Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2019 10 09

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La Cityof Louisville PARKS & RECREATION Memorandum To: Open Space Advisory Board From: Ember Brignull, Open Space Superintendent Date: October 9, 2019 Re: Staff Updates General: • Benjamin White-Patarino has been selected for the Ranger Naturalist position. White- Patarino started work on September 25, 2019. • First interviews for the Senior Natural Resource Position occurred on October 1, 2019. • The prescribed fire at Davidson Mesa has been postponed until spring 2020 due to Rocky Mountain Fire Protection District (RMFPD) assessment and desire to increase coordination efforts with CDOT. • City Council is scheduled to review the Coyote Run Trail Contract on October 15, 2019. • By request, staff presented on "How to Develop a Ranger Program" at the State Colorado Open Space Alliance Conference in September. • Open Space seasonal terms will be ending in mid -October. • Staff repaired trail damage at Davidson Mesa and Aquarius (Pictures on next page). • Completed trail corridor mowing for 2019. Education: Past: • Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Mountain Lions. Louisville Library, 15t floor meeting room (951 Spruce St.). 13 participants. Upcoming: • Monday, October 14, 2019 from 9:30 to 11:30 am (sessions held at 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00), Astronomy: Tour the Night Sky by the Fiske Planetarium. Louisville Recreation Center (900 W. Via Appia). Registration required online or through the Louisville Recreation Center. Ages 5 and up. • Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9:00 to 10:30 am, Walkin' and Talkin' with the Mayor. Mayhoffer Open Space. All ages. • Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Spooktacular Critters. Louisville Recreation Center, Senior Center (900 W. Via Appia). Registration required online or through the Louisville Recreation Center. Ages 5 and up. 7