Fred, Katy and Grace spoke about the draft Event Rest Policy for the 2016 season aimed at assessment of the rules which were also used for 2015. Fred explained that the 2016 permitting begins Nov. 2, so it has been necessary to develop a one-year Policy which defines the number of “rest days” in high event parks, to determine use of other parks, and a comprehensive assessment is complete at the end of 2016 season.
INC PARC will present two Resolutions at the Oct 10 Delegate meeting.
One concerning a call to monitor the effect of recycled water in Denver Parks and the other to postpone the public process until 2016 allowing time for a thorough review of all issues and policies regarding a proposed Comfort Dental Colorado Music Hall of Fame in a portion of the historically designated Trading Post land.
WHEREAS in 2014 the Denver Parks and Recreation Manager approved a concept for a 7,500 square foot building to house the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, presented by Comfort Dental, adjacent to the historic Pueblo Trading Post at Red Rocks Park without public input, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommendation, or historic preservation review, WHEREAS the City has put the …Continue reading →
INC PARC will present a resolution at the next Oct Delegate meeting concerning the effect of Recyled water on trees throughout Denver Parks. Also on the horizon are major changes at Red Rocks Park and the need for public input
To be presented at Oct 10, Delegate Meeting WHEREAS Denver’s trees form an integral part of its neighborhoods and especially its parks, and are worth many millions of dollars because of their aesthetic value, pollution-reduction, storm water mitigation, wildlife sheltering, climate tempering and other benefits; WHEREAS recycled irrigation water furnished by Denver Water began to be utilized in some Denver parks beginning in 2004 and use of said water continues to …Continue reading →
As the Denver Zoo pushes ahead on a $3.3 million City Park plant to convert elephant dung and other waste to power, neighborhood groups and city leaders are demanding details on air quality impact and safety.