Open Space Advisory Board Minutes 2007 03 14

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes November 8, 2006 Page 3 of 3 speed of traffic and the inadequacy of the current crosswalk, OSAB is resolved to encourage the City to: 1) not expand the parking lot at Davidson Mesa at this time; 2) install flashing lights and move the crosswalk to the north at the soonest possible time that the! budget will allow, and/or consider funding opportunities to provide an underpass at this location; 3) add signage at the~ Davidson Mesa open space parking lot about available parking across the street; 4) Add additional and more visible signage of the approaching cross walk (for north and south bound traffic); 5) provide a better painted crosswalk; and, 6) improve the island safety at that location. Flooding exists at Davidson Mesa at the new section and that is being corrected. Mikael asked about dog poop at Davidson Mesa and Scott indicated that the Staff is looking at some creative solutions to this type of problem. The trails maps are complete and look great! They are available to the public for free. OSAB passed a resolution formally recognizing Jeff Moline's years of service to the City of Louisville and thanking for that service, and directed Scott Robson to prepare a certificate to preslent to Jeff Moline. Potential Open Space Acqluisitions - Scott made presentation on two parcels that may become available for purchase for open space. David Waldman recused himself from discussion of Property No.1, Gateway Property, and the Board provided guidance to Staff about this property. David Waldman and the Board discussed Property No.2, Davidson Mesa, and provided guidance to Staff about this property. Next meeting items - OriE!ntation, park waste cleanup issues, goal setting, site visits, "Adopt an open space" program, revisit acquisitions issues. Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 pm.