Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)
Date Submitted: 5-22-2023
Requesting Agency: Parks
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Laura Morales
Email Address: Laura.Morales@denvergov.org
Phone Number:
Item Title & Description:
(Do not delete the following instructions)
These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below. Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.
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A bill for an ordinance naming a trail within O’Fallon Park “Winston K. Walker Loop Trail”.
Approves naming 2.9 miles of an unnamed park loop trail as “Winston K. Walker Loop Trail”, located within O’Fallon Park in Jefferson County, which is part of the city’s mountain park system. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-23-2023.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? Mountain park
Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:
Detailed description of the item and why we are doing it. This can be a separate attachment.
Through the community led efforts done by Mr. Everett Brinson and Mr. Walker’s surviving family, a full packet was presented to the PRAB which included: over 400 signatures in support (300 are required) and fifteen letters of support. The Denver Parks and Recreation Advisory Board held a public hearing on the April 12, 2023 meeting, PRAB approved the motion unanimously. The unnamed loop trail, currently encompasses portions of West Ridge Trail and Meadow View Trail, begins at the west trailhead from the parking area of O’Fallon Park and extends for approximately 2.9 miles into the park, which is considered a mountain park.
Address/Location (if applicable):
Legal Description (if applicable):
Denver Revised Municipal Code (D.R.M.C.) Citation (if applicable):
Draft Bill Attached?