Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2014 06 11

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Open Space Advisory Board Urban Design firms will come in and set design standards. Open Space Wayfinding area can be a subset of that, if desired. These projects could guide people to the trailheads, but the open space wayfinding would be its own thing once people were into the system. Helen asked when a color scheme would be decided. Sean said public opinion would be asked for early in the process. Mike questioned whether its actually in the Citys interest to direct out-of-towersto our Citys open space/dog areas, or if that will add to overcrowding. Sean said that could be up to the public input, so areas that people dont want to advertise should be considered as well. Christopher suggested that there could be help with people finding parking too. Christopher asked whether these design districtswould also include zoning and building design standards. Sean said yes. Missy asked if the City is expecting that the open space wayfinding will match the Citys style. Sean suggested it might make sense to, but it wouldnt be necessary. Missy asked how much each blade sign could cost. Sean said that all the signs for the downtown projects cost about $4,200. Blade signis the term for a smallish, rectangular sign showing direction and mileage to a destination. Sean suggested that we take pictures of signs in other cities that we like. Helen asked if OSAB would be specifically consulted about this process. Sean said all the boards and commissions would be consulted and the public would also be consulted. Sean said that trailheads could be part of the City wayfinding. Christopher asked if all the design firms were local (Front Range). Sean said yes. Helen asked if during the design, firms would be told that the open space project would also be coming. Sean said yes. Ember asked if all the signs in the packet were approved. Sean said they were liked, but that City Council wanted something more professional. Ember asked about the mini-maps. Sean said that they can be mounted to existing street lamps (but not the big Xcel-owned ones). This is a good way to reduce clutter. Christopher asked whether this RFP would take on the whole project or whether it will be subdivided. Christopher said it will not be subdivided. 1. Ditches were running with water, but were shut down during the early May storm. Now they are back up. Hecla Lake and the Warembourg Fishing Pond are both filling. The island in Hecla is complete (but not landscaped). The developer helped donate the soil to build it. There may be a volunteer project for the landscaping at Hecla next spring