Concerts in the Park Approved to Return to Riverside Park in June
The Grants Pass City Council, during their Wednesday night business session approved commercial activity and waived fees allowing Concerts in the Park to return to Riverside Park in June.
The Council approved two resolutions. One was a waiver of park reservation fees for Concerts in the Park produced by the Grants Pass and Josephine County Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber will be responsible for a $1650 refundable deposit. The second approved commercial activity at Riverside Park for the Concerts in the Park series.
The Council then approved an ordinance vacating the property lines between two tax lots on Southeast J Street and Southeast 11th creating one parcel. The property owner of both lots intends to develop the property with a new industrial building, requiring the vacation of property lines to meet minimum setbacks. There is no cost to the city.
The Urban Forest Management Plan submitted by the Urban Tree Advisory Committee was approved. The Plan outlines the committee’s vision, goals, and strategies for urban forest management for the City and guides the committee’s recommendations to the Council.
The Medicine Show Revival was approved to be held in Riverside Park on April 2oth. The event is part of a 7-day long event that begins in rural areas and culminates in Riverside Park focused on personal resilience and some alternative health treatments including acupuncture. They will be assessed a reservation fee of $355.50
The Council made several committee appointments. Tom Bradbeer was appointed to the Budget Committee on a 4 to 3 vote. Sue Densmore, Kevin Hopper and Vivian Williamson-Scibelli were appointed to the Tourism Advisory Committee unanimously. Monique Bourdeau, Tressa Jumps, and Amy Weis were all appointed to the Urban Tree Advisory Committee also on an unanimous vote.
