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Council hears questions about Mountain Blue Sky operations agreement and Tribal access; parks director projects $900,000 in annual revenue
Summary
Denver Mountain Parks staff described a proposed agreement to have the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation operate Mountain Blue Sky (Echo Lake/Summit Lake). Director Shannon Denison said the first-year cost estimate is about $450,000 with revenue roughly $900,000 annually; council asked about tribal fee exemptions, volunteer roles and oversight.
Denver City Council heard questions April 13 about a proposed agreement that would have the Denver Mountain Parks Foundation operate the Mountain Blue Sky Recreation Area (Echo Lake and Summit Lake) under the Forest Service permit. The item was presented as Council Resolution 0430 during the bills-for-introduction sequence and drew detailed operational questions from council members.
Shannon Denison, director of Denver Mountain Parks, told council the city would retain enforcement and…
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