Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2013 07 10

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes June 12, 2013 Page 3 of 5 construction. This proposal would entail working on one half of the underpass at a time. o Alternative proposal: to completely close McCaslin Boulevard during construction. This bid would be less expensive and take a shorter time to complete the underpass. The estimated time for completion would be 3 months. o During the construction of the underpass, the Davidson Mesa Open Space parking lot and the dog off-leash area will be closed. There will not be an alternative access point to Davidson Mesa during the construction of the underpass. The Harper Lake parking lot will also be closed during construction, with alternative access available on the north and east side of Harper Lake. o The City will be posting updates on the developments of the underpass on the web and to local media to explain the project and the potential impacts. o Utility work for the underpass will begin in June. o City Code Enforcement will be increasing their efforts to ensure that dogs are not off-leash on Davidson Mesa. o OSAB recommended that signage be posted at both Davidson Mesa and Harper Lake to explain that every effort is being made to keep these Open Spaces open during the construction. Cooperation from citizens is required to ensure that the properties remain safe, healthy and accessible. o Respect our neighbors and park in designated areas only. o Keep dogs leashed on Davidson Mesa and continue to keep dogs out of Harper Lake. o Stay out of construction zones. o OSAB also recommended that Open Space staff provide a description of the work schedule and updates in the progress. VI. Board Updates  Tom asked about the retention pond on Warembourg Open Space. The area is located just north of the Warembourg pond and has historically been stored with water that is drawn from the Goodhue ditch. Joe and Catherine will check on any plans to fill the pond. VII. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda  None VIII. Discussion: Property Tour Evaluation  The Board discussed attributes of the properties visited on the van tour. The Board visited properties: D, N, UU, M, L, G, H, I, J, MM, EE, GG, HH, JJ, KK, and B.  Property “D” - there was general discussion about the features of the property.  Property “N” - there was general discussion about the features of the property. 4