Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2017 11 08

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes October 11th, 2017 Page 5 of 5 review all the current plans and suggestions, so they would see the Wayfinding Plan and its crossing location. Jeff said that the City wants to apply for a grant for a transportation master plan as well. Jim asked if the crossing suggestion is just for an underpass or if it could include a pedestrian bridge. Jeff said all options would be on the table. A citizen named Carlos Hernandez (795 Bluestem Lane) spoke to the board. He is from the South Boulder Rd. Underpass Working Group, a group of citizens, trying to get people engaged in government and working on City issues. There are 50 people active in that group. They will have a meeting at the Library next Monday from 6-7:15. He said that there are two potential underpasses suggested on the City's South Boulder Rd. Small Area Plan: one at Via Appia and one at Main Street. He felt that OSAB's letter is critical. The proposed study would identify where the utilities and the engineering would be, which will inform the feasibly of different locations. He wanted to thank the Board for their support in this letter. He wanted all of the potential underpass locations to be given fair consideration. Fiona suggested the addition of "to/from" to the wording of the second bullet list. Jim commented that he wants to see safe crossing at South Boulder Rd. Fiona noted that the current pedestrian crossings slow car traffic. Jim made a motion to approve the letter, with Fiona's small edit. Fiona seconded. The motion passed unanimously. XI. Discussions Items for the Next Meeting on Wednesday, November 8th - A. Jeff asked for OSAB to discuss solutions to the Davidson Mesa Dog Off -leash Area's long-term maintenance and habitat impact issues, with a range of options. B. A discussion of leadership roles in OSAB. XII. Adjourn - The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. 6