Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2025 05 14

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Open Space Advisory Board Information Item 6: Staff Updates Continued May 14, 2025 Page 3 of 4 fine) trail corridors. Depending on the weather, staff will most likely have the first round of mowing completed by May 23, 2025. 5. Staff installed approximately 80 square feet of StaLock, a polymer mixed crusher fine material that should be more resistant to erosion from precipitation and use. The city has discussed the use of this material and is testing it at a few locations. The sites where staff have installed, or plans to install this material, will be monitored for longevity, durability, and cost. More StaLock may be installed if staff is satisfied with its durability, performance and cost benefit analysis. This material is made to exceed standard crusher fines durability while still matching existing trail material color and feel. 6. The "Installation of Trail Access & Emergency Closure Infrastructure Project 2024" is wrapping up after a warranty issue with the powdering coating on the bollards was identified. The contractors are in the process of providing repairs. Resource Protection: 1. Both rangers are attending Ranger Excellence School in Estes Park the week of May 19- 23. Rangers will take part in a variety of sessions that touch on all aspects of resource protection. Highlights include an Emergency Medical Responder certification course, a Mental Health First Aid class, and a one -day Spanish language training. 2. Rangers have observed high visitation and enforcement on all open spaces. They have been placing a particular emphasis on patrolling properties with bodies of water to check fishing licenses. 3. March patrol mileage exceeded any previous month on record, in large part due to leveraging e-bike patrol. Education and Volunteers: 1. Volunteers worked on six different Open Space properties and contributed 35.5 hours during Earth Day week completing trash pickups, weed control, and replanting. 2. Eleven Open Space properties have been Adopted for this year. 3. The Bridge House Ready to Work group will be helping fix and install new prairie dog fencing on Davidson Mesa in late May. 4. The Marketing team has created an Open Space education brochure for distribution at events and City public buildings. The brochure covers events for April through August. 5. Volunteers have registered to assist with Dark Sky Monitoring with the Ranger Naturalists. Education Events Upcoming: 1. Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, Native Plant Walk at Davidson Mesa. 11