Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2017 09 13

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes August 9th, 2017 Page 3 of 6 interim City Manager (Heather Balser) listed potential City staff positions for Council and the Open Space Ranger/Naturalist position proposed by OSAB was discussed and not removed at the time although the Open Space Natural Resource Position was removed. Jeff observed that the way that Heather and the way OSAB have talked about the Ranger position didn't sound quite the same. He thought OSAB might want to make sure everyone is on the same page about the job description before discussion goes much farther. Helen expressed her concern that the September study session has been just announced and she wasn't sure OSAB was ready to discuss. Ember suggested a tiger team to prepare for the September meeting or trying to reschedule for October. She asked Jeff if there was a list of topics that City Council is interested in discussing because she thought the intent of the meeting was for a staff zoning update. Jeff added that this is the second year of the City Council's two-year budget process, and the second year is supposed to be small tune-ups to the budget, not large changes. The major changes should occur next year for 2019. C. Graeme asked for an update on the status of the Mayhoffer property. According to Jeff the purchase contract has been approved by the County Commissioners and the property owners. It still has to be approved by the Louisville and the Lafayette City Councils. VII. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda - A. Mark Kathcat (1763 Sweet Clover Lane). He has lived in the North End neighborhood for 15 months and serves as the resident representative for the HOA. There has been recent discussion about the lack of a children's playground within walkable distance of the neighborhood. Residents are dismayed that there wasn't one incorporated into the original neighborhood plans. They have formed a committee to look into creating a playground in the area. They have identified five potential locations (a few are within Hecla Lake on Open Space property, a few are on HOA property) that they feel may be suitable for a children's playground. They have been in touch with Joe Stevens, City Council members, and with the PPLAB. Their current short-term objective is to raise money themselves for a playground. There is a pocket park on the north east side of Helca Lake and a passive play area to the north, neither has a play structure. The residents do not find these adequate. Mt. Kathcat wanted to let OSAB know about his committee's intentions. Hecla Lake is owned by the City. It has been recommended to be formally designated Open Space (not the pocket park parcel). OSAB has historically always supported Hecla Lake being a bird sanctuary. Graeme asked if there was any land set aside for parks in the plan for the King Soopers Plaza redesigns. Jeff answered no. Jeff commented that 15% of land has to be dedicated during a development, such as the North End development. He thought a lot of that land dedication might have been put into Helca and the trails. Laura observed that the underpass at Highway 42 along the Lake to Lake Trail would connect the North End neighborhood to the proposed playground at the new Kestrel subdivision. She asked Mr. Kathcat whether that might be enough to satisfy residents. He thought it might be. VIII. Discussion Item: Results of 2017 Bird Survey Presented By: Jerry Powell, Wildlife Specialist LLC Jerry did avian surveys in June at Coyote Run, Warembourg, and Daughenbaugh. 4