Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2012 11 14

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Minutes Revised on 12.4.12 Open Space Advisory Board Minutes Oct. 10, 2012 Page 4 of 5 The Board noted that the currently vacant western Centennial Valley o th on the Acquisition Matrix from 2009. This property was ranked 7 property is currently proposed as high-density housing in the Comp Plan. Helen stated that she does not feel that it is sufficient for the Comp Plan to merely make reference to the PROST Plan. She would prefer that the Comp Plan speak specifically to open space acquisition. The Board would like the Comp Plan to include specific reference to the acquisition and development of parks and open space in the proposed plans. The Board wishes to emphasize that one of the things that the community of Louisville values is access to open space and parks, and as such, any plans to increase density and attract additional population to Louisville should include a commensurate plan to increase and improve access to natural areas. Proposed trails that impact open spaces: North Open Space, along the ditch (likely along existing social trail); Coyote Run, between Ridgeview and Willow Ct.; along Empire Rd. (crusher fines); crossing over Coal Creek to connect to Coal Creek Trail; proposed trail along western boundary of Harney/Lastoka along Co. Rd. 42; trail in Warembourgh along NW side of property Several board meetings will occur on this subject in Oct. and Nov. There will be a public meeting later this month (Oct.). Adoption is planned for Dec. 2012. X. Discussion Item: Capital Improvement Projects The intent in creating this matrix is to provide OSAB’s advice and to increase OSAB’s involvement in guiding these projects, including the budgeting process. The long-term financial forecast for the Conservation Trust-Land Acquisition Fund includes two major costs in the short term – the new City Services Facilities, which will house open space and park related equipment and offices for the staff; and the McCaslin / Washington Underpass. Long-term fund levels are projected to be maintained around the $4 million o mark. The objective tonight will be to go over the matrix and rank the projects proposed (high/medium/low). The plan for next year would be to have OSAB create a list in advance (approx. June 2013) and have a list before Staff, such that they can incorporate the suggested projects with their submittals. At the next meeting, OSAB will develop a timeline and the schedule upon o which the Board can provide input. The Board voted high / medium / low on each project. Based upon the votes, Ember and Tom will put together a ranking for each project on the matrix.