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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes November 9, 2022 Page 2 of 6 The City received several applications to their RFP for the wildfire assessment contracting work. It should be moving forward in December for City Council approval. David noted that on the Rock Creek Trail at Rock Creek Farms the County did some sort of trail work where they compacted the crusher fines particularly intensely. He asked if that was something Louisville could do to enhance durability on the trail spots at Davidson Mesa that seem to wash -out a lot. Ember replied that the crusher fines could just be fresh, as they usually pack them very firmly when they are installed, or they could have used a tackifier substance, a technology staff has been exploring. Charles asked Ember about the prescriptive grazing being evaluated by staff, and whether this was about goats or cattle. Ember said they were looking at both, and Brendan is exploring the options. Ember added that the livestock make good ambassadors for weed control. Charles asked whether the livestock roam free, and Ember said the contractors would use small, temporary corrals to control where the livestock could be in order to meet resource goals. Susan commented that Benjamin White-Patarino and Justin did a great job at the "Louisville During the War" event and complimented city staff on what a great event it was. 6. Board Updates - David announced that Thomas Neville formally resigned during the last meeting. Two new board members are needed for next year, as the board is currently at 6 people. David and Charles sent the memo to City Council about the board's firm opposition to the plan to pave a section of the Coal Creek Trail. David reported that the memo had been included into the addendum to the Council Meeting packet. He reached out to several council members to double check that the memo had been received. Several members seemed not to have known about it. David didn't know whether that was typical or not. Charles asked if the board should send the memo again, to ensure it would make it into the formal meeting packet. Ember commented that the placement of the memo was done at the discretion of the City Manager. David thought it would have its biggest impact in the packet for a budget meeting. Jessamine asked if it would be appropriate for board members to send the memo directly to council members. Ember answered it wasn't considered appropriate; she has been instructed that memos should travel via the liaison to the Director and from the Director to the City Manager, and from the City Manager to Council rather than directly by Board members. Helen said this is a great example of how the using the proper channels for board -council communication simply doesn't seem to work: the board followed the directions and played by the rules, and still was not able to successfully convey our information to the council. The other board members strongly concurred. David reported that he had asked whether the City Manager's idea of convening a "board of boards members" to study this issue had been implemented but hasn't heard back. The board members expressed dissatisfaction. The board memo regarding this topic is included in December 14, 2022 Staff Updates for reference. Ember announced that she has been directed that board members should not make announcements on social media, just like staff. If there is something the board or a board member wants posted, it is all supposed to go through Ginger. Jessamine asked if it is helpful for board members to contact staff or Ginger if they are seeing something hot or incorrect on social media. Ember answered that it is very helpful and the City would like the chance to comment. David noted that he thought Ginger and the City manager's office has been doing