Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2014 07 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes June 11th, 2014 Page 5 of 6 Missy suggested that the Board put the achievement /results /outreach sections at the end, since the Board is not anticipating a discussion about these topics. Jeff suggested that with only a half hour with Council, OSAB will not be able to review all of these topics with Council. Instead OSAB should write most of the points down for Council to review at their leisure and just have a directed conversation with Council. Laura suggested instead of the document's current bullet point format. Helen should write complete sentences which can be read by Council and will not need to be explained during the meeting. Mike suggested that we need to emphasize the Board's concerns about the acquisition process. Board members agreed that we need to prioritize the few things that are most important to bring to Council's attention. Linda suggested we label the specific things we want to talk about in the packet. Jeff agreed. The Board suggested that the four priorities to discuss with Council are: 1. The "Acquisition Issue ": How can we be more transparent and proactive about the land acquisition process? Who is monitoring the status of target properties? Is the City making any outreach to target property land- owners? How can /should OSAB be involved in this process beyond the ranking process? Does the City ever pursue Conservation Easements as an Open Space protection strategy? 2. The "Budget Issue ": OSAB would like to see specific accounting of Open Space vs. Park funding from the Conservation Land Acquisition Trust Fund, for reasons of both transparency and benchmarking against comparable Cities' open space programs. Also, OSAB is advocating a minimum balance of the fund be maintained. 3. Clarification of expansion in roles in parks: One issue that became apparent during the purchasing process for the South Boulder Rd. Church Property is that most of the Board felt like this would be a good purchase for Parks, and the public seemed to think this would be a good purchase for Parks. However, it was not the Board's job to advocate for the purchase of Park properties, and this property was never considered a high priority target for Open Space purchase. OSAB would like some clarity as to its obligation toward Park property land acquisition and whether some other Board or entity is advocating and advising for Park land. 4. Direction from Council as to what they think the Board's priorities should be. Jeff suggested that keeping a macro -view in this discussion will be helpful: where will City Open Space be in 5, 10, 50 years? Making Council keep the discussion at a high strategic level, rather than tactical level, will be the most effective. Missy volunteered to help Helen with this document. Discussion Items for Next Meeting on July 9th: a. Update on Leave No Trace. b. Report from subcommittees on survey and wayfinding. c. Catherine will bring edits on the coyote management documents and report on open space staff's meeting with Police Chief Hayes d. Further discussion and review of the study session document. XI. Adjourn Laura motioned to adjourn the meeting. Linda seconded. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm. 6