Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 11 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes October 12, 2022 Page 2 of 8 The Coal Creek trail is being converted to concrete next to Dutch Creek, where the trail has been regularly flooding. The intention is to prevent trail wash outs. Susan reported that she has talked to a lot of people who are confused by the current signs along the Dutch Creek work: they make it sound like the entire trail is closed, not just the section indicated on the map. Ember said she would look at the wording. Staff is concerned that signs are regularly removed by trail users and tossed aside. Staff has looked at the concerns at Bullhead Gulch Open Space brought up by David, addressed them, and all are satisfied with the work. Louisville Open Space rangers have been using body cams since 2020 and have been sharing their experience and expertise with the city of Longmont's ranger program. David raised concerns about increased speed of a -bikes on city trails. Staff is having the trails tiger team look at trail etiquette signage to address speed. Susan said this is a wayfinding issue too, adding that people don't know what kind of motorized vehicles are and are not allowed by the current signs. David noted that Ember presented at the recent COSA conference. He wanted advanced warning in the future, so OSAB members can also attend the conference too. Ember replied that COSA filled up in 2 days this year, so there were not any spaces to offer board members. None of the city staff were able to get in either, and Ember was only able to attend because they asked her to present. Ember shared that the conference is always held in mid -September. She will share the COSA conference info and website with OSAB as in past years. David asked if there had been any evaluation of the cost/efficiency of the first round of fire mitigation mowing before the second round began. Ember said the main evaluation so far has been about what was feasible and physically possible. But they are looking for some guidance about the scientific efficacy of mowing for fire mitigation from CSU and the state, the RFP, and for public feedback. This will all be part of the public process for the fire RFP. David said that the board members would like to have had a chance to give their input for the project to pave the "half and half" trail. His impression is that OSAB would have recommended converting the trail to purely crusher fines, not concrete. David asked if there was new guidance from the city about holding hybrid remote/in person meetings. Ember responded that the City Clerk had not yet given guidance, but should shortly. David asked Adam for a quick summary of what happened at the Planning Commission Meeting regarding Redtail Ridge. Adam said that the public feedback was generally that they wanted to see more open space or different open space dedicated. The developer has the chance to try again with a new submittal. 6. Board Updates Wayfinding Tiger Team: