Open Space Advisory Board Minutes 2008 07 08

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Tom wrote a letter supporting funds for the Daughenbaugh bridge and noting its access to fishing pond. Tom's friend with the Division of Wildlife recommends amendmenl:s to the fishing pond and thinks it's too shallow near the shore. He suggested a dock. for the handicapped and to rid the area of Russian Olive trees. There are funds available through `Fishing is Fun' fund. Review The City of Louisville Comprehensive Plan for Updates Regarding Trail Connectivity Sean McCartney from the: pl<~nning department is working toward updating the Comp Plan every five years. Because Louisville's is fairly new people have not shown much interest in p<~rtic;ipating yet. Regarding Open Space, he would like to highlight areas 1-6. PointE:d out area 3, the CTC, for trails. He asks OSAB to review the goals and give edits to be updated for 2008 Comp plan. These can incorporate a map of future trails also. OSAB can give these edits to Ember to pass on to the planning d~ept„ Tom questioned land zoning along Excel property. On the planning map it is shown as open space, but as part of Boulder County. Tom asked about page 4 surnmary statistics and framework plan and pie chart on page 5 and wanted to know where they got the numbers. Sean thinks they had a consultant use GIS. He will get exact retrieval methods back to Ember for our next meeting. On Jury 30th in the first floor library meeting room, there will be an open house to discuss thE; Comp Plan. Davidson Mesa Off-Lea:>h Area Signage and Pamphlet Ember went through flyer that, if approved, will be passed out to users of the off- leash area. She also showed us what the current signage in the area says. Larry suggested a new bullet; point for the sign noting this is Open Space and users are not to move natural resources. Tom suggested a second point for seasonal closures as listed on the flyer. These extra bullet points would be applied with a sticker. Ember looking into an enclosed box to have flyers available for people in they dog area. Truman suggested moving trashcan next to trail instead of off trail andl thereby increasing the area of traffic. He also reminded staff that marking the trail during winter would keep people on track and not cause further distress around the trail. He asked about revegetating the regular trail area, but Ember said it is very difficult when prairie dog colonies are present. This area and Dauclhenbaugh are top priorities for prairie dog management. She also noted there has been some illegal parking and she will ask Chief Goodman to start Enforcing the area. Discussion Items for Next Meeting 1. Gateway Open Space 2. Boulder County Wiishlist 3. Revisiting Comp Plan and making suggestions