Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 03 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes February 9, 2022 Page 2 of 6 7. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda A. Paul & Kindra Stockebrand, 824 Trail Ridge Rd. The Stockebrands reported that they lost their home in the Marshall Fire. They were wondering about the process to give rebuilders access through city -owned open space. Ember told them that the City offers permits for open space access. These permits are usually offered on a case -by -case basis. She offered to work with the Stockebrands directly over email to address their specific needs. 8. Informational Item: Introduction of OSAB members A. Introduction of current members —Ember and the board members introduced themselves, shared their backgrounds, and recounted the most exciting and challenging aspects of serving on OSAB. B. New board member: Susan McEachern. Susan grew up in Boulder but has lived in Louisville for 35 years. She is a long-time Open Space volunteer and lives near Dutch Creek Open Space. She retired from academic publishing a year ago and is currently training as a Boulder County volunteer naturalist. 9. Action Item: 2022 Housekeeping A. Approve agenda posting locations: City Hall, Library, Recreation & Senior Center, Police Department/Municipal Court, and City Web Site (www.louisvilleco.gov). Peter moved to approve the list as written. Thomas seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Officer elections for chair, vice -chair, and secretary. David was elected chair by unanimous vote. Charles was elected vice -chair by unanimous vote. Laura was elected secretary by unanimous vote. 10. Action Item: 2022 Housekeeping A. Distribution of the 2022 Open Government & Ethics Pamphlet —This was included in the meeting packet. B. Update OSAB member contact information —Ember emailed this list to board members to update and proofread directly. 11. Information Item: Marshall Fire Update Related to Open Space & Marshall Fire Tiger Team. Presented by Ember Brignull, Acting Deputy Director for Parks and Open Space After the fire, Open Space staff's immediate priority was to identify and remove hazard trees on city property. The next cleanup goal is to remove debris on open space, including glass, nails, sheet metal, and other debris that blew onto the properties the day of the Marshall Fire. The biggest direct impact of the fire on open space has been fence damage. Staff has documented about 8000 ft of damaged fencing and additional privately -owned fencing. The City is discussing how to facilitate homeowners' access to their property during repairs and rebuilds. They are trying to consider individual cases. The City is generally against the idea of allowing the use of city -owned open space for staging of equipment. 4