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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes September 14, 2022 Page 8 of 8 Replacing the plan would cost about the same as implementing the entire wayfinding project. David asked about the trails element of the new PROST: how would it not be redundant to the city's Transportation Master Plan? Adam thought they would overlap and the TMP could help inform it, but the new PROST could go into higher detail about things like surface types and design. Laura suggested that there ought to be a citizen task force for the Cottonwood Master Plan (like during the Rec Center remodel) so diverse users and stake holders can be heard. 14. Discussion Item: 2023 Tax Extension for Open Space and Parks. Presented by Adam Blackmore, Director of Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Adam said all of Open Space and much of Parks' budgets comes from a city 3.8% sales tax that generates $1.5-2m annually. Adam wanted the boards to know that the tax comes up for renewal next year. Council meets in December to plan work for 2023 which will include the ballot measure. There must be a decision made about whether the tax will sunset and what specific tax rate would be appropriate. The boards can be consulted about this. In July the ordinance language for the ballot must be approved by council, after which it cannot be altered. Helen pointed out that the boards need to mind the specific language in the ballot initiative, as it has changed and evolved over the years on other ballots. She added that Lafayette got rid of the sunset provision for their similar sales tax. Jessamine asked if the city had money for polling and consultants through this process, and Adam replied that the city does. Jessamine volunteered that she has experience with two different ballot measures and would like to help staff in any way she can. 15. Discussion Items for the October meetings. A. PPLAB: • Talking with Abby McNeal. • Pick up where they left off in June. • John suggested starting a half-hour earlier for a quick meeting for the Bee City USA committee. B. OSAB: • Acquisition ranking process discussion. • Meeting the new senior naturalist. • Work on the County submission wish list. • Having a chance to weigh in on the Coal Creek Trail CIP. • Staff update on the wash out area at Dutch Creek. • Feedback for communication with council. • Update on staff's wildfire mitigation plan. 16. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm.