Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2020 11 18

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that the trail has two schools and the Rec Center, so kids and parents could see and test the functionality. David countered that the first pilot installation should do both Powerline and Davidson Mesa. He thought including soft surface trails would give the project a more "open space" feel. He was also concerned that the CIP didn't include equally funding for both years: he didn't want the project to lose momentum. Nathan replied that the CIP amounts function somewhat as placeholders, and hopefully year two allocations could be increased if the project is popular. Peter said that the major stumbling block to this project has been City Council balking at the price. He wondered if some of the same results could be achieved by putting colored dots on trails. He wouldn't want this to preclude the full implementation of the plan, but was trying to think of "small bites." Helen replied that part of the design RFP would be to identify easy and cost-effective strategies to help the City could get the most wayfinding bang for its buck. Charles said that this presentation really helped him understand the project and got him excited about it. He really liked the major trail corridor concepts, but wasn't sure whether he liked the aesthetics of striping on concrete trails. David asked if trail safety was part of the Wayfinding plan. Ember replied that Public Works was in charge of road improvement and safety, but the wayfinding plan identified several places for pedestrian facing STOP and YIELD signs on trails. Laura added that the wayfinding plan included safety standards for multiple user trails that should be met in all future trails and any trail upgrades. Ember added that 90% of all trail work since the 2015 has come from the plan. Laura used the safer realignment of Powerline Trail around Fireside Elementary as an example of this. David commented that while 2020 City revenue was probably down, trail and park use is clearly up, and encouraged staff not to think small when considering Open Space projects. Peter agreed that he wanted to see some momentum on this project. Laura and Helen asked the board if they liked the revised CIP wording and the Tiger Team's recommended next steps. Peter said he loves the wayfinding program and wants to see it get going. He asked if the CIP should include the point that wayfinding is OSAB's number one priority. Helen said that it has been OSAB's number one priority for five years, and it still hadn't gotten done. While she was happy to include that language, she cautioned that the Board needs to get specific, actionable recommendations to staff and Council, rather than high- level suggestions. Peter moved to approve the Tiger Team's recommended next steps and CIP language as written and document in the power point presentation, but with an added statement that wayfinding is OSAB's number one priority. David liked the more pointed, forceful language and seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. 9