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City Council - Jeanne Robb, District 10
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City Council - Jeanne Robb, Dist. 10
 Welcome to District 10 City Councilwoman and Denver City Council President Jeanne Robb's homepage! You will find a plethora of information available on this website about District 10.
My office is here to serve you, the constituents of District 10. Feel free to call, email, or come into our office. Our contact information can be found under the " Contact Us" link on our website.
If you would like to receive my monthly electronic newsletter, "E-Talk in 10," sign up here. Monthly newsletters are also posted on our website.
Thank You!
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Important Announcements for District 10:
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Summer usually means swimming, biking, farmers’ markets, backyard barbecues, and outdoor concerts, movies and story hours. And we certainly have all of those listed in this newsletter.
This year summer also means citizen involvement! I want to bring your attention to some important public meetings (more information is provided below in the articles):
- If you are into zoning and land use, be sure to attend the District 10 Denver zoning code meeting on June 30. The whole city, including your property, is being re-zoned.
- If you care about recycling, composting, and issues around trash collection, then be sure to attend the meeting on the City’s new Solid Waste Management Plan on June 9 or 16. Citizens who wereunable to attend the meeting can take part in the public input survey online at www.DenverGov.org/TrashSurvey between June 10 and June 30, 2009.
- Or if the declining city budget and city services in general worry you, please attend the Mayor’s budget meeting on June 24 to learn more and give your input. If you were unable to attend, you will be able to review the presentation and take part in a public input survey at www.denvergov.org between mid-June and August 2009.
I’m proud of and value the active citizen involvement and awareness in District 10. As always, feel free to e-mail me or my staff with questions and comments.
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New Zoning Code Council District 10 Map Public Meeting and Presentation
Revising the Denver Zoning Code has been a 4-year city initiative. Council’s goal is to adopt a new zoning code for Denver by the end of this year. Public input is essential! I hope that you were able to attend one of the 5 Round 1 citywide meetings held throughout May to introduce the basics of the new zoning code to the public. If you were unable to attend, you can view a video of the central Denver meeting by clicking here and selecting New Zoning Code- Public Workshop Launch dated May 15, 2009.
In June and August, the Planning Department will be facilitating meetings especially designed for Council District 10. Each meeting will begin with a presentation of the Draft Code and Draft Maps by Community Planning and Development (CPD). Then CPD will divide attendees into small groups for facilitated discussions of the draft code and maps where staff will respond to questions and record recommendations. The input will be used for revisions to the draft code and draft map. The Council District 10 meetings are scheduled for:
- Round 2: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - 6:00-9:00pm, National Jewish, Molly Blank Conference Center, 1400 Jackson Street
- Round 3: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - 6:00-9:00pm, National Jewish, Molly Blank Conference Center, 1400 Jackson Street
Community, Planning and Development has announced that the first DRAFT version of the Zoning Code has been published for public viewing and comment on the New Zoning Code website. To view the DRAFT Zoning Code please click here. The maps will be posted for each Council District after their Round 2 meeting (so District 10’s map will go online after the 30th). You can visit the website at www.newcodedenver.org and find a lot of other useful information as well. They have a special system set up so that you can comment on your computer as you read through the code, so please share your thoughts. I will also have a hard copy of the code in my office and my assistants are up-to-date. Please feel free to stop by and chat.
You can also view the most recent Council Matters taping that features Councilwoman Carla Madison and myself talking about the Zoning Code Update by clicking here and then selecting the May 28 video. This will also be playing on Denver Channel 8 throughout the month of June on Mondays and Saturdays at noon, Thursdays and Sundays at 7 pm and Tuesdays at 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
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Independence Day Weekend in Cheesman Park: Kids Parade and “First Sunday in the Park” Auto-Free Day
3rd Annual Independence Day Cheesman Park Kids Parade
On Saturday, July 4th, join kids of all ages for the 3rd Annual Independence Day Cheesman Park Kids Parade. Meet at the east side of Cheesman Park beginning at 9 am near the Pavilion fountains and bring your decorated or undecorated bicycles, tricycles, wagons, and doll carriages. Decorations such as streamers and crepe paper are available at the parade provided by Cheesman Park Advocacy Group (CPAG). The Parade begins at 10:00 am just south of the Cheesman Pavilion on the east side of the park. Guides will help the children with the process. Automobile traffic will be routed away from the parade route.
Many activities are planned before and after the Parade so be sure that you don’t miss out. Some activities include face painting, balloon artist, marching band, police on horses, fire truck and fire fighters and more! Come and join your neighbors and friends and cheer on the children. We estimated well over 200 parade participants last year!
Donations included water from Pepsi, portolets from the Denver Botanic Gardens, and various cash donations from Cheesman Park residents. This parade is just another idea to encourage people to come together to Cheesman Park to enjoy its beauty, its trails, and other recreation amenities, and to provide our children with this special patriotic American tradition. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering or donating call Colleen at (303) 864-9855 or my office at 303-377-1807. Volunteers are needed!
Cheesman “First Sunday in the Park” Auto-Free Day Sunday, July 5
To provide greater predictability and increase public use, Cheesman Park roads will be closed to automobile traffic the first Sunday of each month May through September. On July 5, August 2, and September 6, Cheesman Park roads will be closed from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm to enhance the pedestrian and biking experience in the park. I encourage you, your family, and friends to come and enjoy a safe, peaceful day in the park.
The “One Book, One Sunday” children’s event at the Pavilion has been quite successful so far. However, “One Book, One Sunday” will not take place on Sunday, July 5 because of the 3rd Annual Independence Day Cheesman Park Kids Parade taking place on Saturday, July 4. Please join educators and children ages 2-8 again on Sunday, August 2 as they explore nature through stories and a children’s activity based on the book. This event is sponsored by Councilwoman Jeanne Robb, Cheesman Park Advocacy Group, Tattered Cover Book Store and Children’s Museum of Denver.
Future Cheesman Events include:
- Colorado Symphony Orchestra Thursday, July 23
- "First Sunday in the Park" Auto-Free Day Sunday, August 2
- "One Book, One Sunday" Sunday, August 2 11:30 am Cheesman Pavilion
- Denver Parks and Recreation “Movie in the Park” Jurassic Park
Friday, August 7
- Denver Municipal Band Thursday, August 13
- "First Sunday in the Park" Auto-Free Day Sunday, September 6
- "One Book, One Sunday" Sunday, September 6 11:30 am Cheesman Pavilion
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Related Links
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Denver's New Zoning Code
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Out door Markets and Farmers Markets in or near District 10
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Civic Center Café & Outdoor Market kicks off on Tuesday, June 16. Named best new farmers market of 2006 by Westword, the Civic Center Café & Outdoor Market is open every Tuesday from 11 am to 2 pm – complete with bistro seating, tasty lunch options, live music, and locally grown produce and goods. The market will run until September 29 (excluding September 8).
Cherry Creek Farmers’ Market started Saturday, May 2. Touted as Denver’s “Top Market” this market brings local organic fruits and vegetables, Colorado wines and other specialties in an open-air market setting. The Farmers’ Market is held in the Bed Bath and Beyond parking lot at 1st and University every Wednesday, June 3 – September 30 from 9 am – 1 pm and every Saturday May 2 – October 31 from 8 am – 1 pm.
City Park Esplanade Fresh Market started Sunday, May 10. This market is presented near the Sullivan Fountain, across from the Lowenstein Complex at Colfax and Columbine. This is one of the easiest local markets to use public transportation or bicycle to and may neighbors have turned it into their usual Sunday event. The market takes place every Sunday, May 10 – November 1 from 9 am – 1 pm.
Visiting Nurse Association takes place at 390 Grant on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from June – October from 8 am – 2 pm. New this year, this market will feature locally-grown organic fruits and vegetables as well as fresh-baked goods, flowers and plans. This is held across the street from the VNA office, just one block south of Speer.
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New “Do-It-Yourself” Guide to Home Energy Savings Available
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An hour or two of your weekend can reveal a number of ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Denver’s Building Department recently completed a “Do-It-Yourself” Home Energy Audit Guide that can be viewed by clicking here. After completing your home energy audit and making just a few inexpensive and easy to do home improvements, you will see a reduction in your energy costs.
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Denver Public Library Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library Closes in July for Better Denver Bond Repairs and Renovations
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Beginning on Thursday, July 9th, the Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library at 305 Milwaukee will be close for around 4 months for repairs and renovations as part of the Better Denver Bond program passed by voters in November 2007. While the branch closing is disruptive to library customers, it is necessary to accelerate completion of the badly needed renovations and building upgrades.
The Branch renovations will feature redesigned, state-of-the-art service points, redesigned Children's area, upgrades to conference and meeting spaces, improvements to public access computing areas, improved interior lighting and new paint, carpeting and furnishings throughout. Denver Public Library plans on having a re-opening celebration at the end of the work and we will keep you updated on that event.
A specific list of current improvements at various Denver Public library locations may be found at www.denverlibrary.org/bond or for a complete list of bond improvement projects citywide visit www.denvergov.org/bondprojects.
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