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Open Space Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />May 9, 2018 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />actively farmed. Jeff indicated that the western portion may be taken out of the lease and <br />managed more actively. <br />Laura asked if LOSAC had input on the Leven Property proposals. Rob reported that <br />LOSAC recommended 60% be annexed as Open Space (S. of ditch). <br />Laura mentioned improving road crossing safety at 104th (crossing lights at Dillon Road <br />& S. 104th) and at Empire & 42nd intersection; this will help connect two main regional <br />trails (Stearns Lake to Coal Creek Trail). Lafayette has been considering this as well for <br />a while. It was agreed to discuss further at a separate meeting. <br />X. Discussion Item: Lake to Lake Trail Corridor <br />Laura gave background on OSAB's Wayfinding project, which identified the Lake to Lake <br />trail as the longest "span" in our system. David noted that railroad underpass is being re- <br />designed per BNSF due to water overflow concerns. Hwy 42 underpass has been <br />approved and will be built in the next year. Laura noted the connection to Waneka Lake <br />is possible but not straightforward to follow, and asked if LOSAC has plans to improve <br />this. Rob reported that a potion is through properties governed by HOA which limits trail <br />routing options. He proposed better signage to help users connect between Hecla Lake <br />and Waneka Lake. David concurred. Rob noted that there are two ways to get from <br />Waneka to Hecla, and reviewed both on the map. <br />XI. Discussion Item: Ranger Program <br />Laura & Ember gave an update on Louisville Ranger Program and discussed the joint <br />purpose of the ranger program: enforcement and education. Helen noted that the <br />educational component of why the regulations are in place is very important. Laura <br />noted that having two rangers gives us a buffer if one quits. David asked if rangers go on <br />bikes sometimes. Ember noted that they do have bikes, but it reduces the amount of <br />interaction with the public. Ember recommended deciding on what type of ranger <br />program you want and writing the job description clearly. During interviews they found <br />many candidates wanted a backcountry National Park experience or a police experience <br />rather than an urban ranger naturalist experience. Ember noted that having ranger <br />experience and radio communication experience is helpful. Rob and Ember will continue <br />discussions on this topic. <br />XII. Discussion Item: Co -Promoting Educational Programs <br />Rob noted that Lafayette's naturalist contractor, Martin Ogle, currently registers people <br />directly for their educational programs, and he also does a lot of the promotion via his <br />email lists and social media. City website also lists programs. Volunteer network is a <br />presence at trailheads to talk with people & promote educational programs. Laura would <br />like to do more cross -promotion. Helen suggested a master Regional calendar, which <br />was supported by many attendees. <br />XIII. Discussion Item: E -Bikes <br />Laura gave background on the eBike presentations made to Louisville OSAB in the past, <br />and that Class I and II eBikes are allowable on any road or trail in Louisville where bikes <br />are allowed. <br />XIV. Discussions Items for the Next Meeting on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 <br />A. Boulder County Trail and Property Request <br />