Open Space Advisory Board Minutes 2009 01 14

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October 23, 2007 Page 3 Kristan mentioned that Broomfield had developed general design with StorageTek for a trail connection from US-36 across the preservation property and connecting to the campus. We will continue to pursue this with Conoco Phillips and we hope to keep this connection on the radar between our communities. Kristan provided maps and described the agreement with the Metro Districts for the property that is divided by 96th Street. Both committees expressed interest in working together to plan for trail connections through this property as it develops. • Trail Connections: Louisville provided a map of proposed future trail connections. The Louisville advisory committee expressed support for the proposed Broomfield trail connection across the preservation property to 96th Street. Kristan mentioned that an overpass of the railroad near Brainard Dr. will be provided by the Terracina development. The underpass of 96th Street is already there but will need to be retrofitted for pedestrian access. Kristan also mentioned the potential trail across Boulder County property to the west of Stearns Lake, but warned that it is very conceptual as the Boulder County agricultural uses and conservation easements may not allow it. The committees discussed future land acquisitions. There are not any currently adjoining properties that are being pursued at this time. Louisville has evaluated all lands within their community for potential open space and habitat potential regardless of ownership/availability. Louisville showed their first, second, and third tier priorities to the committee. Broomfield described their master plan development, which was developed by the open and parks committees with assistance from Wenk Associates in Denver. A major feature of the plan was the development of a public land dedication requirement, which was set at 24 acres per 1000 population although there can be some give and take in the process. Louisville also has a public land dedication, which is a very straight forward calculation based on total square foot or land area, not on population. Louisville also has impact fees for the overall city system that go provide public parks and improvements. • Education and Outreach: Kristan described the Broomfield Nature Program, and also stated that education and outreach is an area where the department looks to do more by having more programs, speakers and events. Recent programs have been very well attended and the is potential to do more. Kristan described the `Broomfield On The Inside' magazine and the types of articles that the department contributes. Louisville had a recent meeting to broaden education programs and have had recent programs on raptors, prairie dogs, weed pulls, and trail days. Ember