Published by Debra Rickard on May 14th, 2008 under Business. | No Comments »
As you know, the owner of the building that houses the Cherry Creek North post office on Columbine is not renewing the post office’s lease after September 30. Over the last week many contacts have been made, and the following is an update on the situation with the post office.
1. Post Office Relocation - Since the post office does not need or use all of the present space in its current location, another CCN location may be possible. There are certain parking space, loading dock, and other requirements that may need to be met. A new location has not been found at this time.
2. Service Contract - The postal service can contract with another business to provide specified services. It is our understanding that Send ‘Em Packing next door to the post office has been contacted about providing some additional individual post office box space and possibly other services, but Send ‘Em Packing would not confirm any arrangement. There may be USPS requirements that would prevent some businesses from being able to provide full retail postal services, so some post office boxes and services may need to be relocated to the Glendale post office.
3. City Council, Congressional, and USPS Contacts - Contacts have been made to Councilwoman Jeanne Robb and US Representative Diana DeGette about assisting us with this important CCN post office location matter. Councilwoman Robb has contacted Congresswoman DeGette’s staff and is in the process of setting up a meeting with the US Postal Service to discuss ways to preserve a CCN postal service location. A contact has also been made to the Denver USPS Consumer Affairs Director to provide assistance with this matter. The CCN BID is also as concerned as we are about the loss of postal services to the CCN businesses.
What can you do? Since many residents have contacted Councilwoman Robb and Representative DeGette, both are very aware of the CCN post office situation. Councilwoman Robb is working diligently to assist us, so it is suggested that we wait on the results of this meeting with the USPS officials. We are hoping that a suitable location in CCN can be found, and that some minimal lease extension can be negotiated to provide time to relocate without a loss of service. CCNNA will be represented at the meeting and will keep you informed.
If you should have any questions, please let us know. Wayne
