City Council Study Session Summary 2012 05 22

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City Council Study Session Summary May 22, 2012 Page 6of7 • Enhance the education and outreach programs • Review and make recommendations regarding development and construction plans, management concerns, and CIP Matrix for open space • Assist in the development of a wayfinding program — trail users need to know where they are and so it's been suggested to place street names on the underpasses identifying the streets above. Comments /Questions: • Ember Brignull, Open Space Coordinator, thanked Mike Schantz and Helen Moshak for their hard work on the geocaching project. A geocache adventure is soon to debut on Louisville Open Space. • Ember gave an overview of the parking lot renovation project at the Aquarius Trailhead. The grand opening /ribbon cutting took place this evening. • Joe Stevens, Director of Parks and Recreation, said HFAB reviewed the plant palette and Public Works got involved on the entry. The goal was to create a rural - looking trailhead to coordinate with the feel of the Louisville Cemetery and the surrounding area. OSAB took the lead on review on the design and Director Stevens said he was very proud of what was accomplished. • Director Stevens informed Council that the CTC Trail bid project bid opening is on May 23rd. Plans are to begin construction of the trail in July and late summer /early fall completion. • Open Space Coordinator Brignull talked about the improvements that have been made to the Coal Creek Trail as it goes down the hill from the Aquarius Trailhead, next to Highway 42. This stretch of trail has had continuing problems with erosion, but since the multiple culverts have been installed there have been no erosion problems. • Mayor Muckle thanked the Board and especially thanked them for their educational programs. Tom Davinroy gave thanks to Ember Brignull for coordinating all the programs. • Director Stevens said that Ember has taken the lead to grow the open space program. Fishing Frenzy, a high profile event with many volunteers has been a success and is coordinated with the Recreation Center, Parks Division and Colorado Parks & Wildlife. • Tom Davinroy announced that OSAB plans for Hecla Reservoir to be a bird - watching lake. • Tom Davinroy's daughter, Hannah, celebrated her 17th birthday tonight and Tom was missing the festivities. "Thanks, Hannah for allowing your Dad to step away for this presentation." Happy Birthday! City Manager's Report — City Manager, Malcolm Fleming, distributed the current City Council Advanced Agenda.