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COUNCIL DISTRICT 43540 S Poplar St Ste 100Denver CO 80237 7203374444

kendrablackdenvergovorg kathygiledenvergovorg tatecarpenterdenvergovorg lizzukowskidenvergovorg

IN THIS ISSUE

RESOURCESDENVER POLICE DEPT DISTRICT 31625 S University BlvdDenver CO 80210 Emergency 911 NonshyEmergency7209132000Police District 37209131300Crime StoppersAnonymous7209137867 (STOP) Gang Hotline 7209131339Report Graffiti 311 or 7209131311 3distdenvergovorg

CITY SERVICES Go to Pocketgovcom toreport problems and accesscity services The websiteallows you to checkrecycling and largeshyitempickshyup dates find propertyvalues sign up for streetsweeping reminders andask questions You mayalso call 311 or email311denvergovorg

Dear Southeast Neighbors

Our entire community is devastated and saddened bythe loss of the 14shyyearshyold boy who was struck andkilled by a car while skateboarding along Yale Ave The81shyyearshyold driver has also passed away Read the fullstory here httpwwwdenverpostcom20160718coleshysukleshystruckshybyshycarshydenvershydied

I appreciate the manycomments concerns andsuggestions passed alongto my office Irsquom currentlyin discussions with ourtraffic engineers and policeofficers on safetyimprovements Safety is atop priority for me I am also talking with StateRepresentative Alec Garnett about strengthening ourdrivers license requirements

Join the conversation as we begin our visioning processthis fall Bring your ideas about safety planning and thefuture of southeast Denver to our Visioning Town HallDetails are listed below

Please fill out the visioning surveyhttpswwwsurveymonkeycomrCPW9RTB To ensureyour voice is heard complete survey by the October 1deadline

Feel free to reach out to my office with questionscomments and concerns

Sincerely

Denver Days District 4 Jazz CelebrationAugust 3 7shy830 pmEisenhower Park Pavilion

311denvergovorg

THINK YOUVE BEENSCAMMED If you suspect youve beenscammed or exploited callthe District Attorneys Fraud Hot Line to report it 720shy913shy9179

COMMUNITYHamden Heights Library7208650185Ross University Library7208650955Eisenhower Rec Center7208650730Kennedy Golf Course7208650720Wellshire Golf Course 3037571352

STAY CONNECTED Legislative Sessionof Denver City CouncilMeetsairs Mondays at 530pm

Neighborhood ampPlanningCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairson Wednesdays at 1030am

Safety and WellshyBeing CommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 130 pm

Technology andGovernanceCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 130 pm

Business DevelopmentCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesdays at 1030 am

Finance and ServicesCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 1030 am

Business DevelopmentCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesdays at 1030 am

Finance and ServicesCommitteeMeets bishyweeklyairs onTuesday at 1030 am

Join us for a celebration ofsoutheast Denver Enjoy thesmooth sounds of the municipalband hang out with firefightersand learn about our GoodNeighbor Program Donate newsocksunderwear or schoolsupplies to Clothes to Kids andBe the Love Foundation for asnow cone See you there

Check out the map of other FREE Denver Dayscelebrations around the City and your neighborhoodhttpswwwdenvergovorgmapsmapdenverdays

Harvard Gulch Study Public MeetingAugust 31 530shy730 pmHarvard Gulch Rec Center (550 E Iliff Avenue) You are invited to a public meeting focused onneighborhood enhancement ideas surrounding theHarvard Gulch as part of the Denver Urban WaterwaysRestoration Study Visit wwwdenverwaterwayscom formore details

High Line Canal Conservancy Community Meetings Help shape the Canalrsquos future in the 3rd chapter ofthe series Learn more at highlinecanalorgcommunity

Sept 7 5shy8 pm Kent Denver Dining Hall (4000E Quincy Ave EnglewoodSept 8 1shy4 pm Green Valley Ranch Library(4856 Andes Ct Denver)Sept 8 530shy8 pm Westridge RecCenter (9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd HighlandsRanch)

SOUTHEAST DENVER VISIONING Join me this fall to learn how Denver is changingand share your ideas at our interactive Town Hall Usingyour vision we will develop a work plan to implementour ideas in the followshyup workshop Town Hall amp Visioning Sept 20 6 shy 730 pm ORSept 24 1230 shy 2 pm at TJHS (3950 S Holly St)

Followshyup Workshop Oct 25 6 shy 730 pm OROct 29 1230 shy 2 pm at TJ

Remember to fill out the visioningsurveyhttpswwwsurveymonkeycomrCPW9RTB Our work will help inform the citywide Denveright effort

DENVERIGHT Denveright is a communityshydriven planningprocess that challenges us to shape Denverrsquos futureTask forces that include neighborhood advocates willdraft four plans Blueprint Denver (land use) DenverMovesmdashPedestrians amp Trails Denver MovesmdashTransitand the Game Plan for parks What changes in land

use mobility parks andrecreational resourceswould make life in Denvermore enjoyable

Take the Denverightsurvey

httpsmaptionnairecomen1581 For moreinformation on upcoming public meetings visitdenvergovorgdenveright

GYM TO TAKE OVER VACANT WALshyMART Chuze Fitness will open in the former WalshyMart atMonaco and Evans in addition to 5 other locations in themetro area Chuze focuses on a low cost high value gymmodel with exceptional customer service and cleanlinessMembershiprsquos fees starting at $999month Learn more athttpschuzefitnesscom

STUDENTS WIN SUPER CITIZEN AWARD The Optimist Club of Monaco South has awarded 5thgraders with $50 cash prizes as winners of the Clubrsquos annualCharlie Korsoski Award Students are selected by teacherswho best exemplify the traits of citizenship to receive theawardCongratulations to the 2016 Charlie Korsoski Award winners

Olivia HernandezBradley International SchoolNubia GomezHamilton Middle SchoolUlviyya Sadigova Highline AcademyAlexia CodekasHolm Elementary SchoolEdward Strand Lowry Elementary SchoolNathan GebreshyHiwot McMeen Elementary SchoolJosh Wells Most Precious Blood Catholic SchoolKarina IzquierdoshyVelasco Samuels Elementary SchoolGrace Olson Slavens Elementary SchoolElaina Nederveld University Park Elementary School

HILCREST RESERVOIR Denver Water is making upgradesto the Hillcrest water storage facility at4100 S Happy Canyon Road The firstphase (the tanks) will run from 2016through late 2019 and the second phase(pumping station) will overlap with thefirst and is anticipated for 2018 throughearly 2020 To find out more informationgo to denverwaterorghillcrest

ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING It is never too late inlife to learn something newClasses for adults areoffered at the Academy forLifelong Learning A freeevent to preview classes willbe held on August 24 10amshy130 pm the CalvaryBaptist Church (Monacoand Hampden)

For more information or to register visit AcademyLLorg

Denver was ranked the third fittest city in thecountry by the American College of Sports

Medicine

SHORTshyTERM RENTAL APPLICATIONS On June 13 the Council passed a law to legalize andregulate short term rentals (STRs) The law requires owners toobtain a license follow rules and pay a lodgersrsquo tax Hostsmust be licensed by December 31 Visit denvergovorgstr toapply for a license report a problem or to learn more aboutSTRs

FREE PAINT RECYCLE Registration is now openfor a free paint recyclingcollection event on Sat August27 8 am to 3 pm in the SouthHigh School parking lot (1700 ELouisiana Avenue) Appointmentsare required Sign up at aug27shypainteventbritecom

View the accepted material list list at denvergovorgtrash

We are launching the GoodNeighbor Program at ourDenver Days District 4Jazz Celebration August3 7shy830 pm at EisenhowerPark Pavilion Please joinus Contactlizzukowskidenvergovorgto learn more

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Caring for your property is important to the aestheticsand upkeep of our neighborhoods Be a good neighbor andknow what the City regulates Nonshycompliance is subject to afine The following are NOT ALLOWED by the City Code

Unattended vegetation over 6 inches in heightTrash in yards or along alleysAppliances or furniture intended for inside use in yardsor porchesAccumulations of cut branches in yardAccumulations of dog manure in yardDefective or illegal fences For more info

For violations report at 3shy1shy1 or pocketgovorg

Colorados GDP growth is the 4th highest inthe nation

DPS UPDATE by Anne Rowe Board of EducationPresident Happy summer everyone It wasa terrific school year in the DenverPublic Schools I want to share with youa few highlights and things to lookforward this fall Did you know thatsoutheast Denver schools are amongthe top performing schools acrossthe city This coming year four of oursoutheast Denver schools welcome newschool leaders Cesar Rivera SamuelsElementary Mike Christoff ThomasJefferson HS Michelle Saab GrantBeacon MS and Jen Hansen South HS Irsquom excited for theseschool leaders to continue the great work of prior leaders andI want to extend a heartfelt thank you to these schoolrsquos priorleaders Thanks to the voters who supported the DPS 2012bond we opened the first new school building in southeastDenver in decades In its first year Joe ShoemakerElementary School has already become a thriving anddynamic school offering students an expeditionary learningexperience in a beautiful setting Denver is an amazing placeto raise a family yet Colorado still ranks 46th in the nationfor funding our public schools In Denver wersquove beenfortunate to earn local support to increase funding for ourschools This June a 75shymember citizensrsquo advisorycommittee asked the Board of Education to place a bond andmill levy on the November ballot The funds will support everystudent and school in DPS with focused programs to improvethe learning environments our children experience each day To learn more about the 2012 bond and mill levy programs andthe 2016 proposals visit bonddpsk12org I am eager tomeet with youndash whether individually or in group discussionsSimply reach out to me at anne_rowedpsk12org

TJHS EVENTS Join TJ Alumni on July 28 at830 am at Sams 3 (2580 SHavana Street) to help plan a majorevent on Sept 24 to celebrate theschoolrsquos students teachers andadministrators Please contactDanny Shwayder with your creativeideas at dashwaydgmailcom

CLEAN UP Itrsquos backshytoshyschool time HelpTJ spruce up their campus in the5th Annual Community Clean UpDay at TJ on Saturday August 68 amshy 12 pm Supplies foodcoffee and fun projects for all ages

DENVER DAYS COMMUNITY GARDEN AT SAMUELS Join the volunteer garden beautification day onSaturday July 30 8shy11 am The Samuels Community Garden(3985 S Vincennes Ct) helps provides nutritious food tostudents and families in need in our area In the spirit ofDenver Days spend an afternoon volunteering for a greatcause in our community Contact pallasquistgmailcom withquestions

There are 22 million trees in Denver

CRUSHED REDshy4901 S Newport St Located at the BelleviewStation the D4 team enjoyed afresh lunch at the fastshycasualspot Crushed Red Go healthywith their choppedshytoshyordersalads or indulge in their handshytossed pizza with fresh toppingsCrushed Red is part of the GreenDining Alliance a distinctiongiven to restaurants that producezero waste and are 100sustainable Check out theirmenu httpwwwcrushedshyredcom

DENVER REC CENTERS Did you know that a local pass to Eisenhower RecCenter is only $20month (ages 25shy65) and $825month forseniors (65+) Eisenhower offers clean modern workoutequipment and fun group fitness classes Relax with VinyasaYoga (Tues Thurs 6shy7 pm) or try Essentricsshy a dynamicstretching program to improve strength and flexibility (Sat915shy1015 am) For more fitness class options check outdifferent pass levels for a slightly higher monthlyfee httpsapmactivecommunitiescomdenver

For an extra challenge try City Park Boot Camp heldWednesday August 3 ndash Saturday October 8 on Wednesdays530 ndash 630 pm andor Saturdays 830 shy 930 amOne Day Option $ 75 | Two Day Option $ 125

JOB OPENINGS Interested in becoming an instructor Parks and Rec isalways looking for qualified and passionate fitnessprofessionals to teach in their 27 recreation centers Thisapplication is open the first three weeks of every monthYoga Essentrics Zumba Pilates Indoor Cycling andPersonal Training opportunities are available Visit atdenvergovorg for the Certified Fitness Instructor position

SENIOR SERIES Joined by industry experts we held an importantSenior Series meeting on housing and finances on July 27Seniors expressed their concerns and questions ondownsizing home sharing reverse mortgages tax creditssenior independent and assisted living

If you were unable to attend andor still have questionsconsider making anappointment for Senior OfficeHours Diane Young from theDenver Commission on Agingwill be available on August 10930shy1230 at our districtoffice (3540 S Poplar StSuite 100) Call the office 720shy337shy4444 or eshymailkathygiledenvergovorg toset up an appointment time

Also save the date for our next Senior Series Health ampMedicare Wed 928 1shy3 pm at Eisenhower Rec Center

Medicare Wed 928 1shy3 pm at Eisenhower Rec Center

SUMMER PUBLIC ART TOURS Public Art tours return in 2016 with a focus onexpanding accessibility On Saturday Aug 20 at 11 amDenver Public Art will present a oneshymile outdoor tour that iswheelchair accessible and includes verbal descriptionstouchable objects and guided tactile exercises as docentsshare the stories behind some of Denverrsquos most iconic piecesof public art All tours are free and participants are encouraged to RSVPonline at artsandvenuescom

PUBLIC RESTROOM PILOT PROGRAM Denverrsquos first mobile restroom opened in March onColfax amp Clarkson to serve residents and visitors includingthose that are homeless or commuting through the area Theunit is open daily with an attendant The City requests yourfeedback on the pilot program and to explore future locationsFor more information or to provide suggestions visitwwwdenvergovorgpublicrestrooms or contact Denver PublicWorks at PWCommsdenvergovorg

STORMWATER amp SANITARY SEWER RATE INCREASES New rates went into effect July 1 in Denver to providethe city with additional funding to improve storm drainageinfrastructure and keep pace with growth The rate increasewill support $383 million in drainage improvements waterquality projects sanitary system upgrades and infrastructureimprovements The average residential home owner will pay$23 more per year for the next five years Rate informationcan be found at wwwdenverwastewaterratescom There are many ways for you to stay informed and getinvolved in the projectCommunity Preference Surveys

39th Avenue Open Channel Community PreferenceSurvey 1 City Park Golf Course Redesign CommunityPreference Survey 1

Neighborhood Events

39th Avenue Open Channel Community WorkshopWednesday August 3 530shy730pm

Call the hotline (303shy223shy6585) or wwwdenvergovcom PlattetoParkHill to signshyup for email updates learn more aboutthe program amp contact the project team

Denverrsquos planning department has issued 32000building permits so far in 2016 for an estimated $16

billion worth of construction work

A Message from Mayor Michael HancockSafety on the 16th Street Mall

ldquoThe 16th Street Mall has been an iconic and importantpart of our city for decades and is used and enjoyed by tensof thousands of people every day Over the years the Cityand County of Denver has worked diligently to create a vibrant

and County of Denver has worked diligently to create a vibrantdowntown that offers something for everyone But there havebeen recent incidents involving threatening and violentbehavior That behavior will not be tolerated and the City incollaboration with the Downtown Denver Partnership is takinga number of steps to address it

The Denver Police Department has already significantlyincreased the number of police officers assigned to the areaand is working more closely with prosecutors and the courtsto prevent offenders who are endangering peoplersquos health andsafety from returning to the area The City also plans to takeadditional steps in addressing public and environmental healthconcerns

The City and the Downtown Denver Partnership will beworking with local businesses and property owners to adopt aunified approach to preventing halting and reporting unlawfulbehavior on or near their properties

Collaboration with businesses and you the community iscritical to the success of creating a safer and more vibrantdowntown One way you can help is to encourage people toGive a Better Way Remind your friends and family that wecan more effectively support Denverrsquos homeless by directlydonating to support services rather than giving money topanhandlers

Together we will create a better more vibrant downtownThank you for your partnershiprdquo

Michael B HancockMayor

CALENDAR

Copyright copy 2016 Councilwoman Kendra Black All rights reserved

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