Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 11 09

Home Browse Search

LC140 Louisville MEMORANDUM To: Open Space Advisory Board From: Open Space Division Date: November 9, 2022 Re: Information Item 6: Staff Updates General: Marshall Fire Updates Pertaining to Open Space: 1. "Wildfire Hazard and Risk Assessment of Louisville Public Lands" Request for Proposals (RFP) document. City staff reviewed, scored, and discussed submitted Proposals from three vendors and determined the need for additional clarification of deliverables before awarding a contract. 2. Open Space Staff will be joining the Boulder County Fireshed Grassland Workgroup. This is a new collaborative group that will be kicking off in December. Natural Resources: 3. Staff is evaluating potential prescriptive grazing to reduce fine fuels, reduce noxious weeds, and enhance soil health. Properties being considered include Davidson Mesa and North Open Space. Staff will bring this item to OSAB for input on public perception regarding this new practice. 4. Prairie dogs from select areas on Open Space will be relocated to a new site in Pueblo in November. Prairie dogs will be removed from over -populated colonies, or to prevent encroachment onto private lands, and to promote a more stable and healthier ecosystem. This relocation effort is in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and will help support the reintroduction of the endangered Black -Footed Ferret. 5. Coyote Run Slope project by Public Works is complete. Staff will be taking over vegetation management of the area. Currently no observed slope erosion, and good vegetative cover and native species have established in the disturbed area. 6. Staff has installed 1,500' of new fencing on Davidson Mesa to help prevent the spread of prairie dogs onto adjacent properties. 7. The Open Space weed control contractor has treated perennials on Davidson Mesa. 11