ROSEDALE HARVARD GULCH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AGENDA – April 20, 2023 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Harvard Gulch Recreation Center – Game Room
I. Call to Order 6:35PM
II. Meeting Attendance
Community: Tracey Pavelko, Kathy Darnell, Jesse Lopez, Fran Montoya, Jackie Purmort, Dave Sauve, George Potts, Bev Cox, Laura Flyr, Mikey Ignacio , Kellen Cross, Paige Brown, Todd Kanaster.
Board Members: Tom Montoya, Dana McGlone, Jane Potts, Katie Rice, Grant Brown, Natalie Dorshimer, Kevin Riley
III. Approval of March Minutes – Virginia Eiseman (minutes sent via email by Tom Montoya)
There was a motion and second to approve the minutes. The motion passed.
IV. Approval of Treasurer Report – Kevin Riley
There was a motion and a second t approve the Treasurer Report. The motion passed.
Starting balance: $1,799.99
Ending balance: $1,244.12
V. Report by Councilman Paul Kashmann
Our neighborhood is currently in District 6 and will now switch to District 7.
If interested in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for affordable housing, you can see how to make it easier and make them fit better into the current architecture of Denver at Denvergov.org/planning. Click on the plans in progress to see recommendations from the committee.
Councilman Kashmann is working with Councilman Jolon Clark (District 6) and Councilman Kendra Black (District 4) to clear up issues and change ordinance regarding large vehicle parking for inappropriate parking in the neighborhoods. i.e. semi’s parking in our neighborhoods.
Denver police department will be implanting a new program for stolen cars: DenverTrack. If you register your car Denvergov.org/denvertrack, police can access to your onboard GPS system to find your vehicle if it’s stolen.
He also addressed deteriorating walkways in parks. Parks and Rec has started walking parks and are beginning to estimate what the process will cost. Our new councilman will need to follow up with them.
23-213 Land Use Bill. This gives the state the ability to override the local zoning laws in cities throughout the state. Any single unit property in the state would be allowed to accommodate duplexes up to 6-plexes. Current ADUs allowed up to 1000 sqft, and this would increase. So, much larger ADU’s. It is a well-intentioned bill to help with housing crisis, but individual cities would no longer have the ability to make decisions for themselves. If you don’t like this bill, it is recommended that you contact state legislators or Governor Polis to give them your opinion.
Question from Bev Cox: Do we have to pay for a park permit for this summer’s event? According to Councilman Kashmann, we shouldn’t. RNO’s don’t have to pay those fees. RHGNA to contact Paul and Brent at his office.
VI. City Council Candidates Flor Alvidrez and Nick Campion
Flor: Spoke to the group about how she grew up in Denver and was heavily involved in helping creat infrastructure of the city. Her vision was “Every Denverite can breathe clean air and everyone can have a home.”
VII. INC Report – Jane Potts (restarted meeting at 7:07PM)
If you have a nomination for outstanding neighbor, you can nominate them at: INC Awards Nomination
New Swansea neighborhood has secured 120 locations for real-time air monitoring (!). They report electronically to a central site. Readings get sent to the company that’s polluting and to an individual’s phone. This was created because if Suncorp has a spike in pollution, they only have to report it if it lasts for over an hour. So, they’re being doing flairs for 50 minutes. This should help with more and better regulations.
Meetings located on YouTube.
a. Viva Streets Update
This will be over 4 Sundays where Broadway and Welton will be closed to traffic. The first one will be on Mother’s Day. The committee invited neighborhoods to do something fun for folks. RHGNA will be at the intersection of Bayaud and Broadway. More information on the INC website soon.
b. Council District 7 Runoff Election – Candidate Forum
RHGNA and other RNO’s are hosting another runoff Godsman May 3, 6:30 for City Council District 6. The debates will also be live on YouTube. *Note this was canceled later in the week due to Nick Campion dropping out of the race*
VIII. Denver Police Update Report – Grant Brown
District 3 meeting was last week. DPD updates
● We are the sub-division 313 within the District 3.
● Property crime over this last month is up 20.7% in our area (313). Storage units/garages are being hit hard. It is suggested that you save the serial numbers for the expensive items in these areas and be sure to lock everything up. If you have a charge cord visible in your car, make sure everyone can see nothing is connected to it.
● Catalytic convertors still being stolen, so try to get covers if you can and don’t leave your car out. You can also write your vin on your catalytic convertor, so it can’t be resold.
● Free club giveaway for vehicles – Sat, April 22 at 11AM (while supplies last) at Advanced Auto Parts (2319 S federal blvd).
● April 26th 6PM neighborhood watch training will be held at District 3 (University and I-25).
● Monthly coffee with a cop will be on May 3 from 10AM-12PM at Nixon’s on south Pearl.
IX. New Business
1. Board Elections (General Meeting at 7PM; adjourned at 7:07)
a. Vice President - Jane Potts – 2 year term (nominated and elected)
b. Treasurer – Kevin Riley to fill remainder of vacant term (nominated and elected)
c. Community Liaison – Katie Rice (nominated and elected)
d. Business Liaison – Natalie Dorshimer (nominated and elected)
e. Communications – Dana McGlone (nominated and elected)
f. At-large – Grant Brown (nominated and elected)
All folks above were elected unanimously to the board, since there were no challengers.
2. Recognition of Paul Kashmann for his service RHGNA
Thanked by the board and members of the community for his exceptional service to our neighborhood and RHGNA.
3. Plant sale
At the CSU extension building May 20th and 21st rain or shine. They will have master gardeners on hand for questions.
X. Old Business
1. Summer Event Update – if you want to join in planning meetings, email communications@rhgna.org
a. Change of Date to July 22 6:30-9:30 start
b. Items Completed to date
Park Permit Application - $130.00
Event Insurance - $285.00
Portable Toilets Rented – $360.00
Band Booked
c. Items to be done
Apply for OSPE permit
Contract with Food Trucks
Contract with Vendors
Contract a Band
Fundraising to pay for event expenses
2. St Paul’s
Next meeting will be May 2 at 6:30. If you have questions or concerns about the High School, you can email us at communications@rhgna.org and/or info@rhgna.org
XI. Adjournment – Next Meeting TBD (7:30PM)
