Friends of Denver Parks requests injunction from Colorado Court of Appeals

Posted on October 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Dear Friends,

 On Friday October 4, Friends of Denver Parks filed a written motion asking the Colorado Court of Appeals to grant an injunction to prevent the destruction of Hampden Heights North Park while the Court of Appeals reviews the merits of the appeal.  A copy of the Motion for Injunction Pending Appeal is attached.

 The motion was accompanied by 18 media articles, many authored by recipients of this email, as Appendices to show the Court of Appeals the level of public interest in this issue. 

 On Thursday October 3 Friends filed its opening brief.  A copy of the brief is attached also.

 Based on the attached briefs, do you think that the plaintiffs have a good enough argument to convince the court of appeals to allow the people to vote on this issue?

 Thank you for your interest in this important public issue.  Please contact John Case at 303-667-7407 if you have questions.

 John Case

BENSON & CASE, LLP

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Hampden Heights North Park Prairie Dogs to Be Killed Starting Sept 24, 2013

Posted on September 25, 2013 by | 2 comments
DPS Notice

Denver Public Schools Notice At Hampden Heights North Park

Denver Public Schools this week is posting public notice on the Hampden Heights site that black-tailed prairie dogs located on the site will be trapped, removed and donated to the Birds of Prey Foundation for the rehabilitation of raptors. This process is comparable to Denver’s prairie dog management guidelines.

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Prairie Dog Eating Weeds Hampden Heights North Park Photo By Nancy Stocker

Trapping will occur between September 25 and October 4. For questions regarding this activity, please call Denver Public Schools at 720-423-3200.

Friends Of Denver Parks President Renee Lewis said

“What makes this even more concerning is that we have a vibrant raptor population on the land.
To kill off their food source at the beginning of a predicted hard winter is unconscionable.
The prairie dogs are a keystone species.They are a crucial link to the overall ecology of an environment.  The Great Horned Owl breeding season will be occurring during the end of October. We have a substantial population that lives here.”
Many types of wildlife have been seen in this area and several species are dependent on the prairie dog for their survival.

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Friends of Denver Parks Announces Gala to Preserve Open Space

Posted on September 24, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Friends of Denver Parks has announced a fundraising gala, A Hootenanny Good Time, to be held on Saturday, October 26, 6:00-10:00 p.m., at the Crystal Rose, 9755 East Hampden Avenue in Denver.  All are welcome.  Tickets are $100 per person.  The evening includes dinner, dancing, cash bar, and the chance to enjoy the company of energetic committed citizens.
The group is excited to bring all of its supporters together in one place.  “We are proud that our venture is composed of citizens who are Democrats, Republicans, Independents, VIP’s, professionals, workers, environmentalists, business owners, neighbors, rich, and poor.  We cover the spectrum of citizens who simply want to preserve this open space as part of our community where people can live within the city, while enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds us.  This was Denver’s zoning and land use plan since 1967.  Hampden Heights North Park has been treated as a park since it was acquired in 1936.  We want to preserve it as a dedicated park for future generations,” said Renee Lewis, President of Friends of Denver Parks. Continue reading →

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