Open Space Advisory Board Minutes 2008 02 13

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes 13 February, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Board would work to ensure protection of the trees, riparian zone and associated ecosystem. Staff Updates - Ember Brignull reported. 1. OSAB resolutions regarding the railroad underpass and prairie dog populations are on the City Council agenda for February 19th. Tom has agreed to represent the Board in presenting these resolutions. 2. Appointment of new members to OSAB has been delayed by Council until February 19th. 3. The Balfour Retirement Community has written a letter of thanks to OSAB for its work on the North End property. 4. The Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring several educational programs this Spring: a. Black-footed ferret recovery program. Tue. 3/11 b. Rocky Mountain Raptors date TBA 5. An Open House has been scheduled for community input on trails and future trail links. Wed. 3/125:30 at the library. 6. Urban Drainage District has approved funding for projects in Louisville. Priority sites include an eroding cut bank along Dutch Creek and the Highway 42 underpass at Coal Creek. Also, the UDD will perform clean- up projects at by request and at no charge. 7. A revised map of Boulder County Open Space has been printed and limited quantities are available from the Boulder County Open Space Dept. 8. Russian Olives: The County is promoting efforts to increase eradication of Russian Olives. 9. Ember attended an In-stream Flow workshop and reports that approval has been extended to collect data on 2 reaches of Coal Creek. 10. David Waldman was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service to the Open Space Advisory Board. Thank you David. 11. Open Space Tech: The job listing for the new Open Space Tech position is about to be posted. 12. Kathy Martin reported that there is a national job search for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation. The position is expected to be filled in March.