Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2023 05 10

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes April 12, 2023 Page 8 of 9 Michiko said that since OSAB is mentioned in the charter it probably isn't correct to eliminate it, but wondered if it would be helpful to make the larger argument about combining and eliminating boards. David wondered whether the council knows whether another board could be combined into OSAB and other charter -defined boards and commissions. Ember said that the City attorney will have to weigh in on this topic. Laura added that while she has the preference that OSAB remain unchanged, she wasn't sure about the other boards and commissions and whether some consolidation might be warranted. She didn't feel confident or informed about weighing on the larger conversation about the topic. David said that he was convinced and would like to write a letter to Council about the board's feelings on this topic. The board expressed its preference to have a memo that deals narrowly with OSAB and not combining it with other boards. Laura expressed skepticism that the memo would make a large impact with Council, but wanted to get ahead of this topic. David asked that at least two board members attend the Council meeting on May 211 12. Discussion Item: Process for Changing the Name of the Board. Presented by Ember Brignull, Open Space Superintendent Ember has researched this topic and learned it would take a vote of the people to change the name of the Open Space Advisory Board since it would require a change to Home rule Charter. However, it seems that tasks can be added to the Board's purview as City Council ordinances. 13. Discussion Item: Identify "Slow Zone" Areas. Presented by David Blankinship, OSAB Chair Last month the board discussed speeding on the trail network and signage campaigns. One of the consensus ideas was about designating "slow zones" on trails. Setting speed limits were not generally thought to be a good idea, since people don't know how fast they're going and speed limits are hard to enforce on trails. Ember asked board members for possible problem spots on the network. Jessamine suggested the hard turn down from Aquarius Trailhead into the underpass. She noticed that the "slow down: sign is in bad shape. Ember agreed that since it is a safety issue, it will be addressed soon, adding that she does not need regulatory approval for safety signs. Michiko asked Ember if they knew of spots where accidents and incidents had been reported. Ember said accidents have occurred at the base of Aquarius and where the Hwy 36 Bikeway intersects the Coal Creek Trail. Ember put down a City trail map and the board members marked areas they thought might be useful for slow zones. Laura commented that if too many "slow zones" are instituted, they will start to be ignored, so only the most important areas should be considered. Laura asked Ember if the rangers and other staff had opinions about potential locations. Ember said the rangers have noticed certain locations and made their own map and the two maps would be compared. 10