Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 05 11

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes April 13, 2022 Page 5 of 5 Education & Outreach. The board discussed the idea of a senior ranger position. This could be two rangers with one "senior," or a third, new senior ranger. Peter thought it might be useful to let a ranger have a chance for promotion. Ember thought it might help with both retention and training, as the on -boarding process is extensive, which causes loss of field time. Peter also thought some rangers might want more of an administration position and others might want to be in the field more. Helen and Peter thought it might be useful to start by promoting a ranger to a senior ranger and then eventually adding a third ranger. Jessamine added that the open space website needs a revamp, which might be a useful project to dedicate some operational time on. David asked if there is still a need for a volunteer coordinator and if it was a city-wide position. Ember thought there was a lot of benefit to a city-wide position, but pointed out that there is still a lot of need for department -level expertise. Peter thought it would really help organizations that want to work with the city. Ember thought it would help streamline the forms and background searches. Peter said he'd like to note the idea as a city-wide request. Laura commented that she liked the current level of educational programming. New Trails and Trail Maintenance. Helen suggested that funding the project manager position could be distributed into these subprograms as well. Jessamine suggested an increase in trails policy and planning to be in better alignment with the TMP. Laura asked if wayfinding could be incorporated into this subprogram, including improving intersections and maintaining standards. Ember thought signs would still be under a CIP. Acquisitions. This is a very small budget item, because it is mostly nested under other divisions. Helen asked if zoning work would be added here. Jessamine thought it might be useful to give staff a way to be proactive about applying for grants and funding for things like trail easements. The board discussed having a panel of acquisition experts come to the board to talk about alternative funding methods and perspectives on the acquisition process. Jessamine suggested that the panel be recorded for staff members as well. Helen asked if a position could be made for a grant writer. 11. Discussion Item: Opportunities to Improve the Property Acquisition Ranking Process. Presented by David Blankinship, OSAB Chair. The board decided to defer this discussion item for a future meeting. 12. Discussion Items for the Next Meeting on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. A. Redtail Ridge discussion. B. Overview of the acquisition process, its purpose and how to craft its deliverable to Council, what questions the board has and what are the gaps in the process. C. Memorial Bench Map Update. The board thought this could be a finalized map in the staff update rather than a discussion item. D. Susan suggested a discussion of a more proactive approach to removing transient campsites on Open Space. Ember thought this could turn into a very large discussion about issues beyond the board's purview. E. David wanted staff updates about the pipeline project at North Open Space, updates about the status of Cottonwood Park and the Mayhoffer Master Plan. 13. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 9:47 pm.