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A PUBLICATION OF JEFFERSON PARK UNITED NEIGHBORS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

JEFFERSON PARK NEWSJPUN.ORG APRIL 2017

JPUN GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Tuesday, April 11, 6:30-8 p.m.Tuesday, May 9, 6:30-8 p.m.Riverside Church2401 Alcott St. | Rear [email protected] are welcome

LAND-USE COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, April 6, 6:30-8 p.m.Thursday, May 4, 6:30-8 p.m.Riverside Church2401 Alcott St. | Rear ChapelAll are welcome

MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFT TO SUPPORT JPUNAs a non-profit 501(c)3organization, your JPUN contribution is tax deductible. Send your contribution to: 2001 Eliot St. Denver, CO 80211

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JEFFERSON PARK CLEAN UPFor 15 years Jefferson Park res-idents have met each spring to clean up our community, network with our neighbors and provide to those in need.

Of course you can’t have a clean up without the breakfast burritos and coffee to get you started, or a BBQ lunch provided by Riverside Church after a hard morning of work.

Please save the date Saturday, May 13, 9:00 a.m. and look for more information in our next newsletter.

Free Pizza!

Volunteers are needed as we launch our 6th year of Music@JeffersonPark Concert Series.

Our next meeting is Thursday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m. at Sexy Pizza.

No experience is necessary.

Meet your neighbors, make new friends and help build your com-munity through music.

Concerts will be on Sunday, June 25, and Sunday, July 23, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Save the Dates.

BECOME A “CONCERT PROMOTER”MUSIC@JEFFERSONPARK COMMITTEE MEETING

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We’re always looking for volunteers, reach out to us if you’re interested in joining our team!

LOOKING FOR WRITERS AND DELIVERERS

All copy/photos/advertisements submitted to our Jefferson Park United Neighbors Newsletter will be edited and reviewed by our vol-unteer staff for style, grammar and content. JPUN reserves the right to refuse publication of any submitted material that does not meet our standards for a positive, educational community newsletter.

JPUNBOARD

2017 JPUN BOARD MEMBERSMichael Guiietz

(President)

Brian Aggeler

Donn Aggeler

Jenette Alie

Justin Archuletta

Kym Foster

Jill Folwell

Justin Potter

Matt Ruhland

Scott Shea

COMMUNITY

WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Welcome to Donn Aggeler, Jenette Alie, and Justin Archuletta who were recently elected to JPUN’s Board of Directors at the March General Membership Meeting.

THANK YOUThanks to our departing board members, Nicole DeJarnatt, Fred Blythe, and Nathan Adams for their service. Nicole was a former editor of the JPUN newsletter and instrumental in creating our Dog Days of Summer event that celebrates our four-legged friends in Jefferson Park. Fred served as Treasurer, roadie and fiddle player extraordinaire with Music@JeffersonPark Concerts. Nathan has provided his valuable knowledge of real estate and development to JPUN’s Land Use Committee. Please say thanks to your friends and fellow neighbors for all that they have done for our community.

UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGThe JPUN Board Meeting with be held on

April 22, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium Office, Gate 3

Open to the public

Donn Aggeler Jenette Alie Justin Archuletta


COMMUNITY

GET INVOLVED WITH JPUN!If you’re reading this, you are likely a resident, property owner or business owner within the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Have you ever wondered how to get involved in your neighborhood? Do you have ideas you think would benefit your neighborhood? Do you have neighborhood concerns you’d like addressed? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please consider coming to the next general membership meeting for Jefferson Park United Neighbors (“JPUN”). Even better, consider becoming a member of JPUN.

There are a few different ways to qualify to be a member of JPUN and they are as follows: (i) be a resident within the JPUN boundar-ies, (ii) own residential real estate within the JPUN boundaries or (iii) be a business with a principle place of business within the JPUN boundaries and perform regular, direct business operations within the JPUN boundaries.

If you qualify to be member of JPUN, please consider submitting a written and signed application for membership - a copy of which can be obtained (i) at a JPUN general membership meeting, (ii) by

requesting it via email at [email protected], or (iii) by downloading it at jpun.org. Once completed, please submit to the Secretary in person at a JPUN general membership meeting or via email to [email protected]. All applications for membership shall also be accom-panied by proof of residency, property ownership or locally operating business.

Your membership will be considered for acceptance at the end of the next JPUN general membership meeting. Maintaining your membership is easy from that point forward – simply attend and sign-in at least one JPUN general membership meeting each cal-endar year or notify the Secretary of your intent to maintain your membership status at least once each calendar year.

You do not have to be a member of JPUN to attend JPUN meetings or events; however, only JPUN members are allowed to cast a vote when required. Either way, please come, participate and join us in making Jefferson Park an even more vibrant and wonderful place to live and do business!

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Editor Wanted

Always lock up your bicy-cles if they’re kept outside and even if they’re kept in your garage. Otherwise, keep them inside the house.

Register Your Bike. Should your bike be stolen, register-ing your bike at any Police Station or COP Shop will increase the probability of recovering your bike.

PREVENT BIKE THEFTSBikes seized by Police are placed in their “Bike Pound” and if the owner is not deter-mined, it is auctioned off.

For more information on bike registration, bicycle auctions, and recovered bikes, contact:

BICYCLE RECOVERY phone: (720) 865-0090 Detective Lance Rushton [email protected]

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PET OF THE MONTH

ZOEY

Pet’s name: Zoey

Breed: Lab/Beagle Mix

Age: 2

Favorite food/treat: Cow cheekbones from Mouthfuls and bones by the stadium.

How did you meet your owners? I saw them walking around Dumb Friends League

How long have you lived in Jeff Park? Since I left DFL in 2015

Who is your celebrity dop-pelganger? Many people mistake me for a yellow lab puppy. I want them to know I’m a big girl. Fun fact though: I was on the news for

National Puppy Day the day I was rescued so I’m kind of a local celebrity.

What is your favorite thing to play with? I love ripping up toys and playing with them. Oh and when it’s windy, chasing blowing leaves.

Describe your most suc-cessful mischievousness. I’m not very mischievous but I’m a little weary of the world. The people who had me before DFL weren’t very kind and that makes me ner-vous. I might bark at you (my fellow dog friends) or your owners but it’s because of my trauma. I don’t mean it and am really a nice girl after you get to know me.

WOOFWould you like to see your pet featured? Please send photos and a few tidbits about your favorite pet to [email protected]. JPUN re-serves the right to edit all submissions.

WALK, BIKE OR DRIVE?HELP MAKE DENVER SAFER

Do you think cars drive too fast down your street or know of a sidewalk blind spot where cars cannot see you? Maybe you know a place where the bike lane could use more protection from traffic or does not connect through to your destination? Crash data only tells one side

of the story, and we want to hear from Denver residents where they think our streets can be made safer.

Denver residents and visitors are encouraged to visit denvergov.org/visionzero to take the map-based survey, select the location of their feedback, and add it to the map before April 30, 2017. Responses from the Vision Zero map-based survey will be used collectively by the city’s Vision Zero Technical Advisory Committee to identify patterns in behav-ior and street design to help set priorities for the Vision Zero Action Plan.

Happy HourJoin us for JPUN Happy Hour

Rising Sun Distillery, 1330 Zuni Street #J

Thursday, April 20, at 5:30pm

Everyone Welcome!

Summer Concert SeriesMusic at Jefferson Park’s Summer Concert Series

Sunday, June 25, and Sunday, July 23

5:00-8:00 pm in the grassy bowls of Jefferson Park

Bands to be announced

Volunteers are needed for the music committee as well as to help set up the day of the events.

Contact [email protected]

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COMMUNITY

JPUN UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS REZONING REQUEST

More change could be coming to the commercial center of Jefferson Park near 25th Ave. and Eliot St. thanks to a proposed rezoning application. Dublin Development, a local Jefferson Park based developer, received a unanimous vote of support at the March Jefferson Park United Neighbors (JPUN) General Membership meeting in favor of a zoning change for a proposed development site to the east of Sexy Pizza on 25th Avenue outlined in the map to the left.

Under the current G-MU-3 zoning, Dublin could con-struct another slot-home type townhome project but Dublin owners are hoping to receive city approval to extend the G-MS-3 zoning from Sexy Pizza to the West, allowing Dublin to bring addition-al ground floor commercial spaces to the neighborhood while constructing condo units on the 2nd and 3rd floors and parking below ground. JPUN

recently voted in support of a similar, but separate rezoning application across the street on the north side of 25th Ave that could bring similar ground floor commercial businesses to the neighborhood.

Jae Edwards, one of the owners of Dublin Development com-ments “there has been so much density added to Jefferson Park in the last few years, and more on the way with the addition of the apartments currently being built and those in planning, such as the La Loma site. There are not enough commercial amenities in place in the neigh-borhood to support the added density, and we look forward to bringing more of this to the neighborhood with this new exciting project.”

JPUN’s show of support is merely a first step in what Denver’s Community Planning and Development outlines as a 4-6 month process. Dublin’s pre-application meeting took

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place on March 29th, and Dublin ownership indicated the initial meeting went well, with no issues preventing them from moving forward with their ap-plication. While dates for public hearings have not yet been set, Dublin will need to present at the Community Planning Board, whose recommendation

to City Council is viewed as a must for successful rezoning applications. The Community Planning Board recently voted in favor of the rezoning efforts on the north side of 25th Ave, and with JPUN’s sup-port Dublin is confident in a favorable vote for their project as well.

By Justin Archuletta, Broker | Director of Development redT Homes


COMMUNITY

RIVER DRIVEMULCH PARTY

Stemming from too many wood chips delivered, River Drive resident, Ashley Daly-Morgan rallied neighbors for a Mulch Party.

E-mails were sent around and everyone agreed to spend their Saturday clearing out weeds, trash and trees from the south alley on River Drive.

A wood chipper was rented, blowers were put to use and pizza was ordered and 8 hours later the alley looks great. Well done neighbors.

JEFFERSON PARK’S ANNUAL

Clean Up& Celebration

Post Clean UpPicnic

CelebrationPARK CELEBRATION

11:30AM-12:30PMLUNCH PROVIDED BY

RIVERSIDE BAPTISTCHURCH

Saturday,May 13thGATHERING STARTSAT 9:00AM AT THEJEFFERSON PARKPLAYGROUND WITHLOCAL BURRITOS& 2914 COFFEE

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COMMUNITY

303.997.4001www.redThomes.com

[email protected]

Construction in Your Neighborhood

These beautiful units are spacious and feature large rooftop decks with panoramic views in an ideal location! Contact our office today to learn more about this newly released development.

Learn more at: www.JPOverlook.com

Jefferson Park Overlook

Twin 9s

Jefferson Park Townhomes at their finest! Call our office to schedule a tour and see the sweeping views offered from the roof deck of this 45 foot building with a unique

mezzanine level!Learn more at: www.Twin9s.com

Decatur 12

Want to live in the heart of Jefferson Park? Decatur 12 offers modern townhomes just a block from Jefferson Park Town Center.

Contact our sales team to schedule a hard hat tour today!

Learn more at: www.Clay14Homes.com

NEIGHBORS OF THE MONTH

BRITTANY ANDTYLER THORSON

Occupation: Tyler-Medical Sales; Brittany-Production Manager

Rent or own? Own

How long have you lived in Jeff Park? a little over 2 years

What is one word to describe our neighborhood? Growing

Favorite business in Jeff Park: Little Machine Brewery

Favorite restaurant in Jeff Park: Briar Common

Hobbies & interests: Traveling, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Hiking, Camping. All the great outdoor activities CO has to offer!

What is the best part about living in Jeff Park? We love the local residents and the feeling of community in Jeff

Park. Proximity to downtown and the ability to walk to great restaurants/breweries all has made Jeff Park a great place to call home

What is your opinion on all of the development in our neighborhood? Mostly good, we welcome the vast development that has been occurring in Jeff Park and overall in Denver. All the growth has been great for our local economy but there’s always some growing pains associated with construction and parking concerns with large row homes occupying smaller lots.

What is something about you that most people do not know? Our dog Cooper is really the sweetest loving dog when at home, but on a leash he has been referred to as the “Little Terror.” He is really all bark and no bite.

YOUHowdy Neighbor! Would you like to be neighbor of the month or know someone to spotlight? Email us at [email protected]


BUSINESS

BIZ BANTER

JENN DEWALL COACHINGLIFE & CAREER COACHING

5 MINUTES WITH Jenn DeWall, Certified Life & Career Coach, Owner Phone: 608-206-3464 Website: chooseyourhappylife.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ chooseyourhappylife/ Instagram: @coachjenndewall

How long have you been in business? Since 2013

Number of employees? 1

Why did you choose your Jeff Park location? My business is done over the phone so when we moved here I wanted a place that had a great outdoor option and had close proximity to the city. Jeff Park is amazing!

How can your business benefit the residents of Jefferson Park? I help you breakdown barriers, get clear on what you want in your career and design a personal development plan to get you there. All while empowering confidence as that is what will be most important in determining your success. My ultimate goal is to help you create more success, increase self-love and confidence, and stop wasting time comparing yourselves to others, feeling too stressed, and not living the life you aspire to live.

Are there any unusual or unique things about your business that you’d like readers to know about?

I have coached all ages even though I market only to Millennials. Age is nothing but a number and people of all ages can benefit from a coach.

What do you like most about doing business in Jefferson Park? When it’s nice, I can take my business outside to the park! So inspiring and serene considering how close it is to the city.

Describe Jeff Park in three words: Chill, Inspiring, Friendly

What do you think about all the changes going on in Jefferson Park? Love it!

Where do you see your Jeff Park business in 5 years? 10 years? I see my business transitioning to a movement. I want everyone to feel empowered and able to create and design the best life possible for themselves. I want to wake people up from the autopilot that they are on and help them realize that everything you want is at your fingertips. I want everyone to feel that they have the power to “Choose Your Happy Life.”

Tell your business story! Tell the story of your Jefferson Park business with a Business Banter feature in the JPUN newsletter. To learn more, contact [email protected].

YOUR BUSINESS

STORY


COMMUNITY

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2899 N. Speer Blvd #101 Denver, CO 80211

We have more listings in Jefferson Park

than any other brokerage!Call us today at:

Spring is here, and soon, the street sweepers will be too! Denver’s residential street sweeping season begins Tuesday, April 4 and lasts until November. Denver Public Works is re-minding residents to remember to move their vehicles on their street sweeping day, so crews can sweep all the way to the curb line and provide the best service possible! Denver’s street sweeping program removes dirt and debris off the streets, so it stays out of our air and water.

Residents are urged to follow the red and white signs posted on the block for street sweeping parking restrictions to avoid getting a ticket. Even if it appears a sweeper has cleaned the

street, it’s still important to not park during the restricted times posted, as the sweep-er may need to return to the area to make another pass.

Helpful ways to remember street sweeping day:

• Denver residents can sign up for reminders through Pocketgov, the City’s mobile web application. After creating a simple user profile, residents can receive both email and text notifications.

• Call 311 to request “no parking” sticker re-minders for a calendar.

STREET SWEEPINGphoto credit: John Prieto, The Denver Post

CongRatulatioNsCongratulations to these Jefferson Park establishments for

being recognized as Westword’s Best of Denver 2017.

Best Brewery Taproom - Ambience Little Machine Beer

Best Restaurant on Federal Boulevard The Federal Bar & Grill

Readers’ Choice for Best New Brewery Taproom Briar Common Brewery + Eatery

Parking restrictions vary throughout the neighborhood, look for the red and white signs

for details.


COMMUNITYPICTURE THIS

PHOTOS: (top) Baby Doe’s Matchless Mine Restaurant 2004; (lower) Element 47 2016

Baby Doe’s Matchless Mine Restaurant opened in 1978 at 2520 W. 23rd Avenue in Denver, Colorado. The restaurant overlooked I-25 and downtown Denver from its location on a bluff on the west side of the highway in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. The restaurant operated until approximately 2004 and then was used sporadically as a reception and banquet facility after that. The restaurant and its sister restaurant, The Chili Pepper, were demolished in 2007 for the development of the apartment complex that is now Element 47.

THEN & NOW

Do you have an old photo? of a location in Jefferson Park or the Highlands that you would like to offer for “Picture This”? We would love to see it! Email us at [email protected].

HISTORIC

PHOTOS

POTENTIAL DOGPARK

With so many new people moving into the neighborhood, it’s no wonder we’re seeing increased use of Jefferson Park. That increased use includes neighborhood dogs utilizing Jefferson Park as well. As a result of this increased traffic, neighbors have suggested building a new dog park in the area.

Across I-25 in Gates Crescent Park, an area was identified that could potentially be a suitable area for a new dog park. The area highlighted in the yellow box is a portion of Gates Crescent Park that very few citizens utilize.

The idea was floated to Councilman Rafael Espinoza’s office, who then informed the Planning Design & Construction Division of Denver Parks & Recreation. The proposed dog park was identified as a good candidate for a new dog park and is being submitted in the Capital Improvement Project list for 2018. It is a competitive process for funds, so expressing support for the proposed dog park can have a big impact.

Email Jeff Rodgers at [email protected] if you are in support of the proposed dog park and/or wish to be involved in helping make it a reality. A petition will be coming out this spring, so be on the lookout.


COMMUNITY

THE PARK PEOPLE’S ARBOR

DAY TREE SALEAFFORDABLE FRUIT AND

OTHER YARD TREES AVAILABLE

There’s no better way to spend Arbor Day than planting a tree. The Park People’s Denver Digs Trees program makes it afford-able and fun through its Arbor Day Fruit and Yard Tree Sale, Saturday, April 15, 12-2:00 p.m. Trees purchased at this annual sale not only will beautify Denver’s urban forest, the numerous fruit varieties also add to Denver’s edible landscape and pro-mote food equality.

The sale is open to everyone, regardless of where they live. Trees available include: Stanley Plum, Reliance Peach, Montmorency Cherry, Honeycrisp Apple, Cleveland Select Flowering Pear, Hot Wings Tatarian Maple, and a variety of medium to large shade trees. All trees purchased must be planted on private property. Species are available in limited quantities and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

EVENT DETAILS:

What: The Park People’s Arbor Day Fruit and Yard Tree Sale

When: Saturday, April 15, noon-2 p.m.

Where: City Park Greenhouse (2500 E. 23rd Ave., near 23rd & York, close to the Denver Zoo) and Sloan’s Lake Park (5055 W. 17th Ave., near 17th & Sheridan, across from Yates)

Cost: Just $45 for bareroot trees and $65 for balled and bur-lapped trees

Visit www.TheParkPeople.org, or call 303-722-6262 for more information.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TO UNVEIL ART EXHIBIT AND “PAY AS YOU WILL DAY”

On Wednesday, April 26, the Children’s Museum will unveil a poignant public art exhibition, Opening Doors, that celebrates our diverse community. The exhibit features a series of 11 doors, designed by local artists,

that form a ribbon at the Museum entrance with a message of “all are welcome here!” The exhibit will be on the Museum plaza through the fall of 2017, free for all to experience.

To kick off the exhibit opening, the Museum will host a “Pay As You Will Day” on Wednesday, April 26, where families can come to the Museum from 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and choose their own admission price.

Wednesday, April 26, 2017Ribbon Cutting: 8:45 am“Pay As You Will Day”: 9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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HEADER GOES HEREWALK, BIKE OR BUS THERE FROM HERE

RIVERSIDE CHURCHUPCOMING EVENTS

EASTERSunday, April 16, 9:00am-12:00pm

We will have a Pancake Breakfast free to all beginning at 9am in the FLC Gym on April 16 with the Celebration Service

at 10:30am in the worship center.

YOUNG ADULTS: FRANCIE’S HUT TRIPFriday, April 21-Sunday, April 23

For those seeking adventure, fellowship and a weekend away from the world the Francie’s Hut trip is for you. We’ll snowshoe in about 2 miles from the Spruce Creek Trailhead. This is a pack-in-pack- out adventure. Contact [email protected]

for more information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2401 Alcott Street | www.riversidedenver.com

SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD AT MILE HIGH UPCOMING EVENTS

Denver Outlaws vs. Charlotte HoundsSunday, May 7, 3:00 PM

Denver Outlaws vs. Rochester RattlersSaturday, May 27, 6:30 PM

BACON AND BEER CLASSICSaturday, May 13, afternoon session 1:00-4:00pm,

evening session 7:00-10:00pm, Cost: $69-129 baconandbeerclassic.com

Party on the field at Sports Authority Field at Mile High and indulge in unlimited bacon and craft beer. Sample 80+ beers from regional breweries, eat 30+ bacon-infused dishes from local chefs, play giant Jenga, battle it out on the bungee run,

compete in the Hormel® bacon eating contest and more.

ELITCH GARDENSOPENING DAY

Saturday, April 29 10:30am-8:00pm

see website for ticket prices elitchgardens.com

Enjoy Elitch Gardens’ 2017season April 29th through

October 29th. There’ssomething for everyone, with

54 rides and attractions,including 14 pint-sized

adventures, thrilling rollercoasters and an entire waterpark. This year, there’s more

entertainment than everbefore with exciting new

family shows, Dive-In Movies,a free summer concert seriesand three stunning fireworks

extravaganzas that will light upthe Denver skyline, plus Fright

Fest in October!

DOORS OPEN DENVERSaturday & Sunday, April 29-30 see website for tour times and

locations, Cost: $0-10 doorsopendenver.com

Doors Open Denver (DOD) isan annual two-day event that

provides opportunities forresidents and visitors to explore

our city, creating meaningfulconnections to the built

environment. Each spring, theDenver Architectural Foundation(DAF) inspires the community

to connect through self-guidedor expert-guided (fee-based)

tours of our city’s uniquespaces, including high-profile,historic, and/or artistic feats ofarchitecture and design. DoorsOpen Denver tells the story ofwhere Denver is, where it has

been, and where it’s going.

TARGET TUESDAY FREEPLAY NIGHT

Tuesday May 2 & June 6 4:00-8:00pm, Cost: FREE

Children’s Museum of Denver mychildsmuseum.org

Join us for a night of free playat the Children’s Museum ofDenver at Marsico Campus!Courtesy of Target, familiescan play at the museum for

FREE the first Tuesday of every month.

CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVALSaturday & Sunday, May 6-7

Civic Center Park, Cost: FREE cincodemayodenver.com

A weekend filled with food, funand culture, Denver’s Cinco de

Mayo ‘Celebrate Culture’ Festivalputs the spotlight on the

Mile High City’s vibrant Latinopopulation. With more than

400,000 attendees expected,it’s one of Denver’s most funand family-friendly events.

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