sunset Street GREELEY OFFICE
Longmont,Colorado 80501
(303) 776-6014 MAR 1 0 2003
March 7, 2003 R ICCC W D
Mr, Kim Ogle:
I am writing this fetter to explain the importance of how LifeBridge Church
has helped impact the youth in Longmont.
Each year for the past eight years I have conducted a youth Basketball
camp at the LifeBridge Church gymnasium. The camp is open for both boys
and girls who are in the third grade through ninth grade. Each year we have
averaged between 100-125 participants for the week that we conduct the
camp.
The people.of LifeBridge have supplied us.with terrific facilities, one being
the adjustable baskets for the young players to shoot at. This has allowed
many Longmont youth and youth from smaller outlying areas who could not
afford a University camp an opportunity to have fun and learn how to play
the game of basketball. Each year the camp continues to get high marks
from community members. We look forward to continue to have the
opportunity to hold basketball camps at LifeBridge Church. We intend to
continue to service all the youth of Longmont and give them a positive
experience which the youth will remember. Again, it is because of
LifeBridge's commitment to the people of Longmont that allows this to
happen.
Sincerely,
Jeff. Kloster
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Longmont High School
Longmont High School is a learning
community committed to guiding students in
becoming productive, empowered, and
involved citizens in a changing world.
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Weld County Planning Department
February 7, 2003 GREELEY OFFICE
MAR 1 0 2003
Mr. Kim Ogle
Weld County Department of Planning Services RECEIVED
Weld County Administrative Offices
• 1555 North 17th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631
Mr. Ogle,
During the summer of 2002 our athletic ministry, along with LifeBridge Christian
Church, targeted at-risk youth in our community. We conducted a boys and a girls
basketball character camp in the LBCC gymnasium. During the course of the camps we
also used the activity center, the kitchen and about one half of the fellowship area for our
awards banquet night.
The partnership we have with LifeBridge is over four years old. We have had other
camps there as well with outstanding results and free flowing collaboration. The result
has been that approximately 100 at-risk and other youth in our community have been
served a larger-than- life dose of fun, basketball fundamentals, challenging messages of
hope, decision-making principles and character development.
We are pleased to be one of the many area groups that have been warmly welcomed to
utilize the facilities and staff of one of the bright lights in our community. Small non-
profit ministries like ASSIST would struggle to make an impact in Boulder county and
beyond without an assist from churches like LifeBridge.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to know more
about our relationship or our ministry to the youth of our area.
Sincerely,
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Darrell Hammond
Camp Director
P.O.Box 0613 • Longmont,CO 60502-613 • (3O3)8646536 • e-mail:assist777@iaol.com EXHIBIT
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Darrell Hammond
Higher Ground Consulting
P.O.Box 0613
Longmont,CO 80502-0613
303-684-8536 Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
MAR 1 0 2003
RECEIVED
February 8, 2003
Mr. Kim Ogle
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices
1555 North. 17th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631
My name is Darrell Hammond. I am a competitive youth basketball coach. For the past
few years I have coached in the competitive Gold Crown Foundation and provided
personal coaching to youth in our area. Every year it's been extremely difficult for teams
to secure practice and scrimmaging times at existing facilities because of Longmont's
growing population and increased interest in sports. Without hesitation, LifeBridge
Christian Church has willingly offered use of their facility_
Last summer I held tryouts at LifeBridge for a competitive sixth-grade boys basketball
team to represent Northern Colorado at the Colorado State Games. The Games were held
in Colorado Springs at the Air Force Academy. Top youth and adult athletes from all
over the state came and competed in over 25 Olympic-style events.
Our team, The Strike Force, was able to practice in one of the nicest gymnasiums in the
area, LifeBridge Christian Church. Without hesitation, LifeBridge willingly offered use
of their facility for the youth from the Northern Colorado Region. It wasn't a matter of if,
but when we could use their facility for practices and scrimmages.
I'm still getting comments from the parents regarding the impact this experience has had
on their child.
Please call if you have questions.
Regards,
itarUCf -Xhoritterkte,
Darrell Hammond
Head Coach
The Strike Force Basketball Team
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
LIFEBRIDGE MAR 10 2003
CHRISTIAN CHURCH E'" 9 V
Connecting People With God
Community Use of LifeBridge Christian Church Facilities
LifeBridge assists the community in making our facility available for"non-church events"and meeting needs
where facilities are not otherwise available in the Longmont area. During a 12-month period, the facilities at
LifeBridge were used for approximately 350 community events, which accommodated over 15,000 individuals.
In addition, the LifeBridge Gymnasium/Activities Center provided space during a 12-month period for
approximately 700 community needs, with over 60,000 participants and spectators.
The following list is a representation, not all inclusive, of those community groups who have utilized the LifeBridge
facility:
• St. Vrain School District
> Choral programs
> Sports dinners
> Practices in gymnasium
> Fundraising concert
> Teacher training
S. Parent Meetings
+ Special Observances for 9/11 and Columbine School Disasters
o Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
+ Boulder County
> Polling place
> Aging Services
> Social Services
> Health Dept. (designated for mass Smallpox immunization site if needed)
> Sheriffs Dept.
➢ Foster Parents
• City of Longmont
> Training Meetings
o Longmont Times Call
> Award Dinners
o Funeral Services and Receptions (utilized by four local mortuaries)
• Community Nonprofit Organizations
> OUR Center Food Collection
➢ Angel Tree Christmas Gift Collections
> Optimists
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phone: 303.776.2927 • fax: 303.776.2902 • website: www.lbcc.org
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
> Kiwanis
> Friends First MAR 1 0 2003
> Life ChoicesPrrt:Rirn
> Habitat for Humanity
> Abstinence Awareness
> Kids Care (An Alternative for Youth)
> Apple Kids
> PEO
➢ LifeLine Health Screenings
> Bonfils Blood Mobile
> Teens Alive and Sober Committee
• Sonshine Preschool and Daycare
Si, Homeowners Associations
• Red Cross Emergency Shelter Site
• Evacuation Site for Local Schools
o Corporation/Small Business Meetings and Training
> Maxtor
➢ Syngenta Seeds
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> First National Bank
> Community Advantage
> Creative Memories
➢ Avon
> Mary Kay Cosmetics
S. Excel Communications
> Spanish Classes
• Private Social Events
• Birthday/Anniversary Parties
> Showers
> Open Houses
> Quinceneras
> Music Recitals
> Receptions
> Dinners
> Private School Christmas Programs
a Mentoring and Financial Support
> Support groups (12-Step, Divorce, Grief, and others)
➢ Individual Care Mentoring
> Individual Financial Support on "Drop-In" Basis
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Gymnasium Use Weld County Planning Department
> Basketball Leagues (men, youth) GREELEY OMCE
> Volleyball Leagues (coed) MAR 1 0 2003
> Basketball Sports Camp
> Volleyball Sports Camp p k tt'
> In-Line Hockey Camp
Soccer Camp
> Football Camp
> Seniors' ChairObics
> City of Longmont
> Longmont Christian School
> Longmont High School
> Longmont YMCA
> Optimists Tri-Star Basketball Tournament
> Our Savior's Lutheran School
> St. John the Baptist Catholic School
> A Better Life Experience for Developmentally Disabled
➢ Longmont Lightning Basketball
> Longmont Scorpions Baseball
> Longmont Vipers Baseball
➢ Longmont Cobras Baseball
> Friends First Basketball Tournament
> CU Girls' Basketball Clinic
> Sweet Sixteen Basketball Tournament
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
MAR 1 0 2003
LIFEBRIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICE
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▪ Time to Serve— 1,300 people providing 5,500 hours of community service in December
2002
Our second annual event registered 1,300 adults and youth who participated in 29 projects. During the first
two weeks of December, LifeBridge provided over 5,000 hours of community service. Some of the places and
organizations served this year included: Community Food Share,Longmont Humane Society, Casa Esperanza,
Atwood Shelter, Grandview Trailer Park, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, Salud Clinic,The Inn
Between, Mountain States Children's Home,Meals on Wheels,Salvation Army, and The Division of Wildlife.
• 30 LifeBridge Ministries provide supplies, donations,projects, and volunteers throughout
the year with an estimated 25,000 hours of community service.
The Time to Serve Event is indicative of each and every ministry at LifeBridge. We have over 30 ministry
teams who provide countless hours of community service and supplies. Here is a very brief listing of a few
examples of the ongoing element of community service;
a. Our children's ministry provided a room full of personal heath supplies for the Inn Between during a
children's summer program, and so involved our children in community service.
b. Our middle school students continue to serve the senior residents at Grandview Trailer Park.
c. Our High School students provided service at the Our Center
d. Our Women's Ministry provided Christmas gift bags to the Chronically Mentally Ill persons of Boulder
County and helped to remodel the Women's Shelter.
▪ Local Non-profit Board Involvement and Community Leadership.
Bill Grant, on the LifeBridge staff, serves on the following committees. Bill is on the Our Center Program
Committee,The Salvation Army Board (local funding), FBCI or Faith-Based Communities Initiative of Boulder
County, and Emergency Food and Shelter Program of Boulder County (FEMA funding via local United Way).
Volunteer Jack Hay,who recently retired from the administrative office of the St.Vrain Valley School District,
leads the LifeBridge Outreach Ministry Team. As a LifeBridge member,Jack attends the monthly St. Vrain
Community Council meetings with the human service organizations of our area. Jack also serves on the AFY
(Alternatives for Youth) board.
Bill and Jack serve as representatives of LifeBridge so that we might partner and cooperate with our community
nonprofits. LifeBridge seeks to help them be a success with their goals and endeavors by providing leadership,
volunteers, supplies, and donations.
• LifeBridge partnering with The Volunteer Connection to promote weekly opportunities of
service.
LifeBridge is cooperating with The Volunteer Connection to provide volunteers to community organizations.
The Volunteer Connection provides LifeBridge a weekly list of volunteer opportunities,which we publish in
our weekly worship program called The Connect. Individuals contact The Volunteer Connection directly to
volunteer.
Among the nearly 3000 members and attendees are significant Community Servants and
Leaders.
It is important to note that the members and attendees of LifeBridge are community minded servants and
leaders. They are part of many benevolent, business, service, school, and public organizations. Though some
have lived in this area for generations others are new to our community, they serve as highly responsible
citizens of their own initiative.
MAKING THE BASIC DIFFERENCE Weld County Planning Department
303 ATWOOD STREET O T T GREELEY OFFICE
LONGMONT,CO 80501 U
(303)772-5529 MAR 1 0 2003
FAX(303)684-0856
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March 6, 2003
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Greenwood
President
Roger Kopman Bill Grant
Past President LifeBridge Christian Church
10345 Ute Hwy
Chuck AllenLongmont CO 80504
Treasurer
John Mehaffy Dear Bill:
Secretary
Tom Beckett This letter is to extend our thanks to LifeBridge for the many ways
the OUR Center has benefited from your generosity. Over the last
Tom Garcia several years, your congregation has been a significant financial
Anahid Katchian Logue supporter of OUR Center in helping low-income residents with their
basic needs so they can work toward self-sufficiency. Your food
Liz Smokowski collections for our pantry have resulted in thousands of pounds of
groceries for low-income residents to stretch their food dollars.
Steve Strong
Devi Suess Additionally, volunteers from LifeBridge have served, and continue
to serve, on our Board of Directors, Program Committee, Child Care
Mark Sullivan Committee, and Development/Fundraising Committees. Many of
Clair Volk our weekly volunteers, whether they work in the kitchen, pantry,
clothing bank, intake center, or childcare centers, are members of
David Wright your congregation. LifeBridge has also helped with several special
projects—for example, volunteers to assist with our Adopt-A-Family
SERVICE CENTERS Program, making the OUR Center the recipient of your recent Giving
INTAKE Tree program, and renovating OUR Child Care Toddler Center.
303 Atwood Street
Longmont
303-772-5529 We are truly grateful for the numerous ways LifeBridge Christian
Church continues to support the local community, particularly those
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303-772-1342 Sincerely,
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501 5th Avenue Executive Director
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Boulder County Sheriff's Office
JOE PELLE
Sheriff Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
March 6, 2003
MAR 1 0 2003
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Mr. Kim Ogle
Weld County Dept. of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Mr. Ogle
I am writing this letter in support of the Life Bridge Christian Church. As a Deputy with
the Boulder County Sheriff's Office I am privileged to be the Chairman of the Boulder
County Triad, which sponsors the local S.A.L.T. Seniors and Law Enforcement Together
Council.
The S.A.L.T. Council is comprised of the following organizations: American
Association of Retired Persons [A.A.R.P.], Retired & Senior Volunteer Program
[R.S.V.P.], Retired Federal Employees Retired Teachers, Boulder and Louisville Senior
Centers, Colorado Coalition for Elder rights and Adult Protection, Widowed Persons
Support Group, Social Security, Agency on Aging, Health Professionals, Service
Organizations, Victims Assistance & Crime Prevention Programs, The Colorado Division
of Insurance, Bright Mountain Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, and Wright Kingdom
Realtors Inc., Boulder County District Attorneys Office, Police departments from
Boulder and Erie, and The Boulder County Sheriff's Office.
This countywide project is designed to reduce the victimization of the elderly
population by assisting and protecting the seniors in our community through the help of
the above organizations.
The work of the S.A.L.T. council culminates in an annual Senior Safety Conference. On
May 15th 2002 the Senior Safety Conference was held at the Life Bridge Christian
Church in Longmont Colorado. Approximately 250 seniors were in attendance, and
received information from the above organizations in addition to Veteran Services,
A.A.R.P. Elder Watch, Boulder Fire Department, Life Line, ID 4 ME, R.T.D. Programs,
Vial of Life, and Health screenings from Longmont and Boulder Community Hospitals.
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Bill Clark, Channel 7 News Consumer Advocate was the keynote speaker. Seniors
learned how to recognize scams involving telemarketers, home repair, Canadian Lottery,
Nigerian investment letter, and how to protect themselves and they're hard earned
money.
The conference was a huge success in a large part due to the availability willingness of
the Life Bridge Christian Church to be a supporter of community service projects. The
S.A.L.T. council was able to facilitate the exhibitors, and guest needs. The S.A.L.T.
Council would like to express our appreciation to the Life Bridge Christian Church for
their support.
Please feel free to contact me should you have questions.
Sincerely,
Deputy Russ Nanney
Boulder Sheriff's Office
1777 6th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
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Joe and Stephanie Pelle
13819 N. 95`"Street
Longmont CO. 80504
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
March 10, 2003 MAR 1 0 2003
Board of Commissioners rip, F rV F
Weld County
Greeley CO.
To Whom It May Concern,
I am a close neighbor to the current location of Lifebridge Christian Church. I am a
member of the church, and I am also an elected official in Boulder County, (Sheriff). I
am writing in an expression of support for Lifebridge and their current relocation plans.
I am aware of many of the concerns about the church's proposed location,and I am also
aware that they have been working hard to mediate or eliminate those concerns.
My wife and I would like to express what a wonderful neighbor this church has been,
literally and figuratively. We were not originally members, but were drawn there a few
years ago by all of the wonderful youth programs that they offer. Our kids grew up
playing organized sports on their teams, practicing basketball on their courts, and
attending youth groups and programs in their halls. The Lifebridge family has provided
countless opportunities to our kids, and their friends, regardless of beliefs or religious
affiliation. Lifebridge is a wonderful neighbor to youth in the community.
The church works hard to provide community service, reaching out in hundreds of ways
to show God's love by working in the community, (not within their own walls). This
includes service to the elderly, sick, and poor. They provide wonderful holiday programs
and facilities for a wide variety of events in the community. I am convinced that any
neighborhood would benefit from the presence of such a great community oriented
church.
Sincerel
oe Pelle
303-776-4608
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Bruce Grinnell
From: Receptionist
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 9:31 AM
To: Bruce Grinnell
Subject: FW: LifeBridge Development Proposal County Plannin '
('REELEY OFF
MAR 1 0 20i
Original Message
From: Mike [mailto :mwhisman@infi .net]
Sent : Saturday, March 08 , 2003 10 : 08 AM
To : Rmasden@co .weld. co.us
Cc : Gvaad@co .weld. co .us; Dlong@co.weld. co .us; Mgeile@co.weld. co.us;
Wjerke@co.weld. co.us; Toddhodgesdesign@earthlink.net; info@lbcc .org
Subject : LifeBridge Development Proposal
Dear Rob:
As you know from our work interactions, I live in the Elms at Meadowvale
Subdivision. My husband, Mike, and I moved there as the 11th homebuyer
when Ryland was just beginning its development . The country feel was
part of the area' s attraction for us .
We attended one of LifeBridge' s open houses last week, and I want to
r commend them for holding the open houses and seeking public comment on
their proposal . Mike and I were pleased to see LifeBridge had already
made several changes to their proposal to address neighbors' concerns .
If you approve the development, we urge you to do so under these
conditions :
1 . LifeBridge traffic should not connect to Pearl Howlett Drive . A home
site was originally platted to be at the west end of the Pearl Howlett
subdivision. We believe a home site is appropriate and that a traffic
connection is not . We are pleased that LifeBridge has dropped this
connection from their proposal . As you know, I am interested in trail
connections for the Elms neighborhood, so we would approve of a trail
connection at the west end of Pearl Howlett, but nothing more .
2 . LifeBridge lighting should be designed to minimize the impact on
homes . We moved from northwest Longmont to this area to get away from
bright stadium lighting on a nearby ball field. We thoroughly enjoy
stargazing at night and would like to continue to have that
opportunity. We realize that LifeBridge' s development will add some
light to the nighttime, and we are pleased that the church' s current
lighting plans seem to address this issue .
3 . We approve of the increased setbacks around the edges of the
property. LifeBridge has backed development away from the edges of the
property, and we appreciate that . We believe this increases the
aesthetic appeal of their plans and may help protect the viewsheds from
our neighborhood.
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- 4 : We approve of the decreased size of the amphitheater. Community
events at LifeBridge could make for wonderful outreach in this area .
Decreasing the seating capacity of the amphitheater increases the chance
r- that neighbors may react positively to LifeBridge' s outreach efforts,
because they will not be adversely impacted by the events .
Please be sure that the current and future development proposals for
this or future phases of the LifeBridge property contain the foregoing
elements, which are important to us as neighbors . Since development
will ultimately happen on this property, we prefer the church' s plans
for developing the site to other possibilities we can imagine . Even so,
we appreciate your efforts and those of your fellow commissioners and
staff to ensure this development minimizes the impact to its neighbors .
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Janis Whisman
Mike Whisman
P . S . If you could have your traffic staff repaint the lines on County
Roads 5 . 5 and 24 to add bicycle lanes or more width to the driving
lanes, except where left turn lanes are needed, we would greatly
appreciate it . We believe it would increase safety for bicyclists .
Thanks .
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326 Terry Street
Longmont, Colorado 80501
303-776-2313
March 10, 2003 Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
Kim Ogle MAR 1 0 2003
Weld County Dept. of Planning Services in r 4": j':p
Weld County Administrative Offices
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Dear Mr. Ogle,
I would like to take this opportunity to share with Weld County
Planning how much LifeBridge Christian Church provides and does
for Longmont and the community. LifeBridge Christian Church has
always opened their doors and facility to any family at the time of a
death or need of a facility for a funeral service. Their staff provides
ministers, musicians, sound technicians, receptions, and facilities
regardless of whether they or any of the family is members of
LifeBridge Christian Church. They truly believe in their statement of
"reaching out to the community". They show this through their
actions by also being there when called upon. The proposed
development will allow for significant increases in community services
and will meet the needs of our growing community. I personally have
seen their commitment over and over again for many years. I
strongly support LifeBridge Christian Church its pastors and staff in
continuing this community support.
Sincerely,
&.04
Rodney J. Ahlberg
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Weld County Planning Department
February 27, 2003 GREELEY OFFICE
Rick Rusaw, Senior Pastor MAR 1 0 2003
Lifebridge Church @@
Longmont, Colorado 80501 P. Fr C W V
Dear Rick,
Alternatives For Youth, Inc. would like to commend you and the Lifebridge community
for supporting our mission in service to the Longmont community. The Nonprofit Fair
that Lifebridge Church hosted over the holidays afforded AFY an opportunity to gain
name recognition and inform your congregation of the services we offer. Your generous
monetary donation helped provide holiday activities to the children in our programs.
We remain grateful for your willingness to make available meeting space at the church
that accommodates our Kids Care Club activities at no charge. The Kids Care Club is the
first of its kind in this geographic area. The Club provides opportunities for children and
their parents to volunteer in service learning projects that benefit the community.
Finally, your willingness to represent the Lifebridge congregation as part of the Alive and
Sober Coalition speaks to your church's commitment to the betterment of the Longmont
community. The activities of the Coalition, in part, led to the development and
implementation of AFY's Community Counseling Center.
AFY values its partnership with Lifebridge and looks forward to future collaborative
endeavors in service to the people of Longmont. Stated simply, Lifebridge makes a
significant difference in the quality of life for those in Longmont.
On behalf of the children we serve, I am
Sincerely,
G. Thomas Manzione, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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024 Ninth Avenue • Longmont, CO 80501 • Phone: 303.776.8184 • Fax: 303.776.1094 • Website: www.alternativesforyouth.org
AFY is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency.
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St. Vrain Valley
School District
March 7, 2003
Mr. Kim Ogle Weld County Planning Department
Weld County Department of Planning Services GREELEY OFFICE
Weld County Administration Offices MAR 1 0 2003
1555 North 17th Avenue rt
Greeley, Colorado 80631
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Dear Mr. Ogle:
The St. Vrain Valley School District has enjoyed a wonderful relationship with Lifebridge
Christian Church over the past several years. The school district has utilized the church
facilities for such activities as school concerts, large group inservices and athletics.
Lifebridge's facilities have been generously offered when schools and community facilities
cannot provide adequate seating for large groups and/or when sound and projection systems are
insufficient. In addition, area high school coaches have used the athletic facilities at Lifebridge
when schools were under construction or remodeling was interfering with schedules.
I have always found the staff and leadership at Lifebridge willing to help us with our needs. Not
only does our school community benefit from the facilities at Lifebridge, but others in the
Longmont area look to them as well for similar needs.
I encourage you to consider rezoning this property for use by Lifebridge Christian Church so
that residents of Weld County, Longmont and the St. Vrain Valley area schools can continue to
benefit from a positive outreach of their planned facilities.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Pam Leuschel
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Boulder Health Department
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Tri-Cities Office • !345 Plaza Ct. N., Suite 3A • Lafayette, Colorado 80026 • 303-666-0515
March 7, 2003
Mr. Kim Ogle
Weld County Dept. of Planning Services W.:;(1 County P,anninr D9partin2n+
Weld County Administrative Offices GHEE 'Y 0,-POE
1555 North 17"' Avenue MAR 1 0 2003
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Mr Ogle,
I am writing in behalf of the LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont to tell you what
good community citizens they have been. The management of the church has agreed to
be a site for a Mass Smallpox Immunization Clinic should it become necessary. We have
over 300, 000 residents in our Community and they have agreed not only to be one of our
four sites but also to provide enough volunteers from their congregation to staff this
clinic. This is a huge undertaking and Boulder County is very grateful for their
involvement.
In the past they have also provided space for Boulder County meetings for foster
parenting and aging services.
Boulder County will be losing a good community partner when they move to Weld
County. We will miss their presence in our county.
Sinferely,
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.11e A. Bevacqua BSN
Smallpox Project Manager
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Boulder�'+ Parks and Open Space Department
COU my Administrative Office:2045 13th Street•Boulder,Colorado 80302•(303)441.3950•FAX(303)441.4594
`� Fairgrounds:9595 Nelson Road•Longmont,Colored°80501 •(303)678-6235/441-3927
Mr. Kim Ogle March 6,2003
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Weld County Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices • Weld County Planning Department
1555 North 17th Avenue GREELEY OFFICE
Greeley, CO 80631
MAR 1 0 2003
Dear Mr. Ogle, C V F D
Life Bridge Church has reached out to Boulder County Parks and Open Space
through volunteer service. Their charitable efforts have consisted of a volunteer work
project on December 15, 2001 and December 7, 2002. All told, 28 volunteers
participated in the two projects providing 112 hours of volunteer forestry management.
Their faithful service to Boulder County will be missed. Life Bridge Church win be a
great asset to the rapidly growing population of Weld County.
Sincerely,
Chris Bates
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March 7, 2003
Weld County Planning Department
GREELEY OFFICE
Mr. Kim Ogle MAR 1 0 2003
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices cF NIFP
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Kim,
I have been a vocal music teacher in the St. Vrain Valley School District for the past 17
years. In addition, I was the director of the Longmont Children's Chorale for 9 years. During
that time I had my public school students and children's chorale members performing many
concerts for the Longmont community. Finding suitable performance venues was often
challenging. When LifeBridge Christian Church opened their facility I approached them about
using their building for local performances. They were very receptive and helpful in meeting
our needs. I booked each school performance on their site, and The Longmont Chorale
organization also booked their entire performance seasons at LifeBridge for several years.
On April 11 , 2003, in an attempt to service the St. Vrain Valley School district while in
their current financial difficulties, the administrators at LifeBridge have volunteered use of their
facility for a public school vocal festival and concert. Two area high schools will be involved as
well as a visiting high school from Idaho. They are donating the use of the facility at no charge
to the schools.
I have been impressed by the leadership at LifeBridge Christian Church for many years.
There seems to be genuine desire to extend a hand of friendship to the Longmont community.
I am confident that this will continue as they move into their new facility in Weld County. I am
excited about the opportunity this presents to Boulder County and Weld County.
Respectfully submitted,
Si ey Poppe
Director on Professional Leave, Longmont High School
Former Director, The Longmont Children's Chorale
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March 8, 2003
Wald County Planning DDpartmen'
GREELEY OFFICE
MAR 1 0 2003
Weld County Department of Planning Services " /
Weld County Administrative Offices
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Kim Ogle:
I am a Longmont resident and a Mother of a Down Syndrome child who is 4 years
old. We are not members of LifeBridge but my child does attend the Sonshine
Daycare and Preschool at LifeBridge. I can't express enough what support and
loving care we receive! I am more than supportive for the proposed church and
community center on the property east of Longmont. I want my child as well as
other children and adults of our community to have a safe, healthy, loving, caring,
learning environment. It's difficult and challenging with a special needs child but
I was welcomed with open arms at LifeBridge!
I am very much in support of the LifeBridge project. This place has impacted my
life and my son's life in a wonderful way! It would be a sad loss to our community
if this project was denied.
Sincerely,
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Jackie Merrill
Resident (Si Parent
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March 9, 2003
MAR 1 0 2003
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices
1555 North 17'h Ave.
Greeley, Co 80631
Dear Kim Ogle:
As a community member and a parent of my four year old, Amanda King, I am writing to
express support for the proposed church community center on the Lifebridge Christian
Church property near Longmont. The proposed campus-style community center that will
includes cultural, educational and recreational facilities will be an enrichment to what the
neighborhood currently lacks.
The proposal for a community center fills a void by the area surrounding the church
property, creating a benefit to us and our children. The daycare/pre-school programs at
Lifebridge has provided allot of families a topnotch educational, fun and safe learning
environment for their children. I welcome this addition to our neighborhood and
encourage support for the Lifebridge project.
Sincere ,
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Stephdnie King
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Weld County Planning Department
Kim Ogle GREELEY OFFICE
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices MAR 1 0 2003
1555 North 17th Avenue
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To Whom It May Concern:
Life Bridge Christian Church has been an invaluable service to me and the
girls of Girl Scout Troop 180. Many times over the last 6 years they have allowed us to
use the facilities to hold our meetings or special events and at no charge! Being a non
profit organization this has been a tremendous help to us, as many other places in our
community were charging quite a bit more than our troop budget would allow. I thank
Life Bridge for helping me to touch the lives of many young girls and to help them to
learn the skills to become positive members of our community. Life Bridge certainly
exemplifies the Girl Scout Slogan " Do A Good Turn Daily". When we have a place in
our community that opens it's doors to the young people of our community the way Life
Bridge has It helps to make my position that much easier!
Valorie Lopez
Leader- Junior Troop 180
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Kim Ogle
Weld County Department of Planning Services ! IO County Planning Department
Weld County Administrative Offices GREELEY OFFICE
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 MAR 1 0 2003
To Whom It May Concern:
Last year Life Bridge opened it's doors and provided an invaluable service
to a wonderful group of young men in our community. My son played on a baseball travel
team out of Longmont. During the cold winter months we were looking for someplace
warm to hold our practices. To our surprise no one was willing to let us hold baseball
practices in their facilities. When I approached J.R. about the possibility of us using the
gym he had no hesitation. Needless to say we were able to begin practices and because we
didn't have to wait for the warm weather we were able to get the boys a jump-start on the
season. With the extra practice time our team did very well throughout the season and as
a result we made it to the state playoffs!
Thank you LifeBridge for your continued support of the youth of our community.
Valorie Lopez
Parent of Nick Lopez formerly of The Longmont Vipers
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Dear Kim Ogle:
I am a Longmont resident and parent of 5 children, which my youngest attends the Daycare and
Preschool at LifeBridge. I am writing to express my family's support for the proposed church and
community center near Longmont. What a wonderful, caring place for my children! We are in
need of more places like this for our community. I welcome this addition to our neighborhood
even though I'm not a member of LifeBridge!
Sincerely,
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Resident, Parent & Teacher
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March 7, 2003 "A Healthy Choice"
Coun„ Planning Department
Kim Ogle
GREELEY OFFICE
Weld County Department of Planning Services MAR 1 0 2003
Weld County Administrative Offices
15555 North 17`"Avenue "Th f r.F''a
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear County Commissioners:
I am writing this letter in support of Lifebridge Christian Church's intent to relocate into
Weld County. Since 1993, Lifebridge church has supported the FRIENDS FIRST
organization and our mission through networking, and direct services to youth and
families.
In our formative years as an organization, Lifebridge's staff provided much needed
technical assistance relating to the development of our corporation and our mission. The
Lifebridge staff frequently serves on committees involving adolescent health and welfare
needs, and our strategic planning. Communities truly benefit from the number of direct
services provided by Lifebridge Christian Church. The church is tirelessly reaching out
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to support a broad range of community efforts.
Over the last 10 years, Lifebridge has actively assisted with events such as abstinence
awareness week. They have literally hosted thousands of youth and their parents in their
facilities to encourage and promote the best and healthiest choice for adolescents and
their parents, abstinence until marriage. Several times per year, Lifebridge has
collaboratively assisted TANF clients through our partnership. TANF clients have
received funding to assist them with utilities, automobiles and transportation, as well as
counseling services and support. The church has also provided full Christmas
celebrations for welfare mothers that could not afford to celebrate Christmas with their
children.
Lifebridge Christian Church is truly an asset to any community. I strongly encourage
you to approve their application for relocation in Weld County. This move will only
expand the benefits to individuals,families, and the most needy of the community at
large. Feel free to call me if you have questions or concerns.
Sincerely,/�J�.
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Longmont Cobra
Longmontcobras@yahoo.com
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GREELEY OFFICE
MAR 1 0 2003
March 10, 2003 n " "
Dear Lifebridge Christian Church,
Thank you for letting us use the activities room and gym for the Longmont Cobras Baseball
Team. The activity room worked great. It is nice to find a room that accommodates twelve
players and their families for our team meetings. As you know,the Longmont Cobras are an
eleven year old competitive baseball team that travels throughout the state to compete. The use
of the gym greatly enhances our ability to play against teams that also get an early start. This
allows us, in this cold weather climate,to have a place to practice. Once again, thank you, for
your investment in the youth in our community,the rewards are endless.
Sincerely,
Longmont Cobras Baseball Team
Coach Tim Ream
Coach Dave Even
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Mr. J.R. Mastellar
Lifebridge Christian Church MAR 1 0 2003
10345 Ute Highway
Longmont, CO 80501 ' ` `� '7 r
Dear J.R.,
On behalf of the Longmont Knights of Columbus, Council #1313, I'd like to express our
appreciation to you and the staff at Lifebridge for having extended the invitation for us to
participate in your men's church basketball league.
As you know, three years ago, we instituted a recreational men's basketball league at our
own school gymnasium at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, a program that met with
a very enthusiastic response. It was a great opportunity to meet fellow parishioners, enjoy
some camaraderie, and to work off a few excess pounds (!).
However, the renovation and expansion of our parish campus required the gutting of our
antiquated gym and converting it into classrooms. Our new facility is at least two years
from completion; our basketball league was kaput. What to do?
Lifebridge to the rescue! You very graciously offered our ball players the opportunity to
use your beautiful facility and to play in the Lifebridge men's league. Our Council took
advantage of the opportunity and has sponsored a team for the past two seasons.
It has been a great experience. The league offers like-minded men the opportunity to get
together in friendly competition, enjoy a good game, and to make new friends. Keeping
the focus on our greater obligations to God and family, and reinforcing that message each
week, is the better part of the program, however. You are to be commended for the
quality program that you run, the Christian example that you set, and the ecumenism
demonstrated in inviting a bunch of displaced (aging) Catholic basketball players to join
your league. I suspect that it is but a small aspect of your larger mission to the Longmont
community, but I wanted to extend our thanks and appreciation to you. Keep up the good
work!
Sinc y,
Wed
Phil West
Program Coordinator
Longmont Knights of Columbus, Council #1313
#303/772-0701
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a, 380 Lashley Street,Suite 200
• Longmont,CO 80501
(303)485-0023
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March 5, 2003
Attn: Kim Ogle l''LIU County Planning 6crsrtn;e.ar
Weld County Department of Planning Services GREELEY 0E FICE
Weld County Administrative Offices MAR 1 0 2003
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631 f r r n €-"'°A
RE: LifeBridge Christian Church
Dear Kim:
Please allow this letter to serve as a form of reference for the above-mentioned church.
I, Kendra Wilson, am the Boulder County Day Program Director for A Better Life Experience
(ABLE). ABLE provides both community participation activities as well as supported
employment services for adults with Developmental Disabilities. Our clients and staff have been
using the gymnasium at LifeBridge for about two years and have found this church to be an asset
to our community and to the lives of those with varying disabilities.
The gym at LifeBridge has been wonderful to use for various forms of recreation. It is
always well maintained. It is a controlled and safe environment where people can participate in
physical activity and be free from potential safety hazards. The staff people are friendly. They
are understanding and have always been receptive to our needs. We appreciate them and feel the
LifeBridge Christian Church would enhance the lives of any group, in any community.
I would be more than happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please
feel free to contact me at the number listed above.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kendra L. ilson
Boulder County Day Program Director
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