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Staff Updates -Ember B~rignull <br />1. New staff members- Joe Steven has been chosen as the new Director of <br />Parks, Rec, and OS. He has many years of experience in Grand <br />Junction and will start June 20th. The new OS technician Jim Crick has <br />started and has great experience in weed control. <br />2. Ember has partne:rec'I with REI for the `Passport to Adventure'. It is a <br />program geared towards 5-12 yr olds. When the kids complete activities <br />they turn in the passport and could win bike. Going on now until labor <br />day. <br />3. Park Villas tree survE;y is available. Jean Morgan contributed a plant list <br />that is wildlife friendly. Ember will be using this to come up with an <br />approved tree list. <br />4. Boulder OS said their recent publication was very expensive, but they are <br />open to adding a Louisville specific section. <br />5. Funding request for boards and commissions that is due this Friday. <br />Currently OSAB cloe:s not foresee the need for any funds. <br />Neither of the Cathys had any updates. <br />Board Updates <br />Linda asked about Arbor Day about what mix of trees are recommended <br />for cities to avoid disease. Ember would refer this to the city forester. <br />Larry was looking for butterfliies and hasn't seen much yet. This is his first year <br />surveying Louisville. <br />Spencer wanted to know who paid for the Park Villa tree survey. It was paid by <br />RE Development at the beginning of planning the development. <br />Trails Open House Results and Review of Staff Recommendations <br />A map was available 1`or the public to write whatever connections they <br />want. Results from a sur/ey: People prefer narrow natural and crusher fine with <br />cement least favorite. Increased ADA had mixed results as were the importance <br />of trails that everyone benefits from or a single neighborhood. <br />There is no specific policy for ADA in Louisville OS or parks though they do <br />follow what is suggested. Public suggestions mostly focused on regional <br />connectors. Kathy Kron outlined seven projects with cost and pros and cons. <br />They are rough estimates and do not represent final location of trail or finances. <br />Only about $55K is available to be committed to any of these projects. <br />1st Sycamore location is curirently a social trail and can be completed in 2009. It <br />would be concrete since it is tying into existing concrete, but minimize it to five <br />feet instead of standard eight. <br />2"d For 2008 crossing ovE;r ditch that is already social trail as a bridge near <br />Daughenbaugh. Crusher fine to tie into trail and concrete on other side to tie into <br />concrete. This quote lac4cs a $1 K ditch company fee. <br />3~d Dillon to coal creek connE;ction is a great idea, but has challenges. The <br />property is owned by public services of Colorado and needs a culvert. (tom <br />asked about tree cuttings in this area E-sd it is all public services easement that <br />