Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2014 03 12

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes th February 12, 2014 Page 3 of 6 Helen and Ember wanted to develop a protocol for citizens and board members speaking. They want people to stand and speak from the front of the room, to assist with volume issues in the large room. 2)Process for Board Member Submittals Helen and Ember wanted to go over how we handle email submittals. When board members submit or propose a document, or make comments on a document, they must adhere to the goal of transparency and identify themselves as the source. Tom moved that we approve these process suggestions and Linda seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Tom reported that he attended the Golf Course Public Open House and suggest that the public was interested in routing the Coal Creek Trail off the streets, and through the Golf Course, during the golf course repair/remodel. He was told it would represent a major redesign which may not be feasible. There were also liability concerns. Tom suggested that perhaps there might be a possibility of routing the trail around the periphery of the course rather than along the creek, and perhaps the golf course redesign could be made to accommodate this as a future plan. The board discussed pros and cons of various alignments through this section of the Coal Creek Trail. VII. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Alex Bradley, 1385 Caledonia Circle:Ms. Bradley wanted to discuss the church recently withdrawn, she and others submitted a petition to the City to purchase the property as permanently-protected Open Space or as a park. She read the petition aloud and submitted a hard copy of the petition to the board for the tories currently on the petition. Members of the board re-emphasized that the land parcel may be better suited for parks acquisition than for Open Space acquisition, and therefore advocacy of its purchase may not be appropriate for this board. VIII. Discussion: Resolution of Appreciation Helen submitted a letter of appreciation to thank the previous OSAB chair Tom Davinroy and the previous OSAB board secretary Alison Gorsevski. Helen read the letter aloud and submitted it to the minutes. Laura moved to approve this resolution. Spencer seconded. The letter was unanimously accepted. Staff will mail a copy of the letter to Alison. IX. Discussion & Action: Revisions to Draft Letter to City Council Regarding the Open Space & Parks Conservation Trust Fund. The board discussed the history of what lead to the board formulating this letter. Topics included: 1) spending, due to the mingled nature of the Open Space and Parks budgets. 2) Open Space maintenance facility came from the Conservation Trust 4