Open Space Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday January 5, 2012
6:00 pm, Regular Meeting
City Hall (Council Chambers)

Draft Minutes

Call to Order / Roll Call
The meeting was called to order.  Those in attendance were Erin Frazier, Bob Spillman, Josh Abram, Mark Dowling, and Dave Belin.  Also present were Paul Knuth, Planning Commission liaison, Jeff Moline, Open Space Superintendent, and Monte Stevenson, Parks, Open Space and Golf Director. 

Mark introduced himself as the newest member of the committee.

Items from the Public
A letter requesting a trail along east side of Warembourg Farm property was shared by Jeff Moline.

Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Josh Abram to approve the November 2011 minutes as written.  Bob Spillman seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

Reports
Jeff Moline updated members on the one mile Drainageway G trail segment project between Hwy 287 and 104th Street in Louisville.  This was a joint project between the cities of Lafayette and Louisville, Urban Drainage and the Colorado Tech Center Metro District in Louisville.    Boulder County Commissioners have approved an amendment to the master plan on Mayhoffer 15 to include a northern trail and a trail on the west side is being considered as well.  Monte Stevenson applauded Jeff Moline’s efforts on these two projects.  Naming the trail the Mayhoffer-South Pointe Loop was discussed.

Boulder County Parks and Open Space has not called for Lafayette’s priority list for open space and trails.

Discussions with Broomfield in relation to Mountain View Egg Farm and with Louisville in regards to Area 8 are at the City Council level.

Topics for Discussion
Josh Abram nominated Dave Belin as Chairperson.  Dave Belin nominated Erin Frazier as Vice Chairperson.  A motion was made to elect Dave Belin as Chairperson and Erin Frazier as Vice Chairperson.  The motion passed unanimously.

The subcommittee recommended Lynn Riedel for the Alternate Member #1 position.  Bob Spillman made a motion to recommend to City Council Lynn Riedel for the first alternate member position.  Other candidates are to be interviewed.

The process for updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan was reviewed.  Parks topics will be handled by Parks divisional staff.  Jeff asked members to especially consider the policy relating to IGA lands.  Josh Abram will email comments to Jeff who will then share those with other members.  Members were reminded that the comp plan is a macro view document.

Winter education and outreach events were discussed.  Jeff Moline will converse with the Longmont Astronomical Society regarding possible events.  July events were also discussed. 

2012 goals and assignments were discussed and outlined.  Monte Stevenson will bring information on how to address an upcoming open space ballot issue. 

Members reviewed and revised 2011 accomplishments.  Jeff Moline and Keri Davies were thanked for their efforts.

Member Updates
Members reported seeing prairie falcons and bald eagles in the area.

Dave Belin noticed the curb cuts between Waneka Lake Park and Waneka Landing Open Space.

Planning Updates and Review
Members reviewed the Lafayette Fire Station #2 plan and had no comments.

Next Agenda
Items for the February agenda will include finalizing 2012 goals and assignments, comp plan update review, Arbor Day, recommendation for the open LOSAC member position, Legacy Tax introduction and the education and outreach master plan.

Adjournment
A motion was made by Erin Frazier to adjourn.  Josh Abram seconded and the motion passed unanimously.