Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2010 03 10

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes February 10, 2010 Page 2 of 4 4_ Staff is working on a letter for properties that are adjacent to prairie dog colonies_ 5_ Schedule for upcoming education program is being put togetheL Board Updates Tom brought the letter from Chief Goodman, which indicates that parking enforcement at Davidson Mesa has been increased_ (Letter added to packet material) Discussion Item: Conoco Phillips Ember said that a planning commission meeting is upcoming on 2/11/10 and that public comment will be accepted_ Another meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2010 where public comment will also be allowed_ Ember pointed out the links on the website which pertain to Conoco Phillips and spoke about what staff has requested of Conoco Phillips_ Tom mentioned that he is concerned that the steep slope at the southwest of the Conoco Phillips property will be used for a traiL Ember said that discussions are taking place now_ Spencer offered that the trail should not be placed down near Hwy 36 because it would not be a pleasant place to recreate and would not work well with connectivity to nearby trail systems_ Justin asked whether the cost of the trail on the steep slope would be cost prohibitive for construction and ongoing maintenance_ Justin also asked if the review process is being monitored as closely as possible by the Board and staff_ Linda suggested that the current proposal for land dedication is not "open space" _ Spencer suggested that the closed campus nature of the property may not allow us to get a dedication of some of the highest value open space on the property_ Justin said that he respects the need for a closed campus_ Helen asked if the recently purchased Boulder County properties to the north of the property will change the formula for the public land dedication_ Ember said that the details have not yet been released_ Linda suggested that the land dedication could incorporate a sizeable corner of the property which might be of more open space value_ Spencer countered that trail connectivity is the top priority of the pending land dedication and should drive the Board's recommendation_ David asked what value the northernmost trail carries and suggested that it is a low value place for a dedication_ Tom said that a sidewalk or trail would be beneficial for high school commuters, but it was agreed that perhaps such a sidewalk could be in the right-of-way and not part of the public land dedication_ Justin said that he would propose a special study session be scheduled for the Board to include a representative of the Planning Department and Joe Stevens in order to discuss the results of the first planning meeting_ It was agreed that March 3rd would be the best day_ Ember mentioned that Conoco Phillips has decided to remove all prairie dogs on the site_