Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2023 03 01

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Parks & Public Landscaping Advisory Board Minutes DATE Page 4 of 7 Staff Report Abby introduced Byron Weber, newly hired Projects Manager for Parks, Recreation & Open Space. Byron has been on the job for one month! Works with Adam, focusing on coordination of projects and management of priorities. PPLAB Work Plan review, so far, PLAB has touched on almost all of the "asks." We are getting some stuff done! City Council meeting approved their annual work plan, includes upgrading council relationships with advisory boards, establishing a positive working relationship with AB's (all 14 of them), see Jan 14th Council recorded meeting, Sustainability and EDI are top items. Abby passed along "Thanks" to PPLAB members for park sign inventory and assessment. The top four signs ready for renovation/replacement are Annette Brand, Pirates, Lawrence Enrietto, and Centennial park. These signs are in desperate shape. Staff expects to find a few more in need of replacement. There is still time for some updates. Our application is fully complete with for Bee City USA affiliation! We are looking to the Bee City Committee for recommendations on sign placement, education outreach, pollinator gardens, etc. Adam says 2024 planning for new Louisville Master Plan is underway. PPLAB and OSAB to recommend for passing on to City Council. Board Reports Dog Park Susan and Patricia volunteers with OSAB Dog Park Tiger Team, handed out memo describing potential new dog park locations. Louisville currently has two dog parks, the Davidson Mesa is administered under Open Space, the Community Dog Park is administered under Parks. OSAB wants to relieve pressure on Davidson Mesa dog park because it is located on Open Space, and not consistent with Open Space use guidelines. In spite of this use conflict, there are no plans to close the Davidson Mesa Dog Park. The Tiger team was tasked with finding new possible locations for Dog Park(s) that are accessible to residents and on city property. Recommendations of 2018 Dog Park Tiger Team on criteria for locations of other City Dog Parks were used for first pass review of City properties. Several locations seem promising, but further research, including possible community surveys are needed. Promising locations include Cottonwood Park Church property, a lot of acreage there, some of which could become soccer fields. Site is accessible, walkable for nearby neighborhoods, close enough to Davidson Mesa to have an impact on usage. Cynthia noted that Cottonwood park may not be a great spot for dog park, soccer fields OK for sure. Another area is at Via Appia and Centennial Way intersection, west of McCaslin, currently zoned commercial, but undeveloped for long time. PPLAB member noted possibility that a dog park could be integrated with Sports Park.