Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2012 09 12

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes August 8, 2012 Page 2 Working on recreating geocache containers due to public concerns about resemblance to pipe bombs. New container design, a clear plastic model. Staff is interested in pursuing an Educational Coyote Mailer for businesses on McCaslin. This might be a winter project. Confirming presenters for this year’s Spooktacular Event and looking for volunteers. So far we have confirmed that the Butterfly Pavilion and Center for Snake Conservation will be in attendance. This year we are partnering with the Recreation Center to host the program. The program has been limited to the first 100 children (Plus parents). th August 16, 7-8 pm Birds of Prey Presentation Explore our waterways event, schedule Boulder County All County Board meeting is currently scheduled for Saturday, th Sept. 29Ember will request RSVPs. Davidson Mesa and Hecla bird survey are complete; staff is waiting to receive the final report. Hawks signal is approved across South Boulder near Harvey-Lastoka. VI. Board Updates None VII. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None VIII. Discussion: Draft Hecla Reservoir Open Space Management Plan Presented by Biohabitats, Inc. 15-20 presentation Goals: 1. Enhance wildlife habitat for birds and amphibians 2. Determine optimal hydrologic conditions for biodiversity 3. Identify Education opportunities Developer will do some preliminary work such as rebuilding the dam and grading the reservoir. Currently the Developer has submitted 80% complete Construction Plans which staff has reviewed and commented on. Staff will continue communication with the Developer. Biohabitats mapped plant communities within the reservoir. They found diminishing water resulted in interesting plant communities and other opportunistic species. The plant communities mimicked the gradual decrease in water levels forming concentric