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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes November 13, 2019 Page 2 of 3 general development plan. The current plan shows 77 acres designated as Open Space; review is needed to evaluate amount and type/purpose of Open Space designations. B. Helen asked for details on the Coyote Run work. Ember replied that work is in progress on the sidewalk continuation on east side of Washington, and improving the alignment & adding a segment on the west side of Washington. Ember noted that Public Works is going to install school "bump -out" zones once the crosswalks are completed. Several board members expressed concern about school crossing areas being located too close to a corner; cars can go fast on this street. C. Ember noted two new staff members have started work: Benjamin White- Paterino (Ranger) and Steve Roels (Senior Naturalist Resource Specialist). D. Nathan gave an update on the underpass at Hwy 42: Work in progress and will continue through late spring 2020. E. David asked if other trail projects are on the horizon: Nathan reported TIP funding was received for the 104th Street project. Funding for design phase will occur in 2020, and funding for building phase will occur in 2022. F. David asked if there's anything OSAB can do to keep working on the proposed railroad underpass near Bullhead Gulch (currently on hold due to cost issues). Ember said OSAB can brainstorm alternative routes, and we can discuss with Planning Department. in the coming year. 6. City Council Liaison Update None. 7. Board Updates A. Peter noted that he attended last Walk & Talk with Mayor Muckle on Mayhoffer property. B. Fiona reported that she is not applying for a second term. Therefore, a new Secretary for OSAB will need to be identified. 8. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 9. Discussion Item: Priorities, Goals, and Action Items for Future Management of City Open Space. Presented by The Management of Open Space for Tomorrow (MOST) OSAB Tiger Team (see page 7-9 of the November, 2019 OSAB Meeting packet). Helen led the process of soliciting action items for each Goal/Objective from OSAB members. Helen and Ember will consolidate the responses and prepare an updated MOST Priorities and Goals document.