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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes October 8th, 2014 Page 5 of 6 IX. Discussion Item: Resolution Approving the Coyote Management Plan This document is in its final draft. The content has not been substantially changed from what was seen by the board previously. Tom disliked the paragraph about how landowners can kill troublesome coyotes. He noted that it didn't emphasize that lethal control is intended for landowners coping with agricultural /livestock damage, not for suburban citizens, and the points about necessary permits were buried in the paragraph. Ember said that staff could make that revision. Ember suggested that there also might be a small tweak needed to the table on page 20. The board indicated that if Ember made these two changes to the document, the board would not need to review it again. Tom motioned to approve this document. Linda seconded. The motion passed unanimously with general praise for staff on a job well done. X. Discussion Item: Introduction of "Tiger Teams" Helen asked the board if they would like to continue with the concept of small "tiger teams" of two people working between meetings to move certain topics along, such as: education materials at Harper Lake, the survey project, the new webpage, wayfinding. Having two people meet doesn't require open agenda rules, but may accelerate the pace of some projects and can assist staff. Laura and Linda volunteered to be the team for Harper Lake education materials (meeting with Catherine Jepson). Tom and Laura volunteered to be the team for wayfinding meetings (meeting with the wayfinding consultants, which will probably be Wed. afternoons— Laura can't do it until after 3:00). Mike and Helen can be alternates for the wayfinding team. XI. Discussion Item: Topics for Brainstorming Session with City Council 1) Mike is shocked by the numbers of dogs off -leash at Davidson Mesa. Mike would like to see a dialog with police and council about enforcement for dog leash laws. He feels this is not an education issue, but an enforcement issue. This could be done by police or by "rangers." 2) During the study session with council, there was a discussion whether OSAB should be involved in advocating for park land acquisition (such as the recent Baptist Church property purchase), and whether the Forestry Board (HFAB) should also be involved in any such discussion. Helen suggested the OSAB's scope should be formally expanded to include trails. 3) Mike took it further by wondering if there was any political will for a parks and recreation tax that is separate from the Conservation Trust -Land Acquisition Fund (as is done in the City of Lafayette). He also wondered whether a portion of the Conservation Trust -Land Acquisition Fund should never sunset, but be dedicated towards maintenance. Mike observed that in the long term, impact on public open space land will get larger as the population gets more dense, and it is incumbent on citizens to actively manage and to preserve it. 4) Tom suggested that we need to do resource management and maintenance studies. 5) Laura and Mike suggested that we have a discussion about what Open Space expenditure will look like in 50 years. Mike further suggested that we should be