Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2014 07 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes June 11th, 2014 Page 4 of 6 8. Tom suggested that there could be language in the plan to provide for temporarily closing properties or sections of properties to protect coyotes that are aggressive due to denning. OSAB agreed. 9. Missy and Laura liked the graphic showing the futility of lethal control in the Superior plan and recommended that Catherine see if she could use the figure, or one like it. 10. Jeff asked about the proper response for a homeowner who has coyotes coming into their yard, and suggested that there should be a "what to do if there's a coyote in your yard or private property" section in the document. Catherine and Joe suggested that people call 911 and Police would follow the management and response plan. This is another reason why OSAB thinks the private property section should be explicit and called out. Linda suggested that Police might need coyote- specific training if they are being tasked with evaluating whether a coyote encounter is aggressive. Joe said that he would like to see that, too. 11. Missy reminded the Board about the historical communication difficulties between Open Space staff and Police, and asked whether this plan provides for a central repository for coyote documentation data. Staff wants Open Space to manage that repository. Helen suggested that Open Space should also report coyote summary data back to the public since we are asking the public to report. 12. Laura noticed that the coyote encounter forms say to send them to Catherine's City email address, and she suggested establishing a designated "CoyotesCc�LouisvilleCo.gov" email address where forms could be sent. This email could then be forwarded to Catherine or whoever is in charge of coyote response management at the time. 13. Tom mentioned that the response plan doesn't include any sort of longer -term follow up after incidents and attacks, and it might be reassuring to specify a long -term response. 14. Missy asked if there is a need for any additional budget for the expanded education and outreach indicated by this document. Catherine said that there hasn't been specific consideration of this additional budget load yet. Laura commented that she thought Catherine has done a very fine job on this draft document, OSAB agreed. IX. Discussion: Survey & Wayfinding Subcommittee Updates The wayfinding subcommittee is waiting to review and provide input on the wayfinding RFP and will report when they have seen it. No action from the survey subcommittee. Tom has not heard from the professor who expressed interest in doing citizen surveys. X. Discussion: Review Materials for Study Session with City Council The study session with City Council is on August 12th. Helen provided OSAB with a draft document to share with City Council for the study session. This was included in the meeting packet. 5