Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 11 10

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LLC�ty�f Louisville PARKS & RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE MEMORANDUM To: Open Space Advisory Board From: Open Space Division Date: November 10, 2021 Re: Information Item 6: Staff Updates General: 1. Mayhoffer Management Plan will be reviewed by Louisville City Council on December 7 for approval. 2. After further discussion with the CIVIC) it has been decided that a Land Acknowledgement Statement will not be added to the Dutch Creek Interpretive sign at this time. The City would like to have more informed discussions regarding Land Acknowledgment Statements before determining how to proceed. 3. Wayfinding team has selected final materials and is seeking fabricator feedback. 4. No bids were received for the Open Space Zoning project. Staff will be seeking interested consultants. 5. Staff is updating job descriptions to support a City-wide Pay Equity Study. Trails & Maintenance: 1. Staff continues to work on the Memorial Bench program recommendations. 2. Staff reviewed and ranked the contractors' bid submittals for the Davidson Mesa Trail resurfacing project and are awaiting to assist in next steps. 3. Staff recently reviewed staging and Access Permits in support of the retaining wall replacement projects at Hillside and Coyote Run Open Space properties. 4. Staff continues to assist with the Wayfinding contract. 5. Staff will be assisting the Natural Resources Department with the removal of Russian Olives in the upcoming weeks. Natural Resources: 1. Staff is currently reviewing submittals received for the Russian Olive Tree Removal RFP. This contract involves the removal of large Russian olives trees on select Open Space properties and includes a trail safety plan. Work anticipated to begin in late November. 2. Staff and volunteers will also be working to remove small Russian olive sprouts on select Open Space properties this fall.