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Open Space Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />August 14, 2024 <br />Page4of8 <br />o Give legal standing to native ecosystems and their species population <br />o Reverse degradation of native ecosystems <br />o Develop conservation and recovery plans <br />o Continue to support wildlife plans <br />- There are several examples of local government policy that can be referenced for policy <br />development, such as: <br />o Boulder County Comprehensive Environmental Plan <br />o City of Lafayette Wildlife Protection Plan <br />- He cited additional recommendations: <br />o Establish legal protections for natural areas and wildlife <br />o Conduct thorough biological inventory and set priorities <br />o Monitor wildlife populations <br />o Educate public authorities <br />o Institute strict conservation plans <br />He suggested that OSAB develop a wildlife management plan that includes the following <br />steps: conduct a study, develop a list of species of concern, and develop a plan. <br />- OSAB members commented that the Lafayette Wildlife Protection Plan is a good reference <br />to begin developing our own Wildlife Plan. Ember noted that Louisville is removing Russian <br />olive trees and Siberian Elms as part of a campaign to promote grasslands and native trees. <br />- It was suggested that we invite a plant ecologist expert or some experts from the Boulder <br />Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) to present an overview and suggestions for a <br />Wildlife Plan. <br />9. 8:05 pm Discussion Item: Presentation by LOSA Citizen Group, Presented by <br />Helen Moshak, LOSA Member (40 Minutes). <br />Members of the Louisville Open Space Advocates (LOSA) provided comments on their view of <br />Open Space priorities based on a letter shared with the Interim City Manager (and OSAB). The <br />following LOSA members were present and gave a brief introduction on their background to <br />Open Space advocacy before reviewing priorities. <br />- Helen Moshak - active member of LOSA, previously served as a member of OSAB for 14 <br />years, open space advocate, active in city council meetings, meetings with staff. <br />- Cathern Smith — active member of LOSA, open space advocate. <br />- Tamar Kranz — active member of LOSA, open space advocate, Boulder County volunteer <br />naturalist <br />- Matt Jones - active member of LOSA, open space advocate, worked on 2C ballot initiative, <br />former Boulder County Senator, planner for Boulder County Open Space, served on the <br />original Louisville OSAB. <br />- Bob Muckle - active member of LOSA, open space advocate, former Louisville Mayor, <br />served on original Louisville OSAB. <br />- Matt commented that Louisville Open Space has been neglected. He commented that <br />undesignated trails (social trails) are a problem and are encroaching on local wildlife. Trail <br />management needs to be better organized. Preserving and protecting open space needs to <br />be managed better. The open space ballot initiative (2C) was passed by the citizens of <br />Louisville to provide more funding for open space, yet Parks receives more funds. <br />City of Louisville <br />Parks Division 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 <br />303.335.4774 (phone) www.LouisvilleCO.gov <br />6 <br />