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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes September 13, 2023 Page 2 of 5 The city has hired a mitigation coordinator that will soon be starting. This person will work under a resilience coordinator, another new position within the city. Both of these positions will be working on issues that touch on Open Space. Nate Goeckner has started as the Open Space Supervisor of Natural Resources. He will come to the November meeting to meet the board. Fall mowing will begin soon. Some mowing areas will be expanded to 30-foot margins. Cows are currently grazing at North and Davidson Mesa Open Space. Goats will be on North Open Space shortly. At Coyote Run Open Space the trail surface contractor is trying to close out the work. Staff have asked them to take another look at the trail resurfacing work to smooth out the crusher fines surface between Via Appia and Lafayette St section. There was a bear and cub in town on North and Warembourg Open Spaces today. They are being removed by state wildlife officials. Helen asked if there was a wayfinding update. Ember replied that Brian is creating an RFP for the sign fabrication work. All the consultant artwork and maps are done. The goal is completion of phase 1 installation in 2023. Susan asked about the seasonal staff turnover in the Staff Updates and whether it was typical. Ember said it was standard for seasonal workers to leave at this time of year for school or full time employment opportunities. They are looking for ways to keep one seasonal a little longer Adam said that the ballot language for the Open Space and Parks Sales Tax had been refined and approved by the City Council. Adam added that next year's budget is being actively worked on by staff and will be presented to the City Council in October. Current budgeting is for the status quo, without knowing whether or not the sales tax ballot measure will pass. Staff are trying to plan ahead of the ballot as much as possible. There was a City Council executive session about the small, undeveloped parcel at South Boulder Road and Heritage tonight before the OSAB meeting. OSAB previously recommended it for acquisition (see August meeting minutes). 7. Information Item: Board Updates Sales & Use Tax Task Force: Helen distributed the city's official fact sheet about the Open Space and Parks Sales Tax ballot issue. There is a campaign group organizing around passing the tax that has gotten started. Jessamine said that board members can join as citizens, help with the campaign, and get yard signs. Helen and Jessamine have information about how to join the group.