Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2020 01 08

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December 11, 2019 Meeting Minutes Continued Resolution of Appreciation for Mike Schantz by the City of Louisville Open Space Advisory Board December 2019 Whereas, Mike Schantz has served on the City of Louisville Open Space Advisory Board for almost a decade, since January of 2011 to be exact. Whereas, he began his official tenure in 2011 and served not only as a valued member and colleague but also the Davidson Mesa GeoCache developer, tiger team lead, PPLAB liaison, and multi -term vice -chair characterized by his direct approach, gruff yet warm voice, engineering expertise and perspective, fierce logic and passionate commitment to protect, conserve and preserve our open space lands. Whereas, Mike's ability to fly in from Europe or half way across the country and head directly to an OSAB meeting to report on myriad topics and causes is unsurpassed. He lead the efforts to build a partnership between the Parks and Public Land Advisory Board, advocates for new and overdue solutions for dog off -leash experiences, crunches and truly understands the budget numbers, and advocates with a full heart for his fellow sky travellers - birds from here to Alaska. These are just a few of the many ways Mike has enhanced our community throughout his time with us. Whereas, he has also served as a community volunteer and resource and avid Open Space participant on bike and on foot he will always be a respected and admired champion for our City of Louisville Open Space and citizens. Whereas, he would lean in with his intense gaze, logical insights, well -reasoned arguments, political knowledge and succinct summaries to focus the debate, make the case and define the motion. Now therefore, at the conclusion of his time with us, his fellow members of the Open Space Advisory Board, the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Open space and the Open Space Superintendent take this opportunity to express our deepest appreciation and gratitude for his sharp mind, dry humor, warm smile, brilliant logic, articulate writing, tireless work ethic, dedication to nature, family, and community and his valued friendship. Let it be resolved that the members of the City of Louisville Open Space Advisory Board will continue to be inspired by his many talents, amazing contributions and hundreds and hundreds of hours of dedicated work on behalf of Open Space and and the wonders of our natural world. 9