Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2019 10 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes September 11, 2019 Page 2 of 5 6. Board Updates A. Laura reported that Bob would like to help OSAB craft a document for longer - term goals and priorities for Open Space management to help guide City Council, especially during the upcoming 2-year budgeting process. Bob, Ember, Helen, Nathan, and Laura have met to start drafting this document. Laura will be presenting a short power point to Council on 9/24/2019 to get their initial feedback on the concept and content. OSAB will review and discuss in October meeting. B. David reported that the meeting for Conoco -Phillips property development was attended by 4 member of OSAB and approximately 200 members of the public. He noted that overall, the meeting was well handled. Laura stressed with developer that OSAB wants to be involved in discussions from beginning, and noted that their concept of Open Space seems to be small sections bisected by lots of roads. She pointed out to the developer that this would lead to habitat fragmentation. Some citizens seem to want more parks/sports fields on this property. Lisa clarified that the City did request that the developer work with OSAB earlier rather than later. C. David attended the open meeting re: Transportation Master Plan. Most of the passionate responses were about traffic (congestion on Hwy 42) rather than Open Space. 7. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Carl Borrmann, 1545 Ford Ct, voiced his support for single-track trails and more mountain bike opportunities in Louisville. Wendy Sweet, 2600 Dartmouth Ave Boulder, Operations Manager for Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance (900 members, 83 with 80027 zip code) voiced support for single-track trails and more mountain bike opportunities, especially to connect areas. Aaron Clark, 957 Sunflower St, expressed his thanks and appreciation for OSAB's work. He supports more fun and safe bike routes through town, particularly for children. He also notes improved trail names and signage would be helpful. 8. Discussion Item: Transportation Master Plan (TMP) (see page 9 of packet) Lisa explained the TMP's structure of Policies, Projects, and Plans. Peter noted that more detail is needed as plans become firmed up, but that overall it seems to be going in the right direction. David questioned the need to remove turn lanes on Via Appia and S Boulder Rd, and commented that leaving infrastructure in place seems better than spending money to remove it. David supports the South St underpass (under Hwy.42). He noted that the trail along railroad tracks is of lower priority to him and would need coordination with Broomfield in order to implement an actual connection. He supports better Dillon Road crossings. Laura supports not building parallel roads/trails near each other. Paradise Road and proposed roads/trails on Conoco Phillips property are an example of this. 3