City Council Study Session Agenda and Packet 2004 04 27

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B. Trail Requests: 1. Trail access from the west to Hecla Lake -north of South Boulder Road and west of Hichwav 42. Trail would be less than a '/ mile connecting back to Highway 42 to the west and approximately a' /2 mile further to the east connecting to a proposed.trail from Hecla Lake to Waneka Reservoir in Lafayette. The City would be willing to share in the cost with the County. This trail would provide and excellent opportunity for scenic viewing and possible active /passive recreational opportunities, as well as a community connection with Lafayette. Status: The County has no plans in this area. 2. Trail system connection to Waneka Reservoir. Approximately a 1/2 mile northeast of Hecla Lake and /or 1/4 mile south of Greenlee Reservoir in Lafayette. Trail would possibly be 1/2 mile connection from Waneka Lake. The City would be willing to share in the cost. The reservoir offers scenic views and opportunities for passive /active recreation opportunities and provides a connection with the neighboring community of Lafayette. Status: The County has no plans in this area. 3. Coal Creek Trail near US 36, trail /underpass: complete connection as outlined by the City of Louisville's Parks and Open Space Master Plan. Expand the US36 /Coal Creek Bridge to a full- functioning Underpass to connect to the Coal Creek system in both Louisville and Superior (proposed connections in current County Trail requests). A cost of approximately 5300,000- $500,000. The City would be willing to discuss sharing the cost of such a project. Would further facilitate use of the Coal Creek Trail as well as enhance the wildlife corridor I Boulder County along Coal Creek. Status: Project completed in 2003 providing link between Dillon Road and McCaslin Blvd. in Superior. Total cost to Louisville was approximately $25,000. 4. Callahan property: proposed 2,000 foot long trail to provide important connection in the City. of Louisville's trail network. Status: City of Louisville is taking the lead on this trail. New Louisville open space board is conducting inventories of all open space properties before any new development will take place. Trail included on Boulder County Regional Trails List. 5. Coal Creek Trail at State Highway 42: rehabilitate the Coal Creek Trail underpass at HWY 42 to address safety and maintenance concerns. Status: City is keeping drain cleaned out. No current plans for improvements by Boulder County. 6. Davidson Mesa Trail: connect Louisville with the City of Boulder in fulfillment of Louisville's Parks and Open Space Master Plan. Status: The County has no plans in this area. LYONS (2002) A. Open Space Requests: 1. Olson property located south of the Lyons boundary and west of the Lyons M/S High: 99.5 acres of and to be used for a trail head and a trail connection to the Lyons Trail, St. Vrain Gateway and Foothills Corridor. Status: property is currently listed and under option by a private party. 2. Steamboat Mountain. Important for scenic values. Status: The County purchased the Steamboat Mountain property (281 acres) in 2003. Page , 6