Their office conducted an online voluntary survey regarding the proposed alcohol policy changes that would go into effect for the year 2019 as a trial period. The report will be presented to the public on June 10.
The policy and FAQ are on denvergov.org/alcoholpolicy.
The new policy would allow special event permits at all parks for consumption of beer, wine and alcohol.
Removing City Council from vote on DPR park use issues seemed easy a few years back, but putting the vote back in City Council is harder. Still, it is a necessary move, to give citizens a local elected voice. INC and PARC & ZAP are persevering. Also the public needs to know details on park budget expenses.
Proposed dedicated parks tax floated by CM Jolon Clark. Clark’s proposal would increase the city’s sales tax rate by 0.25 percent, or 2.5 cents per $10 purchase. That would bring the effective sales tax to 7.9 percent on regular purchases.
A fundamental right afforded to the American Citizen is the RIGHT TO VOTE, to “Participate in the Process.” If one has the opportunity to vote and chooses not to do so, in essence that person is saying, “I don’t care”, “my vote won’t count”, or “things won’t change.” Well, you are right; unless you vote, they won’t change!
The May 19 2018 Zoning and Planning Committee meeting discussed the controversial proposed Larimer Square development, volunteers were sought for a sub-committee to make suggestions for improvements to the Platform for Zoning and Planning, there was a discussion about INC’s role in organizing and informing RNO’s about pertinent city activities, and finally, the position statement that INC sent to City Council and the Executive Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation on November 22, 2017 urging that “land designated as Zone District OS-A be subject to the planning and engagement processes of City Council, instead of the appointed Parks Executive Director” in order to “ensure a public voice is included in decisions made regarding the zoning and use of public parks” was discussed, as no response has yet come from the city.
Topic: DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies) and DOI (Division of Insurance)
– As the state’s regulatory department, DORA is committed to ensuring that businesses thrive in an environment that protects consumers. DORA’s nearly 600 employees are dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and promoting a fair and competitive business environment throughout Colorado.
– Division of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance industry in Colorado and assists consumers by answering questions, investigating complaints, educating about insurance. DOI also monitors insurance companies and agents operating in Colorado.
Harriet described the process and importance of creating the Conservancy for this 71-mile-long historic canal which dates to the 1880s and was originally an irrigation ditch for agriculture. It begins at Waterton Canyon and ends at the S. Platte, north of DIA. Today it runs through four jurisdictions each of which has signed on to the Conservancy project and takes an active part. The water it receives from Waterton is regulated by Urban Drainage and Flood Control engineers
The April 28 2018 Zoning and Planning Committee meeting featured a presentation by Kevin Priestly and Brad Calvert of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) informing the committee about the organization and its Metrovision Plan. As well, an update was given on the Group Living Advisory Committee efforts.
