Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2017 09 13

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes August 9th, 2017 Page 5 of 6 (acreage or population) and scope or went into greater detail to tease out specific program information form the larger organizations. Ember calculated spending per acre of land, but cautioned that it was hard to compare the numbers because they end up incorporating a mixture of different land types. She showed staffing levels, which were also hard to compare based on how the funding breaks apart in different governments. Missy asked if there was a specific goal for these data. Embers' understanding was that it was a benchmark exercise to see how we compare to other programs. Fiona asked if there was any result here that particularly interested Ember, Ember answered that there weren't really any surprises. Laura commented that Superior and Erie would probably be better comparisons to Louisville than the City of Boulder or the two counties. Helen asked what will be done with the data. Ember answered that the interim City Manager wanted to wrap it into the September study session. Helen commented that she didn't want these data discussed at OSAB's study session because she felt they weren't useful and would probably just function as a distraction and waste of time. Several board members agreed. X. Discussion Item: Review 2017 Accomplishments & Discuss Outstanding Goals The group went through the board's goal list. In preparation for this meeting each "topic leader" reviewed his/her topic, making comments and checking off completed tasks. In the meeting, they reviewed what they had done and took comments from the other board members. Acquisition: Laura suggested a goal for 2018 to have staff fill in the "Opportunities for Preserving Open Space and Improving Trail Connectivity" List. Missy added that Council put in a request for a real estate agent to help with this work. Missy said she'd think about a strategy for doing this large project. Resource Management: The board agreed to table #6 ("Support collection of OS property usage data"), unless asked in the future. Laura commented that this sort of project is hard to do right, so the City shouldn't worry about it unless there is a specific goal or question about it. Jim asked about City Council's pivot in focus to management from acquisition. He wondered how OSAB could help with this effort. Jeff answered that it would be useful to hear OSAB's recommendations for changes in focus as Council does their budget. Ember added that in the past OSAB has recommended changes in budget allocations towards resource management and Council has approved it. Wayfinding: Helen commented that this has been confusing because the budgets keep changing over time. Helen wondered if the board should reconstitute the tiger team for help with Phase 2 scoping (2018). Ember suggested that so far, based on changes to the budget, the options for trail selection are somewhat limited. The tiger teams can be consulted as needed and staff will be looking for recommendations regarding sign funding. Helen suggested changing #3 ("develop progress report") to coming up with an annual survey. Helen recommended tabling #4 ("Host educational booth") until there is more to report. Dog Issues: skipped Education & Outreach: Ember commented that for #4 ("Support and volunteer for Ranger Education Campaigns") that the "poop fairy" campaign is beginning Fiona and Laura volunteered as tiger team to review the campaign signs, etc. Fiona suggested changing 6