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Louisville City Council Meeting January 6, 2004 Page 4 of 12 Patrick Malone, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, thanked Land Management Director Cindy Lair, and the members of the Louisville Citizen's Open Space Advisory Board for their work on the Open Space Master Plan. Mayor Davidson called for public comment. Bob Muckle, 1101 Lincoln Avenue, Louisville, CO commented how pleased he was with the Master Plan process, and stated it was a cooperative effort with significant citizen involvement. He thanked Land Management Director Cindy Lair, former Park & Recreation Director Steve Basinger, Recreation & Senior Service Director Keith Williams, and the former members of the Open Space Advisory Board for their work. Jim Cummings, 795 W. Pinyon Way, Louisville, CO, commended the Open Space Advisory Board for their work. He offered suggestions relative to the wildlife management sections of the Open Space Master Plan, concerning categorization and prairie dog colonies. He suggested prairie dogs be categorized as protected wildlife and addressed two areas in particular, the Davidson Mesa and the Daughenbaugh property. He suggested the section dealing with extermination of prairie dogs be modified to reflect the most humane manner possible. Overall, he felt the plan was very good. COUNCIL COMMENT Council member Brown asked about the zoning for the properties. Planning Director Paul Wood explained the zoning in the LMC is not the same as what is outlined in the Open Space Ordinance. He noted most of the open space land is zoned agricultural Council member Brown asked if there are provisions for updating the Open Space Master Plan as conditions change. Lair estimated the Plan would be reviewed every five years. Council member Brown addressed the prairie dog issues raised by Jim Cummings. Lair stated that prairie dogs are not the primary focal point for management, however they are existing and not impacting the open space. She noted prairie dogs multiply and if there comes a point when prairie dogs impact grasslands, they will be relocated. Council Comments: Council member Brown thanked Cindy Laus for her leadership and voiced his support of the Master Plan and stated it is a landmark document. MaYor Pro Tem Sisk, Council member Levihn and Mayor Davidson thanked and congratulated the Open Space Advisory Board for their dedicated work on the Open Space Master Plan. MOTION: Council member Brown moved that Council approve Resolution No. 2, Series 2004, seconded by Council member Keany. All in favor. Council member Brown thanked Chairman Matt Jones for his leadership on the Louisville Citizen's Open Space Advisory Board. 4