Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2019 03 13 Cancelled

Home Browse Search

Open Space Advisory Board Minutes February 13, 2019 Page 2 of 4 The Resolution of Appreciation was read aloud at the meeting. See page 16 of the February 2019 OSAB Meeting packet for the full text of this resolution. 7. Staff Updates— Ember See updates provided by Ember on page 14 of the February 2019 OSAB Meeting packet A. EventBrite web service is now being used for all educational events; 220 tickets "purchased" (free of charge) through EventBrite for programs through April. Also notifies 3rd party organizations, which extends our advertising "reach". B. Senior Natural Resource Specialist position was posted today & will remain open for 3 weeks. 8. Board Updates A. Laura will miss the March meeting; Peter (Vice Chair) to chair the March meeting. 9. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 10. Discussion Item: Water System Improvement Projects; presented by Cory Peterson, Water Resources Engineer, City of Louisville Public Works Dept. See materials starting on page 17 of the February 2019 OSAB Meeting packet for complete presentation. Two sources of water: 2/3 from S Boulder Creek and 1/3 from Colorado River via northern Colorado. Two projects are being planned: A. Install another line parallel to main pipeline from Hecla to Water Treatment Plant to increase capacity. Three different Open Space properties will be crossed. Boring and underground work will minimize disruption as much as possible. Construction to start late this year or early next year. Re -seeding will be done following the work; guaranteed for one year. B. Second project places pipeline next to ditch from Community Ditch up onto Davidson Mesa and north to Louisville Reservoir; currently on hold due to funding issues - anticipated start in 2022. Laura is interested in keeping as much of the current ditch in place - trees, wildlife corridor. Peter asked if purpose of project is to accommodate increased growth rather than immediate need; Cory confirmed that this is so. David asked if this is solely a Louisville project; Cory said yes. David asked if there is any impact on underpasses; Cory said no. Fiona asked if there is a plan for communicating with public. Cory said yes; Fiona recommended signs on Open Space with explanation of WHY as well as description of work and timeline; use neighborhood bulletin board online groups as well. Ember noted that restoration will take place for an additional 3-5 years after re -seeding is completed and likely be carried out by Open Space staff. 11. Discussion Item: Update and Lessons Learned from the Encroachment Campaign. Presented by Cody Thompson, Ranger Naturalist See materials starting on page 39 of the February 2019 OSAB Meeting packet for complete presentation. Major lessons -learned: 3