Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2015 12 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes October 14th 2015 Page 3 of 4 drainage pipe that is flowing onto private property. They believe that the problem is appreciably worse since the parking lot expansion. The letter asks that social trails be closed and re- seeded to reduce storm runoff. They also request that the City move the Dog Off -Leash Area 500 feet to the south to create a buffer between the private property line and the Dog Off -Leash Area. Ember will include the neighbors' letter in the minutes. Mike expressed that he is concerned about the effect the Off -Leash Area is having on its neighbors, but he would strenuously oppose sacrificing more relatively pristine prairie from Davidson Mesa to the Off -Leash Area. He said he would prefer to see the City purchase a less pristine parcel of land for an off -leash area if the Davidson Mesa Off - Leash Area becomes too big of a public nuisance. Mike said that he definitely appreciates Mr. Rasor's input because the Open Space Board tends to think about the Off -Leash Area as it impacts the ecology and management of Davidson Mesa, not about its human impacts. Helen asked Mr. Rasor whether the neighbors or the City have been documenting the trash and water issues. Ember told Mr. Rasor that the City is hoping to address some of the drainage issues this fall /winter if scheduling allows. B. Nickie Dumke (1677 Polk Ave) sent an email to Open Space staff about voles in her backyard. Her house abuts Open Space and she would like to see the City resume mowing behind her fence /property line to reduce her vole infestation. She is concerned about disease from voles. Ember will include her email in the minutes. VIII. Discussions Item: Brief Update on Planning Departments Wayfinding Program Ember shared materials on the current status of the City Planning Department's wayfinding program from Planning staff member Sean McCartney. Some sample concepts were included in the meeting packet. Sean might come to an OSAB meeting in December. The wayfinding plan lists possible destinations to highlight and Ember was concerned about whether OSAB would want Open Space properties listed as destinations, as OSAB has discussed the desirability of this in the past (especially properties without parking lots). She clarified that none of the Planning Department's signs would be placed on Open Space. Christopher expressed concern whether the result would be two parallel wayfinding systems, Open Space's and Planning's without anything in common. Ember answered that Planning had received all of the Open Space's wayfinding materials and tried to use some of the same design elements and materials. Laura was dismayed that in Planning's sample pictures of their system maps they didn't have the Open Space trail system to encourage people to get people out of their cars. She sees citizens using the trail network instead of driving to be one of the major motivations for the wayfinding initiative, so she would like to see Planning's initiative emphasize car -free alternatives, and access to the trail network. Missy suggested that maybe a way forward would be for OSAB members to weigh in on these designs on the as private citizens, Ember said there a link to this presentation at the Planning website and they are still taking public comment. Jeff pointed out that there would not be City money for Planning's wayfinding until 2018, so there is time to get the two wayfinding programs properly in sync. The board would like to meet with Sean in December. IX. Discussions Item: Update on City Council Budget Discussion presented by: Jeff Lipton, City Council & Joe Steven, Director of Parks & Rec. Jeff reported that there have been several City Council meetings about the general budget. Most of the focus was on the general fund, not the Open Space & 4