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Open Space Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />January 10, 2024 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />10. Update Item: 2024 Housekeeping- Updated Contact Information and <br />Distribution of Board Documents <br />The agenda included the current versions of the Open Government and Ethics pamphlet <br />and the Boards and Commissions Rules of Procedure. The latter included the "Members <br />with Differing Needs" statement. Jessamine suggested that it be added to the beginning <br />of every meeting packet as a reminder to all meeting attendees, especially those who <br />don't attend regularly. <br />11. Action Item: Approval of 2024 Open Space Education Plan <br />Catherine Jepson, Open Space Specialist, presented the list of planned programs, <br />including school programs, public presentations, and volunteer events. 44 are scheduled <br />for 2024, compared with 34 in 2023. David expressed concern that location was not <br />included on announcements. Catherine said that is deliberate to encourage people to go <br />online and register so she knows the numbers to plan for. Councilmember Judy Kern <br />(attending online) suggests a QR code to provide a direct link to registration. Catherine <br />agreed. Susan mentioned that the Bee City committee has scheduled several <br />presentations that cross over between open space and parks. Abby is taking the lead <br />since Bee City is a subcommittee of PPLAB, but Ember will share information with <br />Catherine. The board approved. <br />12. Discussion Item: 2024 Open Space Interpretive Educational Panel <br />Concepts <br />Catherine presented the concept of the two interpretive signs budgeted for 2024. (1) <br />prairie dogs in Daughenbaugh. Board approved the general concept. (2) noxious weeds <br />on Davidson Mesa. David is concerned that as our flagship property we should focus on <br />a more engaging, "cool" topic. Councilmember Deborah Fahey said that neighbors close <br />to Davidson Mesa are most engaged with wildlife. The existing kiosk at the entrance <br />includes Native American history, wildlife, plants. Charles asked if signage is appropriate <br />for open space. Board approved the major theme of prairie restoration, with weed <br />control, grazing, and wildlife. Charles moved; Mark seconded. Board approved a <br />combination of #1 and #2. Michiko suggested adding braille to all new interpretive signs. <br />Locations for the signs have not been determined yet. This presentation is just to <br />establish the initial themes of the two signs. <br />Catherine will talk with the contractor and come back to OSAB with artwork and text in <br />June/July to review. <br />City of Louisville <br />Parks Division 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 <br />303.335.4774 (phone) www.LouisvilleCO.gov <br />6 <br />