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Open Space Advisory Board <br />Meeting Notes <br />March 13, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />Lafayette is proposing that the work be completed by the Boulder <br />County Youth Corps. The joint owners of the property will be meeting to <br />discuss the feasibility of this project. <br />The McCaslin & Washington Underpass project continues. <br /> The Parks and Recreation Department is looking into trash and <br />o <br />recycling can options and reviewing plan drawings. <br />The Open Space Division has selected a contractor for weed control in <br />2013. The scope of work will include weed monitoring, <br />recommendations for control, and herbicide spraying on selected Open <br />Space properties throughout the Spring and Fall of 2013. <br />The Open Space Division is currently selecting the contractor for the <br />fence work at Harper Lake Open Space. <br />The Parks and Open Space Department is filling dog bags more often <br />with biodegradable bags. <br />12 people attended the Volunteer Raptor Monitoring Training session on <br />th <br />February 27. <br />VII. Board Updates <br />Linda shared an article from Dwell magazine (see pages 29-36 in the <br />March Board Packet) on the study and observations of short cuts and <br />social trail development. OSAB brainstormed ways to study and <br />document changes in social trails over time. Laura volunteered to help <br />take photo points of some key social trails in Louisville. <br />Parks and Recreation staff participated in a webinar training on <br />wayfinding. The Planning Department has $90,000 for a wayfinding <br />program focused on McCaslin Blvd. and will partner with the Parks & <br />Recreation Department in the fall to finalize a design standard. <br />VIII. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda – <br />Jean Morgan, 1131 Spruce Street, Louisville. – Jean’s Question - Is <br />there a percentage of the tax that is set aside for land acquisition? The <br />information provided to the public about the Open Space tax <br />emphasized future land acquisition and Jean wants to be sure that the <br />City is prepared and well funded if land becomes available for purchase. <br />Jean also expressed concern that too much money is being spent on <br />park maintenance and operations. <br />4 <br />