Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2013 11 13

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes Oct. 9, 2013 Page 2 of 5 • Way finding: Planning is moving forward in accord with the "small areas plan." They intend to come to OSAB to discuss the McCaslin / Washington area, including Harper Lake and Davidson Mesa and the Via Appia / S. Boulder Road corridor. This is tentatively scheduled for January. D Scott Belonger has volunteered to give a presentation on examples of way finding in the area, staff will check on availability and scheduling. • The Leave No Trace organization is willing to present to OSAB. They will let Ember know when their study's data (related to signage / compliance with language) has been fully analyzed, so that they can share their findings with us. • Weed control is almost complete. Staff has decided to do a pilot project on an area dominated by cheatgrass at Aquarius to see how the desirable grasses responds to a particular type of treatment. If it is successful, staff plans to do more work using this treatment and begin restoring the area D At Davidson Mesa, staff will be doing a similar pilot project. • Prairie dog contract bids are due next week. • Staff has submitted for a new full time staff person to join the Open Space Division. • McCaslin / Washington Underpass: O One concern is that people are trying to access Davidson Mesa from McCaslin (and vice versa). There will be additional signage put up. Staff is planning on trying to identify alternative parking, but so far, this has been difficult. • Emily Jasiak — Council Update: o Budget update: There is a sentiment among the Council that the Conservation Trust Fund should be used for open space and park acquisition and less for routine maintenance. ■ Perhaps OSAB should draft a letter making a similar recommendation? • It appears that the Tennis Center will not be moving forward. O There are on -going discussions with CTC and the Council about connecting the CTC area with Hwy. 96. D Council is interest in pursuing the proposed restrooms at Harper Lake. This would mean that restrooms would be installed at Harper Lake prior to completing them at Aquarius, as had previously been proposed. c Potential Future Agenda Item: Electric bikes on trails — Boulder is considering this issue. • FEMA will be contributing to some of the repair costs — bridges, Coal Creek Golf Course, trails, roads o Staff has been walking the trails and assessing the damage. O Estimate: About $12 million in damage to City property 00064672-1