Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2013 09 11

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Open Space Advisory Board Meeting Notes August 14th, 2013 Page 2 of 5 Says, Skull ID and 20 Questions. There were 51 attendees.  August 6th and 7th- Gazing at the Stars Astronomy Program hosted by the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks had to be rescheduled because of rain. New date: September 24th and 25th at Davidson Mesa from 8:30-9:30 pm.  The McCaslin underpass is under contract, for $1.3 million. The project will begin at the end of the month.  OSAB may want to consider what educational information will be appropriate for the kiosk that will be installed at Harper Lake.  There will be two lanes of traffic open on McCaslin during construction.  Open Space properties will be open to pedestrians. There will be temporary closure of both parking lots and the dog off-leash area. Once the construction schedule is determined staff will post approximate closure dates.  There are currently two information signs regarding the project. Staff is planning on posting additional signs with minor revisions.  The social trial at Davidson Mesa located on the ridge west of the dog off- leash area will be improved, with construction starting next week. The budget is $38,000 and the trial is approximately a 1/2 mile long.  Upcoming fall projects include: Prairie dog work, weed control, Damyanovich Management Plan, Coyote Plan and Open Space Zoning.  New Trails Open House  The staff liaisons for the Cultural Council and the Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board will hand out the Memo and Report Form as a staff update. OSAB presentation will not be required.  Ember will send out an email requesting dates that board members are available to lead presentations.  The Library Booth will be on September 18th - potential volunteers: Tom, Laura, Helen, Alison and Linda.  Recreation Center Booth will be on September 19th - potential 3