Hello Perry Park Metropolitan District residents,
October begins our budgetary season, with the board preparing and approving the 2025 budget. We plan to have our budget working session October 23rd in a special meeting after our regular October 10th meeting, and the public is invited to all of our sessions.
October also starts our second and final slash mitigation program pickup cycle for the year. Please follow the instructions carefully as piles not following the guidelines will not be picked up and you will need to pay for removal yourself. If you have a small amount of debris, please use your trash service as it is inefficient for a truck to stop for a small pile, and wastes your tax dollars. There is also the Douglas County free slash drop-off program which is every weekend which helps us save expenses and is more flexible for you. Instructions are also on our website https://perryparkmd.colorado.gov/bi-annual-slash-pickup-program
Please note that we have a calendar on our website https://perrypark.org with all upcoming events and committee sessions, where you can stay informed about activities.
The status of other current topics on the board include:
Wauconda Park plan - the UC Denver group has updated the park presentation from our last meeting which will be used to discuss an improvement plan with the board.
Gilloon Pond improvements - this summer saw multiple improvements to Gilloon Pond, including an improved trail! Water restrictions prevent us from making more improvements to the water area at this time.
Entryway improvements - we are reviewing updated options with CORE Electric to consider burying some of the power lines at the neighborhood entrance. We are also awaiting a decision from Colorado to designate our Gateway Pond as a fire suppression pond.
Committees - we need volunteers to improve our community. There are several committees: Independence Day Planning, Firewise, Entry Design, and Parks and Open Space that can always use help! To get involved, you can reach us at info@perrypark.org to offer your help and we'll get you connected.
Donations to Community Events - we have a non-profit, 501c(3) fund that accepts tax-deductible donations - the Perry Park Community Fund. See our website for more information.
Our October board meeting is scheduled for Thursday – October 10, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Perry Park Country Club and on Zoom. You can see the meeting schedule and documents, as well as other neighborhood information and contact forms, at https://www.perrypark.org - Zoom and in-person attendance are options, making it convenient for you to participate. For a calendar of meetings, please see our webiste.
Thank you on behalf of the Board of Directors,
Steve Ostrowski - Director & Secretary, Perry Park Metropolitan District
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