Public Meetings About the Animas River Trail North Extension

Because of continued community interest in the extension of the Animas River Trail north from 32^nd Street to the northern City limits, the City is sponsoring a series of public meetings.  Updated information will be posted on the City website at www.durangogov.org and can be accessed by clicking on Animas River Trail North Extension under “Items of Interest”. 

Below is an overview of the meeting date, time and general discussion topics:

December 15, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. at the Community RecreationCenter

Presentation and discussion with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on the following topics:

• Summary of the issues and concerns identified at the November 18 public meeting and the staff response. 
• Identification of alternative trail routes that will be evaluated prior to January public meetings.
• No decisions will be made at this meeting regarding the trail alignment.

January 19, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at the Community RecreationCenter

Presentation and discussion with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on the following topics:

• Summary of updated issues and concerns to date and the staff response.
• Overview of the analysis of the alternative routes. 
• No decisions will be made at this meeting regarding the trail alignment.

January 26, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at the Community RecreationCenter

Public Open House beginning at 5:00 p.m. followed by a staff presentation at 5:30 p.m.

• Overview of issues and concerns and the staff response.
• Overview of the analysis of alternative routes for the extension of the Animas River Trail north of 32^nd Street, including a staff recommendation.
• Public input encouraged.
• Recommended next steps will be discussed.

For additional information, please contact Scott McClain, trail project manager at 375-7322, Kevin Hall, NaturalLands, Trails and Sustainability Director at 375-7315, orCathy Metz, Parks and Recreation Director at 375-7329.