Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2009 08 12

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes July 8, 2009 Page 2 of 4 2. Ember showed the upcoming programs including "Get to Know your H20" & Pull for Colorado. 3. Ember provided update on Bindweed Mite & Leafy Spurge Flea biocontrol. 4. Ember provided update on new trail for Warembourg. 5. Youth Corps update regarding Harper Lake Trail maintenance. Also talked about Davidson Mesa prairie dog barrier and Hillside irrigation removal. Youth Corps involved in photo project to get additional photos on the website and to be used in future publications. 6. Hecla: Balfour has sent request for benches. Ember has begun working on that request and it has been approved. Reseeding efforts will be requested of the developer to help remediate construction damage. Ember also said that Louisville has responsibility for rough mowing the weeds. Board Updates Spencer mentioned that the Coyote presentation was excellent and recommended that we conduct the meeting again. He also mentioned that it would be a benefit to have the program presented to the Board. Tom said that there is a Facebook page for "Fans of Colorado" and there was a mention of Louisville. Boulder County Parks & Open Space Update: Annual Community Open Space & Trails Requests Tina Nielsen introduced the process by which the trail projects in the region are selected, planned & completed. Tina provided maps of County owned and jointly owned open space. She talked about the selection criteria for trails projects. Joe Stevens asked if Davidson Mesa and its multi-jurisdictional use would warrant greater focus and potential funding. Both Tina and Ron Stewart suggested that the Davidson Mesa project would not likely receive funding support from Boulder County Open Space. Kristine Nelson added that the regional trails program is still the highest priority for funding and will likely take precedence for upcoming funding over new trails suggestions. Spencer asked if the transportation tax that was passed in 2003 is still in effect. Kristine mentioned that yes, the tax is still in effect and that it will help fund the high priority regional trails in the next six years. Kristine said that the current priorities will likely not be completed by 2015. Ron explained how the transportation tax works including how 85% of the tax is used for roads and 15% for trails. Tom asked if the trail suggestions from Louisville should focus on trails that are on or are connected to Boulder County Open Space or jointly owned lands. Ron said yes.