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Open Space Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />August 13, 2025 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />B. Ember will revise the map to show the properties with county <br />easements <br />• Identify Properties to be Ranked and Properties for the Driving Tour <br />A. Board agreed to focus on properties WW, BB, and two new <br />potential properties <br />B. Will just have one tour <br />C. Susan will propose dates after talking with the missing board <br />members <br />12. 8:55 pm Action Item: Approval of Bird City Resolution. Presented By: Susan <br />McEachern, OSAB Chair (15 Minutes). <br />• Motion: Andy <br />• Second: Brad <br />• Action: Approved Unanimously <br />13. 9:10 pm Action Item: Gateway (MM) Acquisition- OSAB Recommendation to <br />City Council for Louisville Contribution. Presented by Susan McEachern (15 <br />Minutes) <br />See draft memo in packet. A citizen email from Cathern Smith to OSAB today <br />concerning the acquisition suggested that OSAB not suggest a specific percentage but <br />focus on making a meaningful contribution that would encourage future county <br />partnerships. <br />Citizen Comment from Cindy Beddell — she indicated that she understood that a 25% <br />to 50% contribution is probably appropriate. She also suggested that we continue to <br />look at partnering with outside agencies and explore grant opportunities. <br />Citizen Comment from Matt Jones — Generally cities have split the cost with the <br />county 50/50, although in some cases it has been 25%. Anything less than 25% <br />would be seen as inappropriate by the county. <br />City Manager Langley noted that a meeting between city and county staff, two <br />council members, and a county commissioner is being scheduled. <br />Discussion reflected the board members' strong desire to acquire the property but <br />uncertainty about whether the memo should include a recommendation for a specific <br />percentage contribution by the city. <br />City of Louisville <br />Parks Division 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 <br />303.335.4774 (phone) www.LouisvilleCO.gov <br />6 <br />