City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 09 24 SP

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SUBJECT: OPEN SPACE MANAGEMENT DATE: SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 PAGE4OF4 satisfactory level to encourage recreation and to enable safe walking, running, and bike riding around Louisville" OPEN SPACE MISSION: To conserve and restore Open Space through land acquisition and management for the protection of natural and cultural resources and provide opportunities for education, volunteering and appropriate passive recreation. OPEN SPACE VISION: An Open Space program funded for future generations that enriches the experience of living in Louisville by providing opportunities for citizens to reconnect with nature and their cultural heritage while also enhancing their mental and physical well-being. Program enhancements will impact both operational and capital budgets. Fiscal impacts will be developed following project refinement. RECOMMENDATION: The MOST Working Group will report monthly to the full Open Space Advisory Board for further discussion of and guidance on this work with OSAB, the community, PPLAB and staff to brainstorm, identify and formalize proposed priorities and goals for future Open Space management over the next six months as well as budget implications. MOST and OSAB will provide regular progress briefings to City Council via memo and presentations. City Council will provide direction and feedback to OSAB via the City Council Liaison to OSAB and at City Council meetings on future implementation. ATTACHMENT(S): 1. Presentation STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT: • Financial Stewardship & Asset Management Reliable Core Services 0 OM Quality Programs & Amenities • EN Vibrant Economic Climate 0 I Engaged Communityiil (f) Healthy Workforce • # Supportive Technology j I Collaborative Regional Partner • 0 CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION 5