Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2017 03 08

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes February 8th 2016 Page 2 of 6 J. Staff may hire a new maintenance staff member on February 20. K. Ranger Kelsey's last day is this week. The position has already been announced on the City website, and the position will close on February 19th. There have already been fifty applicants for the position. Jeff commented that it is really important to have the ranger position filled as quickly as possible. He asked Ember if there was any way to fill that role with staff during the interim. Ember replied that Open Space is already short-staffed (maintenance position is vacant as well as Ranger) so it was not likely that staff would be able to fill in and staff is not sworn in by the Police Department so cannot issue summons. Graeme asked whether there was any constructive feedback or lessons -learned from Kelsey tenure at the ranger position. Ember commented that Kelsey expressed a desire for a career change rather than any specific dissatisfaction with the position. Jeff commented that the west parking lot at Davidson Mesa is getting crowded and he's seeing illegal parking. He asked for a police enforcement presence. VI. Board Updates - A. Helen reported that Mike attended a recent PPLAB meeting and shared some observations with her to report to the rest of OSAB. Mike reported that PPLAB member Mike Frontczak is moving from Louisville and will no longer be serving on that board or on the Dog Issues Tiger Team with Mike. PPLAB plans on filling the Dog Issues Tiger Team position soon. Mike observed that PPLAB was under the impression that it was the agenda of OSAB to close the Davidson Mesa Dog Off -Leash Area. Mike told PPLAB members that while he personally would support that idea, it was not the position of OSAB, and he recognized that compromise needs to be reached. Mike continued to advocate for the importance of the Dog Issue Tiger Team. He also reported that PPLAB had asked for a chance to make comments on the Planning Wayfinding plan. They were generally in favor of it, but expressed concern that it align to the Open Space Wayfinding plan. B. Missy mentioned that she is part of a Next Door neighborhood social media group. She reports that there is a lot of chatter on the boards about coyotes and she noticed particularly positive comments and praise for Catherine's work on communicating with the citizen on the coyote issue which lead to an update on Next Door. Fiona added that she is also on a similar neighborhood board, and she asked whether she is allowed to tell the online members that she is a member of OSAB and to provide a reference for them to ask Open Space -related questions. The board and Jeff communicated that it was helpful to act as an ambassador and to share information where possible, but some care was needed about keeping personal opinions distinct from that of the board or the City. VII. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda - A. Jim Post (855 W. Dillon Rd.) came by to thank the board for what they do. VIII. Discussion Item: Medtronic Development Review- Presented by: AIIan Gill, Parks & Recreation Project Manager AIIan introduced the Coal Creek Corporate Center project, which is informally called the Medtronic campus. He shared maps of the plans, which include formalizing two trail connections to the Coal Creek Trail: a 150 -ft. long connection trail on the east side of the property, and a 40 ft. trail with trailhead on the west side. Allan felt the property owners went above and beyond the requirement for the City with these proposals. Helen asked whether this is a recent proposal and if the process has been 3