Open Space Advisory Board Minutes 2008 03 12

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importance of the proposed McCaslin street crossing improvements between Davidson Mesa and Harper Lake. He suggested another crossing improvement across Dillon Rd. to connect the concrete trail under the power lines to the Coal Creek Trail. He also commended the quality of several Open Space programs and gave his thanks. Staff Updates 1. A Board member contact information sheet was circulated for updates. 2. Open government training will be held Monday, March 31 st at 7:00pm and April 3, at 8:30am in City Council chambers. There will be additional sessions in the fall. Attending one session is required for all OSAB members every two years. All board members received an Open Government & Ethics Pamphlet. 3. Ember circulated several handouts: Open Space Master Plan to new members, maps and various other informational handouts to the board. 4. The black-footed ferret program was very successful with large attendance. 5. The search for a new Open Space Technician has resulted in 50 applications. We have many strong candidates and are in the process of selecting candidates to participate in interviews. 6. Erosion between the Goodhue and Davidson ditches threatens to merge the two water streams north of the North Open Space. Concrete Jersey barriers will be placed in the ditch and backfilled to prevent erosion of the separating ground. They will be camouflaged as much as possible. 7. City of Louisville is requesting that we record who makes motions and who seconds them. 8. Mr. Mayhoffer passed away. Service times will be announced. 9. Rocky Mountain Raptor program will be held on April 22nd at 6pm. 10. Ember handed out a citizen's response to the prairie dog resolution that went to the city council. 11. The Daily Camera interviewed several members of the staff, board, and community about the prairie dog control resolution. Board Updates Truman inquired about the status of the railroad underpass request to connect the Takoda development to the existing trails. He wanted to make sure the potential safety benefit of keeping people from crossing the tracks was included in the proposal to City Council. Ember said that it was and that staff will continue to pursue the plan. Tom spoke at length with a Daily Camera reporter about the Prairie dog resolution. He does not expect it to turn into much of a story. Linda inquired about the black-footed ferret program. Ember replied that it is one of the most successful reintroduction programs in the country.