Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 02 10

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LCityof r Louisville PARKS & RECREATION To: OSAB From: Ember Brignull, Open Space Superintendent Date: February 10, 2021 Re: Staff Updates General: 1. Open Space Capital Improvement Projects (CIP's) have been assigned to staff by the Director: The Projects Manager: a. Soft Surface Trail Management Program: Davidson Mesa Resurfacing b. Retaining Wall Replacement: Coyote Run and Hillside Open Space Division: a. Open Space and Park Signs (Wayfinding) b. Russian Olive Removal c. Replacement Truck for Seasonal Use d. Open Space Maintenance Vehicle for New Position e. New Equipment: Roller and Power Rake Attachment Trails & Maintenance: 1. The Projects Manager will be managing the Davidson Mesa Trail Resurfacing Project and the Hillside/Coyote Run Retaining Walls Project. The Open Space Division will be managing the purchase of two truck, two assignments have been issued by the Director. Loops in Louisville is now available in the Rec Center catalog and on the Open Space website: https://www.louisvilleco.gov/local- govern ment/government/departments/parks-recreation-and-open- space/open-space-division/loops-around-louisville. This program encourages hiking, running, rolling, and cycling especially during the month of February for American Heart Month. Loops in Louisville includes three routes of ranging intensity and more routes will be added periodically as a continued effort to encourage people to enjoy Louisville trails and open spaces. 2. Staff is working with the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management to update the 2013 FEMA Application pertaining to Davidson Mesa, Coyote Run, and Coal Creek trails. 3. Staff is working with the City Forester to remove potentially hazardous branches from cottonwood trees located by the stock pond on Warembourg Open Space. There will be a temporary trail closure on February 19t" for the trail which runs north/south by the stock pond while work is occurring. Information on the closure will be posted on the Fans of Louisville Open Space and Parks Facebook page, City website, and on the property prior to the scheduled closure.