Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 06 08

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team and staff within a small budget to design signs. Helen described sign design and other project updates, including that they are aiming for colored striping on the concrete throughout the trail system and the planned elements of the signage and poles on the primary trails. Helen and Laura recently walked and did inventory of 3 major trails — Power Line, Lake to Lake, Goodhue Ditch — to evaluate project parameters. They are now working on a proposed wayfinding budget for Council's next Capital Improvement Project process. The Tiger Team currently estimates the budget will cost—$230,000 to cover 33 miles of trails and touch 1800 acres of open space. Another $130,000 would be required for 30 Parks (non -Open Space) signs. Helen explained they are hoping for a 2-year phasing process, with 3 trails completed the first year and the remaining 4 trails in the second year. The next steps include more detailed mapping and decisions about sign location and orientation. Other Board Updates Susan explained that she was previously a member of the Weed Whackers group, which was a group of volunteers that came together to do mechanical weed control projects. She said she would like to see it reconstituted and Susan has ideas about ways to generate more volunteer interest for open space work generally. Susan proposed a Tiger Team focused on volunteers and asked for other Board members to volunteer. Jessamine and David both said it was a good idea; suggested asking for other volunteers at a future meeting as none of the volunteers present are currently able to offer their time to a volunteer Tiger Team. David said the wildfire cleanup event he attended (Hillside) was great and he encouraged the public to attend. David also explained that OSAB member in -person attendance at meetings is strongly encouraged (versus virtual participation) because, despite the hybrid meeting option available through the City, IT logistics make it difficult for full Board participation to be effective when split in a hybrid format. Charles went to the Damyanovich open space cleanup and noted that it was cool to see an open space property he had not visited previously. Damyanovich is between US36 and Davidson Mesa. The volunteers removed a lot of barbed wire fencing material. 7. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Marcus Bell, 445 Majestic View Drive Marcus lives in a house adjacent to the Dog off leash area (DOLA) at Davidson Mesa. He has lived there for 13 years. Before his house was finished DOLA was put in but they were not contacted or consulted. They have since participated in many meetings with the City (OSAB, City Council); along with a neighbor (Steve) who has become their neighborhood spokesperson. Marcus would like to see a buffer zone between the residential area and DOLA and felt this was an appropriate time to raise the issue because of fire damage to fence dividing the properties. Marcus understands that in the past the City has not wanted to damage other areas. However, his house shares a common fence and his property is impacted by noise, smell, dirt, dust, and fecal matter that blows over. At one point a well next to the house was negatively impacted by a drainage pipe that was installed on DOLA and directed onto their property. Marcus explained