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Open Space Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />June 11, 2025 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />ii. What is your philosophy on city management? As city manager, she <br />oversees daily operations to ensure fairness and ease for everyone. She <br />greatly enjoys the trail system and the natural beauty of open spaces. <br />iii. What is your philosophy on working with advisory boards? Louisville <br />has several advisory boards, and bylaws vary among them. There is a <br />need for more uniformity across the advisory boards. <br />iv. What are your observations up to this point? <br />• Staff liaisons are performing their roles well. However, they are encountering <br />some challenges that need to be addressed. <br />• The staff has been warm and welcoming, and citizens are passionate and <br />engaged. <br />• The focus is on balancing the budget and improving the capital projects strategy. <br />• Community feedback is sought for priorities regarding upcoming capital projects. <br />The plan should be developed with community input. <br />• Susan clarified that this is the first time the City Manager has collaborated with <br />an OSAB. <br />6. 7:25 pm Staff Updates (5 Minutes) by Ember <br />• Link added to packet, including the integrated weed management plan. <br />• Added RTR Trails request to packet. <br />• Social Trails: Now included in the Long -Range plan. Fences effectively prevent <br />social trails. Examples provided by Ember. <br />o Costs: Staff costs are the highest expense in budgets for operational <br />planning. <br />• Susan notes that Parks and Open Space have different and unique needs (e.g., <br />weed management and the fact that the Open Space Integrated Weed <br />Management Plan is being used by Parks even though it isn't designed for the <br />management of bluegrass and other Parks -specific purposes). <br />• Andy asks if OSAB will be a focus group for public engagement regarding the <br />comprehensive plan. <br />• Michiko inquires if OSAB can host an open house for engagement; Bryon may <br />answer. <br />• Grass mowing concerns: Planned soon, no current fire risk due to green grass. <br />• Bio-Blitz: Data collection ongoing, open house this week at the Rec center. <br />• Open Space usage data recorded on multiple properties (Davidson Mesa, Dutch <br />Creek, Hecla). <br />• Andy asks if data can advocate for property acquisition; Ember confirms it might <br />be used in the future. <br />City of Louisville <br />Parks Division 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 <br />303.335.4774 (phone) www.LouisvilleCO.gov <br />4 <br />