Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2011 05 11

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes April 13, 2011 Page 2 of 5 • Tom pointed out that increasing the amount of concrete sometimes has increased environmental consequences, so the Board has been wary of this. VI. Staff Updates a. Aquarius Construction: Trail work has been completed. County has yet to reseed, but the major elements are completed. b. LOSAC: Meeting with Lafayette LOSAC is scheduled for May 5. c. Bench Donations: There have been 5 requests in 2 weeks, so there will be some new benches appearing in Open Space. Two will be put in at Davidson Mesa. There have also been requests for one at Coyote Run, one at Harper Lake, and another at Warembourgh Fishing Pond. o There is no official policy regarding the density of benches. d. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner: Scheduled for April 21 e. Fishing Frenzy: Friday, April 29. We will need volunteers to help with casting, taking off the fish, handing out fishing poles, baiting the hooks. There are two sessions — 9am and 11 am. o This year we will have 5 D.O.W. representatives helping with the education stations. f. Bird Walk at North Open Space: May 7, 7 am. The walk will be lead by a local raptor expert. Must register in advance with Nimira. g. Findings Presentation: Joe made a presentation to City Council about the Master Plan survey findings. It will be necessary to determine which land the City actually owns and maintains. h. Volunteer Weed pull: May 4, location TBD, time is tentative for 9am. The City Manager will be there. VII. Board Update a. Mike was contacted at the Findings meeting with the following comments: (1) Thistle weeds are a problem in Enclave Park; (2) The social trial from W. Pine Drive to Davidson Mesa is closed. Is there anyway to get a dedicated trail? o The problem there is that that is a private lot, so there is now a fence to prevent access. (3) There was a suggestion that parking be increased at the dog park at Davidson Mesa.