Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 03 14

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IX. Discussion Item: OSAB Recommendations for Future Operational Budget Adjustments DRAFT 2018 & 2019 OSAB Operational Budget Recommendations- PLANNING WORKSHEET DRAFT SUBPROGRAMS OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES ACQUISITION SUBPROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Maintain an up to date list of high-priority candidate parcels for acquisition. Contact each property owner and, based on the owner's expressed interests, determine the most effective strategy for voluntary acquisition of or easement on each candidate parcel. Maintain contact with each property owner consistent with their expressed interests. Voluntarily acquire candidate parcels at a price that reflects the current market value for comparable property (considering all development restrictions, size, location, existing development, and other relevant factors). Maintain funding for acquisition consistent with adopted Council policy. Increase the following activities: Staff time spent on acquisition work: OSAB acquisition list and contact with land owners; in-depth review of properties Decrease the following activities: Proposed new activities: MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT SUBPROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Manage the City's Open Space properties in a manner consistent with good stewardship and sound ecological principles that benefits citizens of Louisville by promoting native plants, wildlife, wildlife and plant habitat, cultural resources, agriculture and scenic vistas and appropriate passive recreation. EXAMPLES: Weed control, installing bird perches, adding bat boxes, bird surveys, vegetation surveys, amenity maintenance, trail corridor mowing, etc. Increase the following activities: Restoration, prescribed burns, weed control, data collection (vegetation & wildlife surveys), Natural Resource Specialist Staff Position Decrease the following activities: Goat grazing (reassess for Davidson Mesa in future but not for smooth brome areas) Proposed new activities: EDUCATION & OUTREACH SUBPROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To inform and educate residents and visitors about the City's diverse Open Space properties and the many benefits associated with these lands. To involve residents and visitors in activities that encourage understanding and stewardship of these lands. EXAMPLES: Ranger Booths, Ranger Campaigns, Programs for children/teens/adults, property walks, collaboration with school system, collaboration with Thorne Nature Experience, music/art programs, Poo Crew, volunteer weed pulls, volunteer raptor monitoring, etc. Increase the following activities: Collaboration with BVSD and volunteer coordination & efforts; highlight difference between Parks & Open Space Decrease the following activities: Proposed new activities: TRAIL MAINTENANCE SUBPROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Maintain all trails to a satisfactory level to encourage recreation and to enable safe walking, running and bike riding around Louisville. EXAMPLE: Resurfacing trails, fixing low spots, addressing safety issues, seeding trail edge, improving drainage, etc. Increase the following activities: Trail edge vegetation and other trail projects Decrease the following activities: Proposed new activities: NEW TRAILS SUBPROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Construct the highest priority new trails and trail connections to enhance the trail system in a manner consistent with City Council adopted plans. EXAMPLE: Trails Open House, Collaborate with the County on Regional Trails, identify local neighborhood access points, etc. Increase the following activities: Wayfinding trail constructions & sign installation Decrease the following activities: Proposed new activities: 11