Open Space Advisory Board Minutes 2021 02 10 REVISED

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Ember shared the education plans spreadsheet in page 152 of the packet. Staff have pushed some larger programs back in the year, in hope that COVID precautions might be lower in time (e.g. Farm Day). She pointed out places where OSAB volunteers might be welcome. She noted that there has been a request for more seniors programming, but it may not happen this year due to COVID. She asked for feedback on this list. Peter thought it looked good. Charles volunteered for the Star Party as a professional astronomer. Jessamine called for public comment and got none. She also asked for reminder emails about volunteer and education opportunities and mentions in the staff updates. Helen asked if there is an email list serve and also about the status of the Fans of Louisville Open Space Facebook page. Ember listed all the communication venues. Helen suggested getting the mayor involved. Helen asked if they will still use EventBright. Ember said this program had been helpful for COVID tracing, and also inventory. Helen agreed it had been helpful, but would like to see it used more consistently. She would also see more helpful physical directions to events. Ember said that they integrated EventBright into the Open Space webpage and a map to location for events. Helen asked if staff were yet reciprocating cross -promotion between neighboring cities. Ember said we just cross promoted with Lafayette. They have not approached Erie and Superior, but those cities might also be promising. David liked the recent COVID approach and thought attendance numbers bear this out. Ember said they have learned a lot about diverse modes of reaching people this past year. Laura said she liked this list and every year it gets more thoughtful and hits more diverse users. XIV. Discussion Item: OSAB meeting procedures. Presented by: Jessamine Fitzpatrick, OSAB Chair Jessamine proposed using this document for rules/guidance of procedure during OSAB meetings, suggesting it could be revisited periodically. She doesn't think of them as strict rules, but more like guidelines for smooth meetings. She pointed out a suggested approach to discussion items of having a full presentation, then asking clarifying questions. Charles said that he thinks one of OSAB's strength is not being too formal. Peter agreed. Ember cautioned against moving agenda items forward, because sometimes citizens want to join a meeting late and they will rely on the published meeting order. Peter suggested that the board could address this by writing a disclaimer on the agenda. Jessamine added that the city don't have a formal 3 minute time limit, but Peter countered that 3 minutes is the limit that City Council uses. Laura asked if this document was intended to be formally approved, or shared, or if it was mostly intended for internal, informal use. Jessamine said that was her intention. Helen asked for some clarification about public comment and emails, in light of Mr. Leary's public comment. She thought the meeting announcements must be received by staff by a certain date. Nathan agreed and thought OSAB is currently in compliance with City standard. Jessamine asked for emailed board comments. XV. Discussion Items for Next Meeting on March 10, 2021 A. 2021 Goals B. Wayfinding tiger team updates, if possible. XVI. Jessamine adjourned the meeting at 10:06.