City Council Agenda and Packet 2017 03 14 SP

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strategies and reserves, and build and enhance partnerships with Boulder County, neighboring towns and property owners so that we are well-positioned to acquire or protect these properties. We understand that there are competing public interests and limited financial resources. The ranking in this list is not intended to establish a sequential order or mandate a fund reserve balance but to provide guidance in prioritizing purchases should multiple opportunities occur at one time. We have also made recommendations about some of the properties dependent on the availability of adjacent or nearby properties. If acquisition opportunities arise for additional properties not on this list, OSAB welcomes the opportunity to provide input and feedback to City Council as they consider and decide whether to acquire a property or easement interest in the land. 1. Mayhoffer Property (Parcel D) Property Features: Approximately 200 acres. Bordered by Aquarius Open Space to the south and the jointly owned Harney Lastoka Open Space to the North. Creates a physical and visual buffer between Louisville and Lafayette. Highly visible from the roadway creating an agricultural "home -town" feel. Large contiguous acreage. Property Goals: Explore agriculture options and native grassland restoration demonstration area, protect lands, preserve riparian zone, buffer and view shed protection. Create larger contiguous area and healthier habitat. Supporting Parcels: Assuming successful acquisition of parcel D, OSAB would also support acquisition of parcel D.1. Purchase of D.1 without D is not recommended. Acquisition of parcels D.2 and D.3 without D and D.1 is not recommended. OSAB recommendation: Fee simple acquisition. Continue to pursue acquisition in partnership with Boulder County and Lafayette. Continue to list as an OSAB top priority on the Annual Acquisition Request to Boulder County until acquisition is achieved. 2. Bennett Property (Parcel N.2) Property Features: Approximately 8 acres. Adjacent to the Olson Open Space and includes the Coal Creek riparian corridor. Property Goals: Protect Coal Creek riparian corridor and create larger contiguous acreage when combined with the Olson Open Space property. If N.2 and N.3 are both acquired consider realigning Coal Creek trail so that the trail is not adjacent to the road right-of-way and fenced in. Increase habitat health and protect diversity. Supporting Parcels: Assuming successful acquisition of N.2, OSAB would also support acquisition of N.1. Purchase of N.1 without N.2 is not recommended. OSAB Recommendation: Fee simple acquisition. Continue to list as an OSAB top priority on the annual acquisition request to Boulder County. Boulder County has stated that they will consider pursuing this purchase in partnership with Louisville if the opportunity becomes available.