Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2025 03 12

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes February 12, 2025 Page 5 of 7 through other cities, it would be a common interest to maintain and manage the trail collectively. o 2C renewal — it is on a 10 yr cycle. (sales tax for open space). Mayor is interested in making this permanent. Could revisit as a ballot measure in 2028 since it is a presidential cycle year and more voter turnout. o Susan wants us to think big — e.g. Water rights to enhance Coal Creek & Hecla Lake. We should think about buying water rights. Previous OSAB meeting had a staff member explain how expensive water is. But that shouldn't stop us from pursuing. o Susan suggests making golf course more suitable for animal habitats. Re- seeding with native plants, etc. It was noted that the golf course already has an Audubon Society certification and has a good reputation of being nature friendly with native plants compared to other golf courses. Ember — this could be a good topic for the PROST long term plan. Is it appropriate for OSAB to be included in discussion. o Move up Warembourg fishing pond in budget process — planning and design is 2027 and implementation in 2028. This should be delayed. Staff Q4 2026 will begin to discuss in preparation for RFQ in Q1 2027. This should be included in a future agenda. o Restore coal creek riparian area — no plans for a whole waterway assessment (Ember) o Biodiversity goals — Ember already working on noxious weeds control, vegetation surveys, grazing, birds survey, etc. when we know what we have, then we can develop a plan. Ember — this is already happening. o City wide rodenticide policy for private property — Susan: city staff is looking into this. Ember — what is OSABs role in this? OSAB sent a letter of recommendation to City Council and is looking into this. Other cities have this. Susan — we wait to see what staff says. Ember — OSAB has purview for public land not private land. o Mark Cathcart (public comment): suggests that OSAB prioritize rodenticide. o Mark P suggested to include Wildlife Plan — this is being reviewed by Staff and is included in the PROST plan and open space plan. 11. 8:20 pm Discuss Item: Identify Sub Committees (Tiger Teams). Presented by Susan McEachern, OSAB Chair (10 Minutes) • Possibilities: Trails, Bird City, Grants, Acquisition, Volunteer Comments on how tiger teams should be created: • Mark P — should have a scope, deliverables and accountability City of Louisville Parks Division 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4774 (phone) www.LouisvilleCO.gov 7