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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes November 14, 2018 Page 2 of 3 7. Board Updates A. David noted that 5 soccer fields are being planned for an area near Harney- Lastoka per Lafayette city information. A private company is building the fields and wants to partner with Lafayette. Louisville is generally supportive of more sports facilities on this piece of property. Discussions between all entities are on- going. B. Jim Gibb submitted his resignation from his 3-year term, effective November 2018. C. Peter asked about the status of the planned 95th St. underpass (under 95th St. north of South Boulder Road). Tracy reported that although the project is behind schedule, plans are moving forward. Construction has not yet started. 8. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Mary Ann Heaney, 1117 LaFarge St., representing the Community Garden, extended an invitation to collaborate with OSAB on an educational event next year, possibly connected with bees and pollinators. Laura noted that staff plans and implements educational programs, with Board review and input. Ember said that meetings are underway to plan next year's programs and will take this idea under consideration. Laura expressed general OSAB support of the concept. 9. Discussion: Partnership Opportunity with Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute - Scott Rashid, Dir. of Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute See summary starting on page 7 of the November OSAB Meeting packet. Fiona asked if the social concerns OSAB is being asked to comment on have occurred in the past with existing cameras. Scott noted that viewers with concerns or issues are rare. Jeff asked if there are any natural predators. Scott said no - except humans, mostly getting hit by cars or tangled in barbed wire fences. Jeff suggested avoiding densely urbanized areas for the sites so as to minimize disruption to the nests. Laura summarized the discussion and asked for a motion of support. Peter moved to support the partnerships as discussed. Missy seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 10. Update: City Council Direction Regarding Open Space Zoning Ember reported on recent direction from Council on finalizing zoning for first -phase Open Space properties. Property Council feedback Coal Creek trail Council supportive of zoning as Open Space Dutch Creek Council supportive; work with parks & golf course on exact boundaries Olsen property Council supportive of northern section; wants to consider southern portion separately for possibly commercial or park Warembourg Council supportive - survey needed for final boundary lines Lake Park Council wants to postpone making a decision until 2020 in conjunction with master plan for that area. General support to leave it as a park not open space Walnut Open Space Council supportive; leave as Open Space Other (lowest level of protection, highest level of flexibility)