Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2023 06 14

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes May 10, 2023 Page 11 of 12 using the recycled asphalt, which has proven popular with several members of both City's boards. Ryan also mentioned that the HWY 36 Bikeway connection through Superior is now all concrete (it used to be gravel). David recommended wayfinding signage to help people stay on that section of the trail. Leslie said that there is a plan for such signs. Ryan said that OSAC met with their counterparts from Broomfield last year. Broomfield is looking at two regional trail connections: one would be at the top of Coyote Ridge on the east side, connecting down to Dry Creek. The other would be connecting the drainage under 36 near the Flatirons Mall towards Stearns Lake and Rock Creek (the south corner of the Redtail Ridge property). David asked about a DRCOG proposal for an underpass at McCaslin at the Ormond Roche trailhead. Leslie said it would be great because people and wildlife cross McCaslin unsafely there, but she cautioned that it would cost $6 million due to drainage issues and the surrounding private property. David presented that the Overlook Underpass Trail connection is Louisville's top priority to Boulder County. Priority number 2 would realign the Coal Creek Trail to run along the creek itself, avoiding the hill up to the Aquarius Trailhead. Priority number 3 would run south from the Coal Creek Trail toward the ReclTail Ridge property. David showed the OSAC a slide of the two possible trail alignments for the Overlook Underpass Trail connecting to the Mayhoffer-Singletree Trail. He pointed out that there would need to be a bridge that could go over the double ditch at the NE section of the parcel. OSAC pointed out that their County request was specifically for an underpass under Marshall Rd, not a new trail. Ryan said that he felt that OSAC should align their request to the County with Louisville's request. David commented that the entire bridge and new trail would cost less than the underpass, but if the trail destination is built first, then the will for the underpass might increase. Ryan thinks the new trail would be very cool, but is worried that people might be hit by cars crossing Marshall Rd. Jeff Moline said that the proposed western trail alignment has the disadvantage that it divides an agricultural grazing lease. Michiko made a request for larger -scale maps with roads named to help orient people with these sorts of presentations. 19. Discussion Items for the Next Meeting June 14th, 2023 1. Louisville OSAB items • Discuss the ballot language of the Open Space tax. 13