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Open Space Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />Feb. 12, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />a. 2013 Education Program Additions – <br /> Linda has contacted a local author about possibly speaking, but has not <br />yet heard back. <br /> Tom has recommended a book about mountain lions (Beast in the <br />Garden) as a possible idea for a “book club” type presentation. <br /> <br />b. Social Trail Article of Interest <br /> Linda came across an article about social trails. One point of interest was <br />that it discussed how to use natural features to “guide” people onto the <br />appropriate paths. The article will be distributed at the next board meeting. <br /> <br />VII. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda <br /> Caryn Greer, 161 Raintree Ct. – Ms. Greer reported that there are no <br />biodegradable baggies for cleaning up after dogs at the Warembourg <br />property. <br /> <br />VIII. Discussion: Davidson Mesa Ridgeline Trail Planning Update <br />a. Located West of the Dog Off-Leash Area <br /> Presented by: Allan Gill, Parks & Recreation Project Manager <br /> The new trail will be built where an existing social trail currently runs. The <br />trail is at the ridge line, west of the off-lease area. <br /> The project will be complete by late spring 2013. Construction will <br />probably take between 2 weeks and 1 month, depending on weather. <br /> The new crusher fine trail will be about 3,025 linear feet. The new trail will <br />be about 4’ wide. This is narrower than the standard, but it permits the <br />trail to retain a more natural feel and leaves a smaller footprint on the <br />Mesa. <br /> Construction budget is about $20k. Once construction documents are <br />finalized, the City will seek bids. <br /> Mr. Gill noted that the existing social trail is very rocky, so the contractor <br />will have to scrape rock and some top soil. <br /> A construction zone will be identified, and the contractors will have <br />approximately 10 feet within which to work. Re-vegetation will be required <br />after the project ends. <br /> Clark Hamilton, 7712 Spring Dr. – Mr. Hamilton and his wife are <br />volunteers on Davidson Open Space. <br />o He reported that there is a social trail at the mid-point in the new <br />ridgeline trail that goes down the slope at about a 20% grade. <br />o He stated that the social trail is very rocky and badly eroded, so <br />people are expanding that social trail to avoid the poor condition of <br />the main stem of the social trail. <br />o Mr. Hamilton would like to recommend that a switch-back style trail <br />is put in, in order to prevent erosion. <br />4