Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2014 04 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes March 12th, 2014 Page 3 of 6 the original sign design for the interpretive sign at Davidson Mesa kiosk with the intention to try to match it for the Harper kiosk. The board will discuss the contents of this sign at a future meeting. VI. Board Updates 1. Tom reported that there is some conjecture that the City Council and City Staff are considering the purchase the Baptist Church property on South Boulder Rd. for approximately 1.2 -1.3 million dollars out of the Open Space & Parks Conservation Trust Fund. The use of the property has not been identified yet, and there is still discussion as to what to do with the church building: subdivide the property or demolish it, etc. If the property is purchased by the City, from these funds, OSAB expects to be consulted as to the ultimate classification of the land. The board discussed whether or not OSAB should have had an advocacy role with regard to this property since it was a mid -range open space acquisition target, but a good park acquisition target. The board agreed that they acted within their purview on this issue, but was concerned that there was not a citizen board to weigh in on issues of land acquisition for potential park properties. This may be an item to discuss with Council during study session. VII. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda (none) VIII. Discussion: Way- finding Planning Currently there isn't a lot of City activity on this issue, so there may be a chance for OSAB to take leadership of it. Helen proposed forming a subcommittee to help move this along. A subcommittee of two board members does not trigger the public process (ie. requiring public notice and meeting on a public property). However, there are three board members who want to be involved (Laura, Tom, and Helen), so the board will need to proceed with the public notice rules. There is a 2014 budget of $54,000 for way- finding projects. All the products for this project must be ordered and received by December to qualify for this funding. Ember will email us the GIP description of the way- finding project. Missy suggested that the discussed color scheme and geographically - relevant names for the trails were important points for the subcommittee to keep in mind. She also suggested identifying the top ten (or so) destinations for distance markers on the trails. Ember reminded the board of the features OSAB identified as important for a good way - finding system during the January meeting, including: - Road names at intersections and underpasses - Small maps of the systems on the back of rule signs - Partnering with other departments (e.g. Public Works) to tie in with their color scheme /plans The subcommittee will meet before the next board meeting. 4