Rosedale Harvard Gulch Neighborhood Association

Board Meeting Minutes

September 23, 2021

Via Zoom

I. Call to Order Tom Montoya, President, called meeting to order at 7:00 PM

II. Meeting Attendance: Tom Montoya (President), Mike Lapp (Communications), Ryan Lake (Treasurer), Ginny Eiseman (secretary) Natalie Dorshimer (community Liaison). Jane Potts (Vice-President), Susan Rafferty (member at large) and Maria Hargett (business) were not in attendance. Community members – Leah Hoffer-Solomon, Karen Golan. Community Guests- Elisa Bupp and Brent Fahrberger representing Councilman Paul Kashmann and ?? Denver Parks and Rec.

III. Approval of July Minutes- Approved

IV. Approval of Treasurer Report. Approved. August balance is $3,887.00.

V. Report by Councilman Paul Kashmann- Presented by his staff Elisa Bupp and Brent Fahrberger. City is still looking at lowering the speed limits in all neighborhoods to 20 MPH with the slogan 20 is Plenty. This initiative started by citizens and council members based on other cities who have reduced the speed with positive results and speeding is the number one complaint to the council. The council is also considering lowing the bike speed on bike paths. Bike thefts are on the rise due to organized crime. Residents are urged to register their bike online with the city of Denver. The registration process is going to a different format to make it easier and more effective. They are looking at a program in Vancouver, Canada that has reduced bike thefts by 40%. The budget for 2022 is 1.49 Billion. An amendment passed for $40,000 to be used to provide community engagement training. The RHGNA thanked Councilman Kashmann for the $1,000.00 donation used towards the Summer Event. Questions ---There is a need for safer crosswalk at Downing and Wesley due to increased traffic from Denver Brewery and other businesses in that area. And there is a need to repave sidewalks in Harvard Gulch Park. The Councilman representatives will forward this for further consideration. The past sidewalk program for the city was not successful so the Denver Council is starting a group to further asses the needs/solutions.

VI INC Report- Jane Potts: Jane was unable to attend this meeting.

VII Old Business

a. Discussion of Rosedale School Community Benefit Agreement. Tom Montoya has been working with neighbors near the school on what should be in the agreement now that the lease has been finalized between DPS and the Board for the Central Denver Classical High School. They have started removing the asbestos which will take about 3 months. The agreement includes noise construction to be with the hours from 7 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and 8:00 am to 5:00 PM on weekends, parking and supplies for construction equipment on the school property only and a project site manager is available to work on gong with the community needs. The central part of the building will be completed for the Freshman class starting 2022. The other classes will be added as the other parts of the building are completed in about 4 yrs.

b. Neighborhood Watch and Community Crime Update. Susan Rafferty not in attendance to report.

c. Summer Event Recap. The event was well attended by our community. Various issues of holding the event were discussed that would improve planning for next year event. Suggestion—the board approve getting a debit card for prepayment event needs.

VIII. New Business

a. Meeting Date for October. There will be a Zoom meeting on Oct 28th at 7 PM.

b. Payment of Summer Expenses. Ryan reported on the expenses. The board approved Mike Lapp to be reimbursed for printing of yard signs and sandwich boards for a total of $165.30 and Tom Montoya to be reimbursed for rental of generator, extension cord, porta potties, liability insurance and permits totaling $1,007.45. Checks at time of event went to the bands, Polka Folka for $400.00 and Crew de Groove for $460.00. Total Expenses came to $2,032,75. Total income came to $2,184.84.

c. Possible Next Event. An indoor event/outdoor event for Fall was discussed. The weather can get too cold for an event planned in November. There is no possibility to hold inside event at the Rec Center due to COVID restrictions. Next planned community event will be most likely be an outdoor event next summer.

d. Status of Board Member Susan Rafferty. On Sept 22, 2021, Susan Rafferty sent Tom Montoya an email with her resignation as community at large position which was accepted by the Board. The Board members and community participants are asked to come up with nomination for this position.

IX. Adjournment- Adjourned at 7:48 PMRosedale Harvard Gulch Neighborhood Association