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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes October 10, 2019 Page 2of4 7. Board Updates A. Laura reported that Nawatny Ridge developers (Conoco -Phillips property) are doing another meeting Wed. 10/16/2019 at 6:00pm at the Rec Center to update the public on development plans. Laura encouraged OSAB members to attend. B. Dark Skies: Laura described a public awareness campaign about decreasing light pollution in our community; there is some scientific evidence that light pollution affects insects and other life on open space. Peter commented that it's out of our "jurisdiction" as Open Space is not lighted. Mike noted that it does affect Open Space, especially light from houses that border Open Space. David noted that insects may not be the best selling point. Fiona noted that a summary of research & how it affects nature would make sense for OSAB to contribute to this effort. Mike asked if planning board is leading this effort. Nathan and Ember confirmed. Missy suggested having the City do a review and audit of their own impact on light pollution before moving forward with this initiative, and suggested partnering with Xcel energy re: businesses and homes. Helen suggested an update from planning department as to their efforts in this area. Laura said she would ask for this update from Planning. B. Joint Meeting with PPLAB and/or Dog Park Siting Hand -Off Laura suggested a more formal hand-off of this document to PPLAB. Mike concurred. Laura noted that a joint meeting with PPLAB should be evaluated for early 2020, to discuss this and other joint issues such as Nawatny Ridge development and Cottonwood Park options. Mike suggested adding a discussion about "Nature Play" areas, and re -naming options for Lake Park Open Space and Walnut Park. David mentioned Wayfinding efforts overlap as well. Laura will develop list of agenda items and work with PPLAB to schedule. C. David noted meeting with Nick Potopchuk, Open Space Technician & John, Open Space seasonal re: slippery wood bridge (Coal Creek underpass under 42). They are looking at option of solar to provide lighting and options for surfacing to improve traction for cyclist. Ember noted that Urban Drainage has an interest in this particular underpass and efforts will need to be coordinated with them. D. David noted that Steel Ranch railroad underpass indefinite delay should be discussed re: Lake to Lake trail work -around, and proposed making this an agenda item for a future meeting. Laura suggested asking Planning Dept. to look at options. 8. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 9. Discussion Item: Extending the Duration of Annual and Biennial Weed Control on City of Louisville Open Space Properties with Esplanade Tank Mixes (Presented by Shannon Clark, Postdoctoral Researcher, CSU) (pgs. 10-63 in the October 2019 OSAB Meeting packet) Shannon reviewed the Weed Control research materials (provided in the October packet). She noted that project funding is from multiple sources: Municipal and County