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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes August 13, 2025 Page 3 of 5 protect riparian areas along Coal Creek by not extending trails through the areas that don't have trails now. He commented that the lack of a complete vegetation survey could handicap the trails plan. • Discussion followed with questions and suggestions from board members on how to best structure surveys and pop up events and on the overall engagement strategy. 10. 8:10 pm Action Item: OSAB Approval of the City Manager Proposed Acquisition Process. Presented by: Diana Langley, City Manager (15 Minutes) • City Manager Communication with City Council Regarding the Acquisition Process City Manager Langley summarized her discussion with council regarding OSAB's proposed open space acquisition process. The proposed process will go to Council for discussion and potential adoption on September 2. In addition, Council is interested in learning more about tools for acquisition (e.g., rights of first refusal) and financing options when properties cost more than is in the acquisition reserve. They are also interested in understanding if OSAB wants fee title to properties or would support conservation easements or other strategies. Council is also wanting to understand more about how to use the OSAB ranking system to prioritize properties if multiple properties are available for purchase. [Post -meeting update: It was decided to defer the policy to the November workshop so that we can work through tools, the property list, and priorities, so that Council can keep that in mind while considering the policy.] The City Manager noted that she took the OSAB property ranking list and added data on zoning, conservation easements, and other factors and is providing that to council. Ember has the list and will send that list to OSAB. Public Comment: Matt Jones suggested involving county staff who solely work on acquisitions. He also noted that the county is often able to avoid executive session by relying on staff to handle negotiations. He also noted that property acquisitions can take a long time and extensive relationship building. • How will City Council Communicate its Property Priorities to OSAB 11. 8:25 pm Discussion Item: OSAB Recommendations for 2025 "Potential Open Space Candidate Ranking" Criteria and Property Review. Presented By: Michiko Christiansen & Brad Pugh, OSAB Board Members (30 Minutes) • Determine Ranking Criteria A. Will maintain same ranking critiera for now but will provide council with a simplified list that does not include numbers City of Louisville Parks Division 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303.335.4774 (phone) www.LouisvilleCO.gov 5