Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2009 08 12

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Open Space Advisory Board Minutes July 8, 2009 Page 3 of 4 Linda asked if the tendency is to finish a project that is already underway or to start a new high priority trail. Kristine answered that Boulder County tries to complete all projects when possible, but that some outside factors may cause a given project to stall. If a stall occurs then other projects are started. Kate asked if the Mayhoffer property should be on the open space wish list. Tina answered yes. Ron added that the Mayhoffer property is certainly on the Boulder County wish list. Tom asked how much property is being pursued in the western part of the county. Ron said that there are plenty of properties that are being pursued and that they are small parcels that will likely be traded to the Forest Service for other lands. Justin asked if Boulder County has recently talked to the Mayhoffer family about the Mayhoffer property in Louisville. Ron provided a short history of the relationship with that family and said that there have been no discussions in the last three to four years. Develop Board Recommendations for the Annual Open Space & Trails Request to Boulder County Parks & Open Space Tom suggested that we start first with the lands request. Linda said that the Mayhoffer property should be at the top of the list and the rest of the group agreed. Tom listed the other properties that were added to the wish list by the OSAB last year. There was a discussion of how often to contact the landowners about potential open space. Ember suggested that we should use the OSAB meeting to come up with a current wish list rather than discuss acquisition strategy. There was a discussion of whether the Xcel property should be added to the list and the consensus was yes. And it was agreed to repeat the wish list from last year and add the Xcel property at the #3 position. Regarding the trails wish list, Coal Creek to Sterns Lake from Warembourg was favorably received by Boulder County. There was discussion of other possible trail requests that would be looked upon favorably. Tom suggested the Davidson Ditch would warrant a discussion wI the City of Boulder. The Board agreed to take #1, #2, #3, & #6 off of the wish list. It was agreed to keep #4 & #5 on the list. #5 was moved to the #1 priority. It was also agreed that the Callahan Trail using the Burlington Northern railway corridor be kept on the list and that the safety striping at Hecla be kept. To recap the trails wish list: 1. 1 04 th St 2. Goodhue Ditch 3. Callahan 4. Highway of South Boulder Rd.