Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2015 06 10

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes May 13th 2015 Page 2 of 5 D) Weed control started this week and myrtle spurge and hoary cress were the target species which will be treated (mechanically and/or with herbicide) in all Open Space locations that we are aware of. E) There are some new volunteers that will be working on photo point monitoring. F) There are four new volunteers for the Adopt a Property program. G) Staff has started training the City of Louisville Police Department on coyote management issues. H) Education Programs: April 20— Fishing Frenzy (115 kids) April 25—Purge The Spurge (7 people participated) April 30—Coyote Management Plan Presentation (4 attended) May 14, May 23 Noxious Weed ID programs June 6— National Trails Day, trail building volunteering at Davidson Mesa (8:00- 12:00) July 11 —Trail building volunteer (a family friendly activity) This Sat —City volunteer appreciation breakfast (9:00- 11:00) VI. Board Updates - A) Mike reported that the Fishing Frenzy was well -run, fun, and popular. He hopes it will be continued. VII. Public Comments for Items Not on the Agenda — None VIII. Discussion Item: Open Space Operations 10 -year Horizon Brainstorming - Mike introduced the exercise. The point was to ask the board members to envision what the Open Space could be, without restraints. Each board member wrote a list of ideas as "homework" and brought them in. Mike asked everyone to summarize what they wrote. The goal was not to debate or discuss, initially, but to hear each other's ideas. Linda —land is legally protected, weeds are removed, clear system wayfinding, good fish/bird habitat, steady trail maintenance, toilets are well- sited, the system is kid - friendly, agricultural lands are preserved and productive, wetlands are preserved and enhanced (e.g. aerators as needed, floating wetlands, etc.), remedies for trail overuse, education for public about Open Space vs. Parks, increased snake appreciation Mike — restored natural habitats, no- conflicts amidst users, no sunset on Open Space tax, the properties ecologically managed, and enough open space to prevent overcrowding Spencer— restored ecology, preserved wildlife, inclusivity (everyone has equal access), inventory of the ecology for long -term management, properties are closed during excessive snow & rain events to actively prevent erosion, a social trail remediation plan, more educational programs Laura —trail system's "missing links" are established, major trail arteries are established and optimized for hikers and bikers, improved bike access to Old Town and McCaslin corridor, Harper Lake enhancement program, Russian olive removal /replacement with native vegetation, establishment of a full -time Open Space land manager whose primary directive is ecological management, prairie restoration at Warembourg/Damyanovich, a well - established working relationship between the City 3