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Residents press committee to ask BOCC to revisit indoor arena open rides; staff to present outreach framework in May

Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee (POSEAC) · March 27, 2025
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Summary

Public commenters urged POSEAC to ask the Board of County Commissioners to reopen winter 'open rides' at the Fairgrounds Indoor Arena. Staff did not promise immediate reopening but committed to return in May with a clearer public-engagement framework; director's update also covered Prairie Run design progress and mine cleanup concerns.

Members of the public told the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee on March 27 that changes to Fairgrounds Indoor Arena winter scheduling have left horseback riders without access and asked POSEAC to recommend the Board of County Commissioners revisit the decision and take additional public comment.

Cindy Johnson said the riders have organized more than 150 supporters and asked the committee to recommend the BOCC "revisit this issue and take more public comment." Committee members discussed the limits of their authority…

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