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City of Louisville Open Space A *lsory r oir 7 Msegiu g Minutes es July 12, 2006 Louisville City Council Chambers 7:00 PM Can to Order — Vice Chairperson David Waldman called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Roll Capp was taken and the following members were present: Board Members Present: Ted Kowalski, David Waldman, Tom Davinroy, Bret Harper, and Kate LeMere Board Members Absent: Michael Gheleta, John Carron Staff Members Present: Jeff Moline and Scott Robson Approval of Agenda — The Board approved the agenda, with the moving up of the Cottonwood issues due to the large public interest in this item. Approval of Meeting Minutes — OSAB approved the April meeting minutes, with changes to the spelling of Kate's last name and Bret's first name. Public Comments on topics not on the agenda — Spencer Guthrie, who lives on Azure Way, had some questions about the fencing on the Davidson Mesa open space property. Jeff described the fencing project as a way to control prairie dogs from leaving the open space property. Jeff agreed to work with the land owner to arrange to have a gate put into the fencing if desired by the private land owner. Cottonwood Corridor Proposed Development — Jeff Moline explained the history regarding this property and introduced the topic. Scott Robson indicated that there has not been a proposal submitted for review by the Staff or the Open Space Board. Then the public addressed the Board. It should be noted that over fifty members of the public attended the meeting. Annie Hughes had a prepared presentation on the importance of the Cottonwood Corridor. It is a noise and pollution buffer for residents, it supports wildlife habitat. It provides connectivity within the City. The corridor is a natural adjunct to Cottonwood Park. This property provides breathing room for the most densely City of Louisville Land Management Department 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4735 (phone) 303.335.4738 (fax) www.ci.louisville.co.us