Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2011 11 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Agenda DATE Page 3of 3 Louisville Park, Rec & Open Space, so it would be great to have more people around as ‘eyes and ears’; Weed Wackers –This program exists, but is supposed to be self o directed and driven. Staff will help to identify areas in need of weed control but the group is responsible for setting its own work schedule. OSAB would like to see the program improved and expanded; Open Space Open House –Spring ’12? Roll out the Geocache o Hunt, advertise for volunteers, show off the open space. Educational Programs o IX. Discussion: Acquisition Opportunity There is an opportunity in Coal Creek Business Park. There is a 5 acre conservation easement, written into the easement is the opportunity for the City to purchase the parcel if the Business Park changes hands. The property cannot be built on or developed with the conservation o easement continuing. The result is that the property would probably be in a comparable o undeveloped state, regardless of the ownership. OSAB can make a recommendation to whether the property should be acquired. OSAB Recommendation: Staff should not exercise the right of first refusal and should not o purchase the property at the asking price. (In favor: 4 board members) Staffshould exercise its right and purchase the property. (In favor: o 2 board members) The recommendation not to purchase carries. X. Discussion: Community Gardens The Community Gardens in Harney/Lastoka Open Space have been at capacity for several years. There is typically a waiting list every year. o Currently, there has been a focus on building restoration to support the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) activity. Staff is currently awaiting a feasibility study that would determine the sources of water, water carriage, and costs for the CSA. th XI. Discussion Items for Next Meetings on November 9 Fire Department Open House in the Spring XII. Adjourned at 8:58pm.