Open Space Advisory Board Minutes 2009 02 11

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes February 11, 2009 Page 5 of 6 4. Tom said: What can we do about current state of the area? What are the impacts to the rest of Davidson Mesa? What are options for changing designation/control? Should it be relocated? 5.Tom suggested that by changing the area to the "other" category would allow the current area to not violate the description (2/3 agreement of council) Or we could try to redesignate as parkland which requires majority vote from citizens of Louisville 6. Tom suggested that potential impact to the rest of the Mesa is an important consideration for what to do 7. Truman suggested that signage and land management should be first option 8. Justin said that he believes that sacrificing the land in the off-leash area is worth the potential negative impact to the rest of Davidson Mesa. He also suggested the idea of a fee box. 9. Tom said he likes the idea of a fee box. 10. Joe indicated that money would go into the General Fund. He said that City of Louisville averages $7500 annually on registered pet. Also suggested a surcharge for dog park & off leash areas. 11. Spencer suggested that we gather information from staff regarding costs. 12. Tom proposed that we establish a Dog Park subcommittee that would use Survey Monkey to gather user information. Justin, Truman, and Spencer agreed to serve on the subcommittee. 13. Linda asked if there is any other kind of surface that could work 14. Tom asked for a staff evaluation by May for Davidson Mesa and for long-term options for restoration 15. Linda suggested that we ask if the users are happy with the existing conditions 16. Justin said he thinks that users would be willing to contribute funds 17. Justin suggested that we talk about solar panels & wind turbines in our upcoming meetings