Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2015 08 12

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trail connection opportunities. Erie is also interested in collaborating with Boulder County in pursuing grant funding opportunities or conservation donations to facilitate the preservation of these parcels Status: Boulder County has no acquisition plans in this area of Weld County. Because of funding constraints, it is unlikely that Boulder County would participate in this property acquisition 3. Open Space Map M, Three parcels NW intersection of Baseline Rd. and East County Line Rd. Linn McDonald, Millicam Revocable Living Trust, Lafayette 7 General Partnership. This wetlands area is a continuation of a larger wetland area south of the Highway 7 which is under one ownership. This wetlands area is well known and has been designated by the EPA as a National Priority Wetland. Both Lafayette and Boulder County have expressed interest in the past for joint acquisition and preservation of these wetlands as they provide critical nesting habitat for many species of birds. Status: Same as Lafayette #1. Boulder County is willing to work with Erie and Lafayette on this property. 4. Open Space Map 0, Lands on west side of 111th St., South of Isabelle Rd. Thelma Bishop, Susan James LLC. These parcels are north of existing Boulder County Open Space (Distel) and the Town of Erie's Schofield Farm. Boulder County also owns lands or conservation easement interests to the West along State Highway 287. Acquisition of these lands would preserve prime agricultural land and expand the scenic highway corridor along SH 287. Status: Boulder County is willing to work with Erie on this property. 5. Open Space Map S, three parcels along East side of 119th St. North of Jasper Rd. Allan Farms, LLC; Gene Wade Revocable trust; Sharon Norton. Agricultural lands on the East side of N. 119th Street and North of Jasper Road.. Parcels are actively farmed. The Wise Open Space and historical museum and other Boulder County open space lie directly west of these parcels. Not annexed to the town. The Erie Comprehensive Plan designates the land use of the two northern parcels as Rural Residential and the southern parcel as Low Density Residential. Prime candidates for agricultural preservation as all parcels are highly productive and the site is recognized as having "Nationally Significant Agricultural Land ". One of the most scenic views available in this area. May also provide critical trail linkage between the Kenosha Gravel Pit Wetland Reclamation area and the Wise Open Space and other existing Boulder County Open Space along Boulder Creek. Erie seeks Boulder County assistance with acquiring conservation easements over these properties. Erie is also interested in collaborating with Boulder County in pursuing grant funding opportunities or conservation donations to facilitate the preservation of these parcels. Status: Boulder County staff believes these properties would be good candidates for conservation easement donations and will consider pursuing them as opportunities become available. 17