Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2025 03 12

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes February 12, 2025 Page 4 of 7 • Restore native ecosystems and grasslands — do we want consultants to come in an explain. Is there a role for OSAB for this? Mostly informative. This might be something we remove so we can focus on higher priorities • Trail master plan • PROST long range plan o Review interpretive education panels (approved in CIP and waiting for OSAB approval) o Wildfire mitigation communication campaign (contractor will highlight what was done and what we will be doing), contractor hasn't been assigned yet. Susan thinks OSAB has a big role in this. OSAB can give contractor some insight into this work. She thinks there is an overlap with OSAB and wildfire mitigation management. o Short street & Hwy 42 urban renewal plan - (trail connectivity & OS impacts) o Budget review o Prescribed fire — outreach plan — how it is created, packaged and communicated. (e.g. certain radius from prescribed burns and informing public (mailers)) and public awareness (city website). Staff would like some feedback on this one. Is the language on the postcard clear, blog, website clear? We don't want the public to be scared, is it clear and do they feel safe? o Bio blitz — could be leading small groups, or could be having an expert lead a team o Mark Cathcart (public comment) — Boulder County website has a list of prescribed burns dates. • 2025 OSAB Board Priorities o Complete city-wide wayfinding in 2025 (not funded for completion in 2025). • Adam - This has been funded by City Council. Funding source was lottery money. Note that conservation trust money will continue for several years to support completion and maintenance.) Andy suggests including a `thank you' slide to the council approved items. o Susan suggests developing an Education Trailer (similar to Waneka lake), noting this is a long-term wish. Engage citizens to learn more about open space and what to appreciate with open space. o Susan: proposes a Bird City designation o Susan suggested a Dark sky designation — this has also been suggested by Sustainability Board. City council is not in favor, since it is too costly. Maybe make this a targeted issue, maybe a long-term goal. o Machiko suggests that we (OSAB) have more collaboration and communication with other City of Louisville and other City Boards with shared interests (e.g. Sustainability Board). Susan agrees. e.g. Coal Creek trail goes City of Louisville Parks Division 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4774 (phone) www.LouisvilleCO.gov 6