Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2016 05 11

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes April 13th 2015 Page 7 of 7 Mike, Linda, Helen, and Christopher all attended the City Council Study Session on April 12th. Mike noted that he was gratified by the amount of time City Council allocated for this study session. Mike felt that the Council showed sensitivity about the OSAB's ongoing discussions of problems at Davidson Mesa. Mike thought that the big piece of feedback he got from the meetings was that resource management and wayfinding priorities seemed to be out of whack, and that there should be more emphasis on resource management and particularly restoration. Helen noted that the Council seemed to like the board's recent strategic listing of priorities. There was discussion about OSAB's suggestions for the Davidson Mesa parking lot surface. Apparently there was some confusion that OSAB was advocating for short -term parking lot closures during /after large storm events to prevent damage, rather than any long- term lot closures. Jeff felt that there was a lot of alignment between City Council and OSAB's priorities (wayfinding, resource management, and dog issues). Chris felt that Helen did a good job of presenting the material and concurred that there was good agreement with Council. Ashley Stolzmann and Susan Loo both felt that OSAB was proposing to spend a lot on wayfinding rather than resource management. Helen reported that Ashley asked for suggestions about how to get landowners and neighbors involved in open space management (e.g. how to get permission and instruction for mowing near the property line, etc.). Council felt that OSAB needs to revisit the property acquisition target list, and that the process may evolve a little now that there is an advisory board for Parks (PPLAB). The board felt that there may be extra properties to include on the list this time around. Laura asked whether the board could include commercially zoned, but undeveloped properties on the OSAB target list. Jeff thought the City would have to be careful about that, since it could have a freezing effect upon the property owners. Mike suggested that if this is alarming to specific landowners, there could be a more regional approach, e.g. "we should buy more open space in the Centennial Valley" area rather than targeting a specific property. Spencer asked whether PPLAB would be reviewing target properties for park acquisition. Joe answered that it would. Helen asked the board about whether it agreed it was time to re -rate the OSAB property acquisition target list. The board agreed it should be done this year. Joe thought that perhaps a list of potential properties could be generated by a local realtor. The board was interested in this suggestion. Helen said OSAB could plan for rating the properties this fall. XII. Discussions Items for Next Meeting on May 11th - A. The Grove at Harper Lake HOA fence proposal (for either May 11th or June 8th). B. Changes in status of any of the trails discussed tonight. C. Operations budget review with Ember. XIII. Adjourn — The meeting adjourned at 10:27 pm. 8