08.10.2016 OSBT MinutesApproved as Amended 9/14116
OPEN SPACEABO 1on RDUOF TRUSTEES 2016 Noy! 22 tes PM 5' 02
Meeting Date August 10, 2016
Video recording of this meeting can be found on the Cit_v ofBoulder's Channel 8 Website. (Video start
times are listed below next to each agenda item)
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Frances Hartogh Molly Davis Kevin Bracy Knight Tom Isaacson Curt Brown
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Tracy Winfree
Jim Reeder John Potter Abbie Poniatowski Phil Yates
Lauren Kilcoyne
Luke McKay Topher Downham Don D'Amico Lisa Dierauf
Mark Gershman
Cole Moffatt Dave Sutherland Keri Davies Leah Case
Alycia Alexander
Brian Anacker
GUESTS
Lesh Ellis — Comprehensive Planning Manager, PHS
Peggy Bunzli — Executive Budget Officer, Finance
Devin Billingsley — Budget Analyst, Finance
Eric Parish — Executive Vice President, MGT
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 1 - Approval of the Minutes (16:00)
Tom Isaacson moved that the Open Space Board of Trustees approve the minutes from July 27, 2016 as
amended. Curt Brown seconded. This motion passed unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM 3 — Public Participation for Items not Identified for Public Hearing (23:49)
Austin Lear, Boulder, said prairie dogs are an important part of the ecosystem. He requested that 10 acres
of Open Space land be designated for the relocation of the Armory prairie dogs.
Olivia Thompson, Boulder, said Open Space land is needed in order for the Armory prairie dogs to be
relocated. She asked the Board to write a letter to City Council with their support for providing land for
this purpose.
Carse Pustmueller, Boulder, asked the Board to write a letter to City Council stating their support to
relocate the Armory prairie dogs onto Open Space property. If the city does not accept this colony the
prairie dogs will be killed, which is unacceptable.
AGENDA ITEM 4 — Review of and recommendation regarding the 2017 Open Space and Mountain
Parks Department Operating Budget (33:24)
Abbie Poniatowski, Central Services Manager, presented this item.
Public Comment (1:30:50)
Pat Billig, Boulder, asked about the cost allocation for Open Space expenditures and if purchases such as
land acquisitions, which are unique to Open Space, would affect the ratio.
Kirk Cunningham, Sierra Club Boulder County, said Open Space is used by more people than other areas
in the city. Boulder Citizens pay taxes specific to Open Space; there needs to be more explanation for
why a portion of the Open Space budget is going into the general fund.
James Crain, Littleton, said citizens chose to tax themselves for maintenance of this program and funds
should only be used for acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of Open Space. He asked the Board to
look at the budget in more detail.
Motion
Frances Hartoeh moved the Open Space Board of Trustees make the following statement to Citv
Council: the OSBT appreciates the data and other information provided in connection with the
calculation of the cost allocation but wishes to express concern over the sudden increase in cost
allocation. Future increases may become detrimental to the mission and purpose of the Open Space
program. Curt Brown seconded. This motion passed unanimously.
Tom Isaacson moved the Open Space Board of Trustees to approve, and recommend that Citv
Council approve, an appropriation of $25,331,999 in 2017 for the Open Suace and Mountain Parks
Operating Budget from the Open Space Fund as outlined in this department memorandum and
related attachments. Kevin Bracv Knight seconded. This motion passed four to one, Mollv Davis
dissented.
AGENDA ITEM 5 — Matters from Staff (2:09:58)
Lesli Ellis, Comprehensive Planning Manager, and Mark Gershman, Environmental Planning Supervisor,
gave an update on the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) on Initial Policy Edits to -Natural
Environment Chapter and on CU South Site Suitability assessment process. (2:09:58)
Lisa Dierauf, Outreach, Education and Volunteer Supervisor, gave a presentation on Education and
Outreach program inclusion efforts: accessibility brochure release and outreach to the Latino community.
(3:11:49)
Mark Gershman, Environmental Planning Supervisor, gave an update on the Blue Line. (3:28:35)
Jim Reeder, Trails and Facilities Manager; gave updates on several trail projects. (3:45:58)
AGENDA ITEM 6 — Matters from the Board (3:55:10)
The Board reiterated their concern about the Armory prairie dogs and their hope that the city finds space
for their relocation.
ADJOURNMENT — The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
These minutes were prepared by Leah Case.
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