Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2023 07 12

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes June 14, 2023 Page 3 of 6 David asked for follow up about the OSAB discussion about trail slow zones and network etiquette from several months ago. Adam replied that Ginger was working on an etiquette signage campaign. Adam added that a lot of complaints from citizens are about e-bikes on the trails. Susan said that she has a friend who was legally using an a -bike on an open space trail and was accosted by an angry fellow -user who said a -bikes were not allowed, using the old signage on the property as evidence. She thought the network needs new signs that reflect more recent regulations. Michiko told the board that on June 27th there will be an electric bike event in Louisville, where people can try them out. Helen asked for a wayfinding update. Adam said the consultant has finished the trail map work and closed out the contract. 7. Board Updates Dog Park Tiger Team Update: Susan said that she and Patricia are waiting for the Master Plan for Cottonwood Park before they further discuss Dog Park siting in the city. Susan added that she had helped distribute insect bio-controls on Davidson Mesa: Dalmatian toadflax weevils on Davidson Mesa and bindweed mites on Dutch Creek. Bee City USA Updates: Susan reported from the Bee City USA committee's recent discussions and work. The Bee City USA committee ran a children's contest for art about pollinators. The submitted artwork is on display in the children's section of the library. Home Depot is sponsoring a free bee -box building event for children on July V. Michiko asked if adults could go too, and Susan thought so. The committee has gotten involved in advocating for the city's Dark Skies Initiative. It is concerned about the impact of lights on nocturnal pollinators and their predators. The committee is working with Ginger, pending Abby's approval, to include an article in the City Community Update about resources for planting and landscaping to support native pollinators in the City. David asked if there would be a sign for Bee City USA near the town entrance. Adam said it should happen soon. Helen reported that the committee has been brainstorming about education tie-ins with Open Space educational programming. Susan is designing a library makerspace activity where children can make paper impregnated with native seeds that can be planted.