Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2019 01 09

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes December 12, 2018 Page 2 of 3 7. Board Updates A. Fiona reported that she will not be attending the January meeting. Missy volunteered to take minutes at the next meeting. B. Jim noted an interesting article about prairie dogs on agricultural open space published in the Daily Camera on 12/12/2018. Approx. 15% of arable OS lands (approx. 900 acres) are affected, and relocation/remediation is expensive. C. Mike noted a recent article in the Daily Camera on 11/12/2018, about bird habitat around Lake Waneka, related to improving trail connections and birding opportunities between Lake Waneka and Hecla Lake. 8. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 9. Discussion: Review Adopted 2019 Open Space Capital Budget Ember requested that all OSAB members retain the budget approved on 11/27/2018 (starting on page 17 of the December OSAB Meeting packet), to reference for informational purposes throughout the coming year. Ember noted that "OS Parks, Trail, and Directional Signs" is new term for Wayfinding. Ember noted that the Senior Naturalist Resource Specialist was approved; timeline for hiring is hopefully first quarter 2019. Laura stressed the importance of OSAB weighing in on the qualifications and responsibilities of this new position. Fiona asked Ember to provide staff's current draft thoughts on this matter in January 2019 packet. David noted Cottonwood Park development is actually $216,000 per budget pages, not $37,800 as noted in Ember's summary. David asked about 2018 funds which have not yet been spent; Ember indicated that the funds will likely be requested by staff to be carried forward into 2019 pending City Council approval. 10. Discussion: Finalize Template and Draft Goals for `2019 OSAB Goals' Laura distributed the new Goals template and asked if OSAB members approve the major goal areas. Peter noted the absence of "Dog Issues" as a major goal area. Mike suggested adding task(s) to General Business relating to coordination with PPLAB to gather public input on Dog Parks & dog -related recreation. Fiona suggested adding task(s) to Resource Management regarding dog poop issues on Open Space. OSAB agreed. Lead Persons proposed: Acquisitions - Missy Resource Management - David Wayfinding: Helen Education and Outreach: Laura General Business: Mike (and Peter) Discussion about each major goal area followed. Laura will draft goals & action items discussed for review and approval at January 2019 meeting. OSAB members will send any additional thoughts to Ember & Laura by the end of December. Lead Persons should review their area's goal statements and action items carefully before the meeting.