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