Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2020 12 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes November 18, 2020 Page 3 of 6 of misinformation. More to follow. The planned control activity for this year is complete. 6. Board Updates - David was in a meeting with the Boulder County transportation department and others. They are spearheading a discussion about cycling in the eastern part of the county. Most of the meeting focused on roads but there is a Highway 42 Corridor study at the RFP stage and it may involve trails (the stretch from South Boulder Road down to Locke Street). Charles asked about the lack of a connection between the Powerline Trail and Coal Creek Trail. Ember explained that there was a plan for a lighted signal crossing developed 2 years ago ready to go out for construction bidding but it was halted by Council due to competing project budgets, and increased costs due to ADA grading, ditch work, utility issues, and urban storm drainage. The project estimated cost is—$450K. It is included in the Transportation Master Plan and remains a high priority for safety and connection. Charles also asked about allowing paddleboards on Harper Lake. Nathan explained that because it is a water source and managed by Public Works, human contact is prohibited by ordinance. The group discussed how popular it would be if permitted. David suggested adding this topic to the Harper Lake Management Plan discussion. 7. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda - None. Tamar Krantz's email about the Mayhoffer property for sale was included in the packet. 8. Discussion Item: Social Trail Pilot Project Update presented by Nick Potopchuk, Open Space Technician III Nick presented the presentation outlined in the packet. Social trail restoration, barricades and signs were completed or are in the works at Dutch Creek, Aquarius, Hecla Lake, and Warembourg stock pond. These projects will be completed by the end of November. Progress was initially slowed by COVID and restrictions. Closures have held and will be monitored by cameras. Feedback was mixed at first, communication helped. Education continues. Plans for more outreach in the future. Thanks to the volunteer group for all of their help. They were a church father/son volunteer group led by a senior from Erie High School. There was also help from city staff from other departments. Nick's Answers to questions: • Scoping out future projects will be part of the mapping. • Closure by itself is not sufficient, remediation is required for effective closure. Refer to the presentation for details and pictures. 6i