Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2016 02 20

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes January 13th 2015 Page 3 of 4 asked whether the police were going to step up their code enforcement on Open Space properties, recalling that last year Chief Hayes talked about his intention to get his officers onto city Open Space. Ember replied that she would ask the Police Department to share their 2015 activities related to enforcement on Open Space and will share findings at the next meeting. D. Missy visited a successful, 20 acre, dog off -leash area in Minnesota and was hoping that we could discuss dog parks. Missy pointed out that this is a regional issue: members of other communities use our spaces and she was wondering if maybe Louisville could investigate co -owned properties with Superior or Lafayette. Helen thought this might be something that the board could discuss in joint meetings with other cities' open space advisory boards. E. Linda attended the Colorado Open Space Alliance Conference in the fall. She thought it was very interesting and shared some of the things she learned. Apparently 40% of GOGO funds go to local government projects, 10% to state projects, 50% to parks and wildlife. It is projected that between 2015 -2050, one million acres of land in Colorado will be lost to development. Today's kids average 4 -7 minutes outdoors each day. She also reported on the black- footed ferret reintroduction project up near Fort Collins, and the "Peaks to Plains" Trail that is being built along Clear Creek in Jefferson and Clear Creek Counties. VII. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda - A. Steve Rasor, 409 Majestic View Drive- Steve read a written statement. He implored the board to ask City Council to move the Dog Off -Leash Area far from private property. He regrets that he had not been informed about the building of the Off -Leash Area and its impacts on his land back when it was originally proposed. He summarized that the Dog Off -Leash Area has significantly and negatively impacted his and his neighbors' property. He again expressed concern that the proposed CIP project that is described in the Open Space budget for a drainage remediation project and raising the trails in the Off -Leash Area would be better served by re- seeding the land and moving the Dog Off -Leash Area. Helen asked Mr. Rasor if his neighbors agreed with him. He said that a letter was written and co- signed by six citizens from four households and sent to the mayor. He reported that the mayor said that coming to OSAB was the first step and that City Council would only discuss this issue of moving the Off -Leash Area if OSAB recommended it. Helen pointed out that moving the Off -Leash Area would be a huge issue, possibly involving buying land, but there are lots of other ways to ease some of the burden on the neighbors, such as increasing enforcement and remediation that could be smaller and easier. Helen also pointed out that when Council discusses budgets and that particular CIP during meetings, Mr. Rasor could attend. VIII. Discussions Item: 2016 Housekeeping - A. Approve Board Member Contact Information Ember sent around the official contact list for board members to check. She also asked that members add the amount of hours they spent on OSAB - related matters in 2015. B. Approve Designation of Places for Posting "Notices of Public Meetings" for 2015 1. City Hall, 749 Main Street 2. Library, 951 Spruce Street 3. Recreation /Senior Center, 900 Via Appia 4. Police Department /Municipal Court, 992 Via Appia 5. City Website: www.LouisvilleCO.gov 4