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10.11.17 OSBT Packet OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway MEETING AGENDA (Please note that times are approximate.) 6:00 I Approval of Minutes 6:05 II. * Public Participation for Items Not Identified for Public Hearing 6:10 III. Matters from the Department A. Development of the Chautauqua Lighting Design Guidelines 6:30 IV. Matters from the Board A. 50th Anniversary B. Master Plan Process Committee 7:00 V. * Request for a recommendation to approve the purchase of approximately 25 acres of land including the appurtenant mineral rights, a residence, garage and associated outbuildings, together with the intended disposal of approximately 2.3 acres of land, the residence, garage, and associated outbuildings, located at 5610 Baseline Road from the Richard and Kathryn Suitts Trust dated May 7, 2009 for $1,700,000 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes. The disposal will include negotiation of an acceptable purchase price and appropriate encumbrances on the disposed property to protect the Open Space values of the remaining parcel. 7:30 VI. * Request for a recommendation to approve the purchase of approximately 5 acres of land and appurtenant mineral rights located at 5673 North Foothills Highway from The Eleanor B. Snyder Living Trust dated December 3, 2002 for $1,000,000 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes. 8:00 XII. Adjournment * Public Hearing Written Reports: A. Chautauqua Trail Restoration Project Open Space Board of Trustees 2017 TENTATIVE* Board Items Calendar (updated Oct. 2, 2017) November 8 December 13 January 10, 2018 Action Items: • Acquisition Amendment Matters from the Department: • CAMP Report on Pilot • Update on Ag. Plan Implementation • South Boulder Creek Habitat Improvement Matters from the Board: • Master Plan Process Committee • 50th Anniversary Debrief Will adjourn to a study session following this business meeting. Action Items: • Recommend Process for Master Plan • Property Acquisition Matters from the Department: • High Plains Volunteer Trail realignment and restoration project Matters from the Board: • Consider input to council retreat Action Items: Matters from the Department: • Master Plan Process Committee Scope and Schedule • Ranger Naturalist Strategic Plan Matters from the Board: • Finalize input for council retreat February 14, 2018 March 14, 2018 April 2018 Action Items: Matters from the Department: • Master Plan Check-in • Tall Oat Grass Management Matters from the Board: Action Items: Matters from the Department: • Community Engagement Strategic Plan Roll Out • Integrated Site Planning for NTSA Projects Matters from the Board: • Master Plan Process Committees Action Items: Matters from the Department: • Visitor Experience Framework • Volunteer Services Annual Report and Acknowledgement Matters from the Board: • Master Plan Process Committees *All items are subject to change. A final version of the agenda is posted on the web during the week prior to the OSBT meeting. AGENDA ITEM 1 PAGE 1 OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Action Minutes Meeting Date September 13, 2017 Video recording of this meeting can be found on the City of Boulder's Channel 8 Website. (Video start times are listed below next to each agenda item.) BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Molly Davis Kevin Bracy Knight Tom Isaacson Curt Brown Andria Bilich STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Tracy Winfree Jim Reeder Abbie Poniatowski John Potter Mark Davison Dan Burke Bethany Collins Keri Konold Kelly Wasserbach Chelsea Taylor Alyssa Frideres Alycia Alexander Leah Case GUESTS Matt Wempe, Boulder County Lindsay Merz, Engineering Project Manager, Public Works CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. AGENDA ITEM 1 – Approval of the Minutes (16:34) Tom Isaacson moved that the Open Space Board of Trustees approve the minutes from Aug. 9, 2017. Curt Brown seconded. This motion passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 2 – Public Participation for Items not on the Agenda (17:12) Pat Billig, on behalf of the Audubon Society, requested that the process for disposal of Open Space lands be followed diligently. Karen Hollweg, Boulder, said she was pleased to see the written report on Eldorado Canyon to Walker Ranch. She asked for the Board to make sure public participation is included as part of the process, as well as mapped out in the plan. Gwen Dooley, Boulder, requested the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) hold a public hearing on 311 Mapleton. This Board has a higher duty than most boards to protect the land, and therefore is involved in this topic. Alan Delamere, Boulder, asked for more data from monitoring the Sanitas area; he would like to see a comparison between years. AGENDA ITEM 3 – Matters from the Department (26:40) Keri Konold, Community Relations Officer, gave an update on the Prairie Dog Working Group. Mark Davison, Community Connections and Partnerships Service Area Manager, gave an update on the uniform pilot program. AGENDA ITEM 4 – Matters from the Board (34:00) Curt Brown and Tom Isaacson gave an update on the Master Plan Process Committee. Agendas and notes from these meetings are available at www.osmpmasterplan.org. AGENDA ITEM 1 PAGE 2 AGENDA ITEM 5 – Consideration of a motion to recommend that City Council authorize an amendment to the ‘FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOULDER CANYON TRAIL EXTENSION’ Intergovernmental Agreement with Boulder County (52:22) Kelly Wasserbach, Engineering Project Supervisor, presented this item. Public Comment None. Motion Kevin Bracy Knight moved the Open Space Board of Trustees recommend City Council authorize the attached ‘First Amendment to the IGA’ between City of Boulder and Boulder County ‘FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOULDER CANYON TRAIL EXTENSION’ as amended. Molly Davis seconded. This motion passed unanimously. AGENDA ITEM 6 – Acquisition, Transfer and Disposal of Land Related to the Confluence Area Multi-Use Path Connection Project. (1:15:46) Bethany Collins, Property Agent, presented this item. Public Comment James Crain, Littleton, said he is concerned about process and policy for disposals of Open Space. He suggested the Board hold a study session to gain a better understanding on the value of proposed land being transferred. Motion Tom Isaacson moved the Open Space Board of Trustees approve a motion to (1) recommend that City Council approve the transfer of approximately 22 acres of land from the City of Boulder Public Works Department – Transportation division to the Open Space and Mountain Parks Department for Open Space purposes and (2) approve and recommend that City Council approve the transfer of approximately 2.75 acres of Open Space land to the City of Boulder Public Works Department – Transportation division and approximately 1.75 acres to Boulder County, both of which are pursuant to the disposal procedures of Article XII, Section 177, of the Boulder City Charter for the Confluence Area Multi-Use Path Connection project. Kevin Bracy Knight seconded. This motion passed four to one; Molly Davis dissented. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. These draft minutes were prepared by Leah Case. MEMORANDUM To: Open Space Board of Trustees From: Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) John Potter, Resource and Stewardship Manager, OSMP Ericka Pilcher, Recreation & Cultural Stewardship Supervisor, OSMP Lesli Ellis, Comprehensive Planning Manager, PH&S, COB Marcy Cameron, Historic Preservation Planner, PH&S, COB Michael Matts, Director of Cultural Resources and Operations, CCA Date: October 11, 2017 Subject: Development of the Chautauqua Lighting Design Guidelines EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this briefing is to provide information on the development of Chautauqua Lighting Design Guidelines, a deliverable of an interdepartmental project to improve reviews of exterior lighting proposals within the Chautauqua Park Historic District. A link to draft guidelines is provided below, and the presentation will summarize their organization and content. In 2014, the Community, Culture and Safety Tax (Ballot Measure 2A) was approved by voters for a “Chautauqua Pedestrian Safety, Access, and Lighting Improvements Project.” In 2015 and 2016, the Landmarks Board reviewed a Landmark Alteration Certificate (LAC) application for the installation of lighting south of King’s Gate. The process revealed the need for the development of lighting design guidelines to aid in decision-making for exterior lighting at Chautauqua. Consultants Mundus Bishop and Clanton and Associates were hired to develop the design guidelines, which will ultimately be brought to the Colorado Chautauqua Association Board of Directors and the City of Boulder Landmarks Board for review and adoption. The project is planned to be completed by November 2017 to allow for the review and installation of lighting by Public Works at the beginning of 2018. Questions for the Board: 1.Do you have any questions about or feedback on the project schedule or scope of work? 2.Is there anything else you would like to share at this point in the process? PROJECT PURPOSE AND GOALS The City of Boulder and the Colorado Chautauqua Association are jointly developing the Chautauqua Lighting Design Guidelines using the Collaborative Stewardship Framework. The AGENDA ITEM 3 PAGE 1 purpose of this project is to aid in decision making for exterior lighting proposals within the boundaries of the Chautauqua Historic District, designated as a local historic district and as a National Historic Landmark. The document will provide a framework for decision-making through the documentation of the historic use of lighting at Chautauqua, an assessment of current needs, guiding principles, recommendations and the development of design guidelines by character area. The following project goals are guiding the development of the Lighting Design Guidelines 1. Provide context for the historic intent and use of lighting at Chautauqua; 2. Identify and assess the need for lighting at Chautauqua; 3. Utilize feedback from the Internal Core Team, External Working Group, Boards, and members of the public in making recommendations; and 4. Provide performance‐based design guidelines that are broad, direction based, to aid in the decision‐making process for exterior lighting. PROCESS The project has four phases: 1. Historic Context and Existing Conditions; Development of Project Goals and Draft Lighting Principles (May-June 2017). The initial phase focused on evaluating existing conditions, researching the history of lighting at Chautauqua, assessing the appropriateness and need for lighting, and developing project goals and draft lighting principles. • Core Team Meeting #1 – May 23, 2017 • Working Group Meeting #1 – May 25, 2017 • Open House and Joint LB/CCA Study Session #1 – June 26, 2017 2. Character Areas and Desired Qualities (July-August 2017). The second phase included the development of lighting options, shaped by the historic research, lighting principles, and feedback from the working groups, boards and community members. • Core Team Meeting #2 – July 11, 2017 • Working Group Meeting #2 – July 13, 2017 • Open House and Joint LB/CCA Study Session #2 – July 26, 2017 • Evening Walking Tour – Aug. 8, 2017 3. Draft Design Guidelines (August-September 2017). The project team developed specific draft design guidelines to aid in future decision-making related to exterior lighting within the boundaries of the historic district. • Core Team Meeting #3 – Aug. 29, 2017 • Working Group Meeting #3 – Aug. 31, 2017 • Public Comment and Joint LB/CCA Study Session #3 – Sept. 11, 2017 4. Finalize Design Guidelines (October - November 2017). The last phase will involve finalizing recommendations and design guidelines based on the consultant work, community, board, and working group feedback. The design AGENDA ITEM 3 PAGE 2 guidelines will ultimately be brought to the Colorado Chautauqua Association Board or Directors and the Landmarks Board for adoption. •Core Team Meeting #4 – TBD (Review Revised Design Guidelines) •Working Group Meeting #4 – TBD (Review Revised Design Guidelines) •Public Comment and Joint LB/CCA Study Session #4 – Oct. 4, 2017 •Open Space Board of Trustees Informational Item – Oct. 11, 2017 •Landmarks Board Public Hearing – Review and Adoption – November (TBD) •CCA Board of Directors – Review and Adoption of Final Design Guidelines – November 13. Following the development and adoption of the design guidelines, Public Works staff will submit a Landmark Alteration Certificate application for the lighting component of the Community, Culture and Safety tax for review, using the developed design guidelines as a basis for the proposal. The application will be reviewed by the Landmarks Board and the Colorado Chautauqua Buildings and Grounds Committee. LIGHTING PRINCIPLES The Lighting Principles were developed through feedback from the interdepartmental staff team and community working group, and revised to incorporate feedback from the community and Joint Study Session on July 26. The Lighting Principles are intended to inform the recommendations and lighting design guidelines. They are: •Preserve the camp-like character and architectural and historical integrity of the Chautauqua Park Historic District/National Historic Landmark when proposing lighting for the district or surroundings. •Respect a dark sky environment for Chautauqua that meets or exceeds local regulations and International Dark Sky Association (IDA) guidelines for light level, trespass, pollution and glare. •Ensure energy efficiency and sustainability in all new and retrofitted lighting proposals. •Provide lighting only where and when need is clearly identified for safety, security, programming, accessibility or wayfinding, using the basic approach of providing a balance or consistency of light through use of light color and levels, controls, and placement of fixtures. •Maintain dark areas within Chautauqua and surroundings to protect wildlife, open spaces and park areas, and scenic view sheds. HISTORY OF LIGHTING AT CHAUTAUQUA – KEY POINTS An important component of the lighting design guidelines is understanding the history of lighting at Chautauqua. Through archival research, the consultants and staff have determined the following: •Lighting was installed for the inaugural 1898 season, and was improved as the Chautauqua developed in the early twentieth century; •Lighting has historically been utilitarian in nature, located at key intersections and public buildings; •Electrical service was upgraded in the 1940s and 1960s; AGENDA ITEM 3 PAGE 3 •No original street-lights exist; the earliest public fixture are the globe lights at the Auditorium, installed in the 1940s; •The stone columns at King’s Gate, sometimes referenced as “lanterns” were not historically lit. FEEDBACK TO DATE Input on the development of the Lighting Design Guidelines has been gathered through the interdepartmental staff Core Team, community Working Group, the Joint CCA/Landmarks Board Joint Study Sessions, two community open houses, an evening walking tour, a feedback booth during a Colorado Music Festival event, outreach to Dining Hall employees, and an online questionnaire. The questions asked of these groups focused on the Project Goals, Lighting Principles, assessment of the need for exterior lighting within the historic district boundary, the approach to lighting, and the draft design guidelines. Feedback has also been collected on the assessment of existing lighting and the draft historic context. In general, staff have heard that: •There is general support for the Lighting Principles (see above); •The approach to lighting should be conservative; •Controls should be used so lighting is used only when it is needed; •The need for lighting should be clearly defined; •There is a need for lighting for safety and wayfinding; •There was mixed feedback on whether lighting is needed for security or if architectural lighting is appropriate; •Lighting should be carefully considered to minimize light pollution, light trespass, and other unintended consequences. LIGHTING AREAS To recognize that there are distinct zones within the Chautauqua Park Historic District boundary, seven “character areas” have been identified to provide direction for exterior lighting. See Attachment A. There are some desired qualities within all character areas including the following: •Minimize lighting at Chautauqua; - Lighting should follow a conservative approach; •Low Glare; Dark Sky friendly - Minimize Light Pollution and Trespass; •Light only what is necessary; •Neutral design - Fixtures should not be decorative, but should have a timeless quality; •Warm color; Lighting must not distract from the scenery or mountain views. Additional guidance by character area is provided in the draft revised guidelines. REVISED LIGHTING DESIGN GUIDELINES The Revised Lighting Design Guidelines are available on the project website: https://bouldercolorado.gov/historic-preservation/chautauqualightingplan. NEXT STEPS In addition to the public comment prior to the Oct. 4, 2017 CCA/Landmarks Board Joint Study Session, community members may also provide input through our project webpage: https://bouldercolorado.gov/historic-preservation/chautauqualightingplan. The final Lighting AGENDA ITEM 3 PAGE 4 Design Guidelines will be brought to the CCA Board of Directors and the Landmarks Board for adoption in November 2017. Contact Marcy Cameron, City of Boulder Historic Preservation Planner, or Michael Matts, CCA Director of Cultural Resources and Operations with questions or comments on the process. •Marcy Cameron - cameronm@bouldercolorado.gov or (303) 441-3209. •Michael Matts - michael.matts@chautauqua.com or (303) 513-300-1512. Attachment A: Map of Lighting Areas AGENDA ITEM 3 PAGE 5 This page is intentionally left blank. AGENDA ITEM 3 PAGE 6 ATTACHMENT A AGENDA ITEM 3 PAGE 7 CITY OF BOULDER OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: October 11, 2017 AGENDA TITLE: Request for a recommendation to approve the purchase of approximately 25 acres of land including the appurtenant mineral rights, a residence, garage and associated outbuildings, together with the intended disposal of approximately 2.3 acres of land, the residence, garage, and associated outbuildings, located at 5610 Baseline Road from the Richard and Kathryn Suitts Trust dated May 7, 2009 for $1,700,000 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes. The disposal will include negotiation of an acceptable purchase price and appropriate encumbrances on the disposed property to protect the Open Space values of the remaining parcel. PRESENTER/S Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks Dan Burke, Real Estate Services Supervisor Luke McKay, Property Agent EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The approximately 25-acre Suitts Trust property is owned by the Richard and Kathryn Suitts Trust dated May 7, 2009 and is an important buffer to the South Boulder Creek floodplain. The property is adjacent to the Coleman, Opal and Granite Open Space properties, and it abuts Sioux Drive and the East Boulder Community Center (Attachments A and B). The property consists of pasture and hay grasses and an approximately 1,200 square foot residence (built circa 1928) with a detached garage and associated outbuildings (Attachment C). Although it is currently not in agricultural production, the property was historically grazed. The purchase price is the property’s appraised value of $1,700,000 which includes the appurtenant mineral rights along with the residence, garage and the outbuildings. Under the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP), the Suitts Trust property is divided into two Planning Areas. The residence, garage, and most of the outbuildings are located at the property’s far north end along Baseline Road on approximately 2.3 acres which is designated as Area II. In the BVCP, Area II lands are lands under Boulder County jurisdiction where annexation to the city can be considered. The property’s remaining southern 23 acres are designated as Area III-Rural Preservation Area, where AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 1 the city and county intend to preserve existing rural land uses and character (Attachment D). It is staff’s opinion that the Area II portion of the Suitts Trust property would not support an OSMP agricultural operation or serve a direct management purpose. Therefore, staff is requesting the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) approval and recommendation to City Council to dispose of the Area II acreage which would include the residence, garage, and most of the outbuildings. Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) staff believes the acquisition of the Suitts Trust property meets the following City of Boulder Charter purposes: •Preservation of water resources in their natural or traditional state, scenic areas or vistas, wildlife habitats, or fragile ecosystems. o The property serves as an important buffer to the South Boulder Creek riparian area and floodplain, and provides potential habitat for the federally threatened Preble’s meadow jumping mouse and the Ute ladies'- tresses orchid as well as for wetland species like the northern leopard frog and common snipe. •Preservation of agricultural uses and land suitable for agricultural production. o The property was historically grazed and consists of fine sandy and loamy soils (Niwot series) which are suitable for native pastureland and irrigated hay meadow. The Howard Ditch lateral can be used to provide irrigation water. •Utilization of land for shaping the development of the city, limiting urban sprawl, and disciplining growth. o The Area III portion of the property is considered a priority for preservation within two of the existing plans guiding OSMPs acquisition strategy. It is located within the BVCP Acquisition Area in the OSBT approved Open Space and Mountain Parks Acquisition Update: 2013- 2019, as well as the Area III-Rural Preservation Area in the BVCP. •Utilization of land to prevent encroachment on floodplains. o Portions of the property are within the 100-year and 500-year floodplains. OSMPs acquisition enhances the South Boulder Creek riparian area and surrounding floodplain by providing a buffer to further protect these resources from encroachment. •Preservation of land for its aesthetic or passive recreational value and its contribution to the quality of life of the community. o The property is highly visible from Sioux Drive and is adjacent to other Open Space and city properties—preserving it will further protect the surrounding viewshed and aesthetic and scenic values in the area. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 2 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the Open Space Board of Trustees recommend that the Boulder City Council approve the purchase of approximately 25 acres of land including the appurtenant mineral rights, a residence, garage and associated outbuildings, together with the intended disposal of the approximately 2.3 acres of Area II land, the residence, garage, and associated outbuildings, located at 5610 Baseline Road from the Richard and Kathryn Suitts Trust dated May 7, 2009 for $1,700,000 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes. The disposal will include negotiation of an acceptable purchase price and appropriate encumbrances on the disposed property to protect the open space values of the remaining parcel. COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENTS AND IMPACTS •Environmental: OSMP is a significant community-supported program that is recognized worldwide as a leader in preservation of open space lands contributing to the environmental sustainability goal of the City Council. The city’s acquisition of the Suitts Trust property, and its integration into OSMPs land and resource management and visitor service programs, help preserve, protect and enhance the values of the city’s Open Space system. •Economic: OSMP contributes to the economic vitality goal of the city as it provides the context for the diverse and vibrant economic system that sustains services for residents. Acquiring properties such as the Suitts Trust property for Open Space supports the city’s quality of life which attracts visitors and helps businesses recruit and retain quality employees. •Social: Because OSMP lands, facilities and programs are equally accessible to all members of the community, they help to support the city's community sustainability goal because all residents "who live in Boulder can feel a part of and thrive in" this aspect of their community. OTHER IMPACTS •Fiscal – The purchase price for the Suitts Trust property is $1,700,000 payable at the time of closing. OSMP also expects to expend additional funds for immediate property stabilization and management needs. There are sufficient funds in the Open Space Fund within the Real Estate budget appropriation for this acquisition and related needs—a Cash Flow Projection is attached as Attachment E. The sale proceeds from the intended disposal of the Area II portion of the property will be reimbursed to the Acquisition CIP. Given the value of the Area II portion of the property relative to the Area III portion, staff expects to retrieve a majority of the $1,700,000 purchase price. •Staff time – This acquisition is part of the normal 2017 work plan for the OSMP Real Estate Workgroup. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 3 PUBLIC COMMENT AND PROCESS This item is being heard as part of this public meeting advertised in the Daily Camera on October 8, 2017. A Notice of Disposal of Open Space Lands was published in the Daily Camera on September 29 and 30, 2017 pursuant to Section 177 of the City Charter. ANALYSIS The approximately 25-acre Suitts Trust property consists of two parcels and borders the city’s Coleman, Opal and Granite Open Space properties as well as the East Boulder Community Center. Its purchase will provide additional protection for the ecological, agricultural and scenic resources on these adjacent city properties and will provide important buffer to the South Boulder Creek floodplain. The property consists of deep, poorly draining, fine sandy and loamy soils, and a Howard Ditch lateral. The property’s alluvial soils and abundant groundwater make it well suited for irrigated pasture, and the grasslands and riparian areas support a diverse suite of native plant communities, habitats and species. This includes potential habitat for critical species such as bobolinks, threatened species such as the Ute ladies'-tresses orchid and the Preble’s meadow jumping mouse, and wetland species like the northern leopard frog and common snipe. The property also includes a 1,200-square foot residence with a detached garage and associated outbuildings. The Area III portion of the property (approximately 23 acres) falls within the BVCP Acquisition Area in the city’s Open Space and Mountain Parks Acquisition Update: 2013-2019, which reflects the BVCP policy that the city and the county will act “to preserve existing rural land use and character in and adjacent to the Boulder Valley where environmentally sensitive areas, hazard areas, agriculturally significant lands, vistas, significant historic resources, and established rural residential areas exist.”1 A residence, detached garage and most of the outbuildings are located on the Area II portion of the property (approximately 2.3 acres) at the property’s far north end along Baseline Road. Staff’s opinion is that the Area II portion of the property would not support an OSMP agricultural operation or serve a direct management purpose. However, the owner did not accept the city’s offer for just the Area III portion of the property. Therefore, staff recommends the acquisition of the entire Suitts Trust property together with the disposal of the approximately 2.3-acre Area II portion of the property. In 2015, OSBT and City Council approved a similar disposal regarding the Area II portion of the adjacent Coleman property. In order to subdivide the Area II acreage from the Area III acreage on the Suitts Trust property, OSMP will seek approval from the county for a Community Facility Lot Split after closing. Based on the property’s appraised value, staff believes that OSMP will be able to recoup a majority of the $1,700,000 purchase price and reimburse the Acquisition CIP when it disposes and sells the Area II portion at a later date. 1Boulder County and City of Boulder, The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (2010), https://www- static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/boulder-valley-comprehensive-plan-2010-1-201410091122.pdf, 27. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 4 After closing, the property will remain closed to the public until resource assessment and management recommendations are developed during OSMPs property integration process. During this time, OSMP staff will evaluate the resource management and infrastructure needs of the property. In the interim, the property will be managed according to best practices and consistent with adjacent and comparable OSMP lands to conserve its resource values. It is also anticipated in the interim that the existing tenant in the residence will remain under a month to month lease. Given the Suitts Trust Property’s Open Space attributes and resources, and its inclusion in the BVCP Acquisition Area as part of the Open Space and Mountain Parks Acquisition Update: 2013-2019, the property is a priority for preservation and OSMP staff recommends that it be acquired by the city as Open Space. ATTACHMENTS •Attachment A: Location Map •Attachment B: Vicinity Map •Attachment C: Photographs •Attachment D: BVCP Map •Attachment E: Cash Flow Projection AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 5 This page is intentionally left blank. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 6 BURKE I GRANITE Coleman OPAL KENTUCKY BURKE II GEBHARD Oliver Howard Ditch SouthBoulderCreekDate: 9/14/2017 Document Path: E:\MapFiles\Property\Suitts Trust\Location.mxd ATTACHMENT A: Location Map - Suitts Trust Approximate property boundaries from Boulder County Assessor's data. 0 225 450 675 900Feet Legend Sioux Dr55th AveRoads Main Ditch Perennial Stream Intermittent Stream OSMP Ownership Suitts Trust Parcels Baseline Rd AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 7 This page is intentionally left blank. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 8 Approximate property boundaries from Boulder County Assessor's data. ATTACHMENT B: Vicinity Map - Suitts Trust BoulderBoulder LouisvilleLouisville LongmontLongmont 0 1 2 3 4 50.5 MilesSubject Property City of Boulder OSMP Other Public Lands © 2015 City of Boulder, Colorado All rights reserved. The map information contained hereon isintended for the sole use of the purchaser and may not be copied, duplicated or redistributed in any way, in whole or in part, without the expressed written consent of the City of Boulder. The information depicted is provided as a graphical representation only. While source documents were developed in compliance with National Map Accuracy Standards, the City of Boulder provides no guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy and/or completeness of the information contained hereon. Path: E:\MapFiles\Property\Suitts Trust\Vicinity_ForOSBT.mxdUser: Broos1 Date: 9/18/2017 Document Path: E:\MapFiles\Property\Suitts Trust\Vicinity_ForOSBT.mxd SUBJECT AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 9 This page is intentionally left blank. AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 10 ATTACHMENT C Suitts Trust Property Photographs Taken by Doug Haffnieter, Flagstaff Properties Inc. June 7th and 13th, 2017 AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 11 AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 12 AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 13 BURKE I GRANITE Coleman OPAL KENTUCKY BURKE II GEBHARD Oliver Howard Ditch SouthBoulderCreekDate: 9/22/2017 Document Path: E:\MapFiles\Property\Suitts Trust\DesignatedAreas_LocationMap.mxd ATTACHMENT D: BVCP Map - Suitts Trust Approximate property boundaries from Boulder County Assessor's data. 0 225 450 675 900Feet Legend Sioux Dr55th AveBaseline Rd Main Ditch Perennial Stream Intermittent Stream BVCP Area I BVCP Area II BVCP Area III Suitts Trust Parcels OSMP Ownership Roads Area II (~2.32 Acres) AGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 14 ATTACHMENT E: CITY OF BOULDER 2016-2023 PROPOSED BUDGET OPEN SPACE FUND20162017201820192020202120222023ActualsRevised Recommended Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance36,200,183$42,551,454$ 17,222,295$ 17,791,675$ 17,930,090$ 14,939,311$ 12,241,093$ 10,356,139$ Sources of FundsNet Sales Tax Revenue30,616,008$29,376,150$ 29,886,359$ 26,713,631$ 21,974,494$ 22,451,038$ 22,939,606$ 23,440,501$ Anticipated FEMA Flood Reimbursement1,405,5791,725,750 3,031,329- - - - - Investment Income323,577330,048 335,362340,761 346,248 351,822 357,487 363,242 Lease and Miscellaneous Revenue1,056,198922,147 1,063,899978,306 1,007,655 1,037,885 1,069,021 1,101,092 Voice & Sight Tag Program Revenue110,156127,000 127,000127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 General Fund Transfer1,166,1751,209,590 1,138,8201,172,985 - - - - Grants256,941- - - - - - - Total Sources of Funds34,934,634$33,690,686$ 35,582,769$ 29,332,683$ 23,455,397$ 23,967,745$ 24,493,114$ 25,031,835$ Uses of FundsGeneral Operating Expenditures-$ Office of the Director1,462,338 1,730,674 2,019,2371,989,429 2,009,324 2,029,417 2,049,711 2,070,208 Central Services2,458,3233,279,028 2,959,7982,789,396 2,817,290 2,845,463 2,873,917 2,902,656 Community Connections & Partnerships4,118,3934,559,034 4,686,3244,708,188 4,755,269 4,802,822 4,850,850 4,899,359 Resources & Stewardship3,791,6323,990,067 4,438,7984,383,186 4,327,018 4,370,288 4,413,991 4,458,130 Trails & Facilities3,925,0364,492,554 4,703,1734,700,205 4,747,207 4,794,679 4,842,625 4,891,052 Carryover/ATB Operating-6,171,317 - - - - - - Cost Allocation1,577,6571,903,344 1,960,4442,009,455 2,059,691 2,111,184 2,163,963 2,218,062 CIP- Capital Enhancement1,813,3352,190,000 430,000590,000 440,000 440,000 390,000 290,000 CIP- Capital Maintenance1,395,723640,000 1,057,300660,000 675,000 725,000 750,000 750,000 CIP- Capital Planning Studies71,362300,000 100,000100,000 - - - - CIP- New Facility/Infrastructure13,619------CIP- Land Acquisition1,869,81324,300,000 7,420,0003,920,000 3,300,000 3,300,000 2,800,000 1,300,000 Suitts Trust Exp1,700,000 Other 2017 Approved Acquisition Exp9,876,266 Remaining Land Acquisition Capital Available12,723,734 Transfer to BMPA1,618,1631,002,209 767,597663,022 663,022 593,655 593,655 593,655 Debt Service - Bonds & Notes4,467,9694,461,618 4,470,7192,681,388 652,356 653,456 649,356 649,006 Total Uses of Funds28,583,363$59,019,845$ 35,013,389$ 29,194,268$ 26,446,176$ 26,665,963$ 26,378,069$ 25,022,129$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves42,551,454$17,222,295$ 17,791,675$ 17,930,090$ 14,939,311$ 12,241,093$ 10,356,139$ 10,365,845$ ReservesOSBT Contingency Reserve2,341,951$5,083,706$ 5,201,218$4,784,854$ 4,406,235$ 3,996,173$ 4,038,852$ 3,855,962$ OSMP Campus Vision-3,000,000 3,000,0003,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 Pay Period 27 Reserve291,119411,119 531,119 547,053 563,464 580,368 597,779 615,712 Sick/Vacation/Bonus Reserve490,000490,000 490,000490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 Property and Casualty Reserve400,000400,000 400,000400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 FEMA De-obligation Reserve54,836227,445 377,945383,488 383,488 383,488 383,488 383,488 Total Reserves3,577,906$9,612,270$ 10,000,282$ 9,605,394$ 9,243,187$ 8,850,029$ 8,910,119$ 8,745,162$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves38,973,548$ 7,610,025$ 7,791,393$ 8,324,696$ 5,696,123$ 3,391,064$ 1,446,019$ 1,620,683$ OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKSAGENDA ITEM 5 PAGE 15 CITY OF BOULDER OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: October 11, 2017 AGENDA TITLE: Request for a recommendation to approve the purchase of approximately 5 acres of land and appurtenant mineral rights located at 5673 North Foothills Highway from The Eleanor B. Snyder Living Trust dated December 3, 2002 for $1,000,000 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes. PRESENTER/S Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks Dan Burke, Real Estate Services Supervisor Luke McKay, Property Agent EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Eleanor B. Snyder Living Trust (“Snyder”) property is approximately 5 acres and is one of the few remaining private inholdings within a large swath of Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP)-protected properties surrounding the Mesa Reservoir; an area that includes OSMPs Boulder Valley Ranch (Attachments A and B). The purchase price is $1,000,0001 which includes the mineral rights appurtenant to the property. The property will remain closed to the public until resource assessment and management recommendations are developed during OSMPs property integration process. During this time, OSMP staff will evaluate the resource management and infrastructure needs of the property. In the interim, the property will be managed according to best practices and consistent with adjacent and comparable OSMP lands to conserve its resource values. OSMP staff believes the acquisition of the Snyder property meets the following City of Boulder Charter purposes: •Preservation of land for its aesthetic value and its contribution to the quality of life of the community. o The property is situated atop a mesa and is highly visible from surrounding Open Space properties, including two OSMP trails. Preventing future development of this site and removing existing structures and debris from the property, including 1The city’s purchase price of $1,000,000 was determined through negotiations between OSMP real estate staff and the seller’s representative and was based on comparable sales of properties in the general area that could support a single residential building site. Based on market analysis, OSMP is confident the purchase price is within the range of the market data available for comparable properties. For the purpose of future negotiations, OSMP is careful about providing specific details regarding the valuation of potential Open Space acquisitions. AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 1 the radio tower, will positively enhance the surrounding viewshed and aesthetic and scenic values in the area. •Preservation of water resources in their natural or traditional state, scenic areas or vistas, wildlife habitats, or fragile ecosystems. o The property is a private inholding amid an area recognized as an Environmental Conservation Area, High Biodiversity Area, Natural Area, and Rare Plant Area by Boulder County. OSMPs Grassland Ecosystem Management Plan identifies the surrounding landscape as having very high biodiversity significance and one of the best opportunities for restoration of upland prairie mosaic. If acquired, OSMP intends for structures to be removed from the site, which would enhance scenic areas and vistas. •Preservation of agricultural uses and land suitable for agricultural production. o The OSMP-managed properties to the west and south of the Snyder property are grazed as part of the agricultural operation at Boulder Valley Ranch and the property consists of deep, well-draining clay loam soils suitable for pasture and irrigated field crops. •Preservation of land for passive recreational use, such as hiking, photography or nature studies, and, if specifically designated, bicycling, horseback riding, or fishing. o The property abuts OSMPs Eagle Trail and because the Snyder property benefits from an Access and Utilities Easement that falls over a large portion of the Trail, its acquisition will alleviate private use of the Trail. •Utilization of land for shaping the development of the city, limiting urban sprawl, and disciplining growth. o The property is considered a priority for preservation within two of the existing plans guiding OSMPs acquisition strategy. It is located within the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Acquisition Area in the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT) approved Open Space and Mountain Parks Acquisition Update: 2013-2019, as well as having an Open Space-Other (OS-O) designation in the BVCP. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests the Open Space Board of Trustees recommend that the Boulder City Council approve the purchase of approximately 5 acres of land and appurtenant mineral rights, located at 5673 North Foothills Highway from The Eleanor B. Snyder Living Trust dated December 3, 2002 for $1,000,000 for Open Space and Mountain Parks purposes. COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENTS AND IMPACTS •Environmental: OSMP is a significant community-supported program that is recognized worldwide as a leader in preservation of open space lands contributing to the environmental sustainability goal of the City Council. The city’s acquisition of the Snyder property, and its integration into OSMPs land and resource management and visitor service programs, help preserve, protect and enhance the values of the city’s Open Space system. AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 2 •Economic: OSMP contributes to the economic vitality goal of the city as it provides the context for the diverse and vibrant economic system that sustains services for residents. Acquiring properties such as the Snyder property for Open Space supports the city’s quality of life which attracts visitors and helps businesses recruit and retain quality employees. •Social: Because OSMP lands, facilities and programs are equally accessible to all members of the community, they help to support the city's community sustainability goal because all residents "who live in Boulder can feel a part of and thrive in" this aspect of their community. OTHER IMPACTS •Fiscal – The purchase price for the Snyder property is $1,000,000 payable at the time of closing. OSMP also expects to expend additional funds for immediate property stabilization and management needs. These needs include the removal of existing structures, including the radio tower and its associated infrastructure, and invasive species control efforts focused primarily on a large population of Mediterranean sage. There are sufficient funds in the Open Space Fund within the Real Estate budget appropriation for this acquisition—a Cash Flow Projection is attached as Attachment C. •Staff time - This acquisition is part of the normal 2017 work plan for the OSMP Real Estate Workgroup. PUBLIC COMMENT AND PROCESS This item is being heard as part of this public meeting advertised in the Daily Camera on October 8, 2017. ANALYSIS The approximately 5-acre Snyder property lies just to the north of the Mesa Reservoir and is bordered on all four sides by OSMP-managed property. It is one of the few remaining private inholdings in an area recognized as an Environmental Conservation Area, High Biodiversity Area, Natural Area, and Rare Plant Area by Boulder County. The property is designated OS-O in the BVCP and is within the BVCP Acquisition Area in OSMPs Open Space and Mountain Parks Acquisition Update: 2013-2019. The Snyder property is situated atop a mesa and is highly visible from surrounding OSMP lands, trails and trailheads. While the property does not currently support a residence, several structures and improvements are located on the property including a large radio tower (and ancillary structures such as guy wires), the foundation of a residence never completed, water tank, storage shed, security fencing and two large cargo rail containers (See the photos under Attachment D). The property also benefits from an Access and Utilities Easement that falls over a large portion of the Eagle Trail. If OSMP is successful in acquiring the Snyder property, plans are to remove the existing structures and improvements and restore the impacted portions of the property. OSMP has had a long-standing interest in acquiring the Snyder property. Reasons for this interest include, but are not limited to: AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 3 •Alleviating the significant, negative scenic impacts the radio tower and other structures and improvements have on surrounding Open Space; •Alleviating the potential impact that the Access and Utilities Easement could have to the Eagle Trail and public recreational uses; •Bringing the Snyder property under a similar resource management regime as the surrounding OSMP-managed properties; and •Eradicating the large presence of Mediterranean sage (State of Colorado List A species) on the property. This population results in the spread of hundreds, if not thousands of Mediterranean sage plants onto adjacent OSMP-managed properties each year. Given the Snyder property’s Open Space attributes and resources, its inclusion in the BVCP Acquisition Area as part of the Open Space and Mountain Parks Acquisition Update: 2013-2019, the potential to greatly enhance the surrounding viewshed and aesthetic and scenic values in the area, the opportunity to acquire a strategic private inholding, and the opportunity to eradicate one of the regions densest populations of Mediterranean sage, this property is a priority for preservation and OSMP staff recommends that it be acquired by the city as Open Space. ATTACHMENTS •Attachment A: Location Map •Attachment B: Vicinity Map •Attachment C: Cash Flow Projection •Attachment D: Photographs AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 4 MESA RESERVOIR CE BOULDER LAND, IRRIGATION, AND POWER BOULDER VALLEY RANCH - 103 CORP. Eagle Cobalt Sa g e Degge MesaReservoir LeftHa n d Mesa Reservoir User: Broos1 Date: 9/14/2017 Document Path: E:\MapFiles\Property\Snyder\Location.mxd The Eleanor B. Snyder Living Trust ATTACHMENT A: Location Map - Snyder Property Approximate property boundaries from Boulder County Assessor's data. 0 160 320 480 640Feet Legend Far m er s D it c hSilverLakeDitc h Longho r n R d Hiking Trail Multi-Use Trail Main Ditch Intermittent StreamRoads Conservation Easement Fee Property Subject Property AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 5 This page is intentionally left blank. AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 6 Approximate property boundaries from Boulder County Assessor's data. ATTACHMENT B: Vicinity Map - Snyder Property BoulderBoulder LouisvilleLouisville LongmontLongmont 0 1 2 3 4 50.5 MilesSubject Property City of Boulder OSMP Other Public Lands © 2015 City of Boulder, Colorado All rights reserved. The map information contained hereon isintended for the sole use of the purchaser and may not be copied, duplicated or redistributed in any way, in whole or in part, without the expressed written consent of the City of Boulder. The information depicted is provided as a graphical representation only. While source documents were developed in compliance with National Map Accuracy Standards, the City of Boulder provides no guarantee, express or implied, as to the accuracy and/or completeness of the information contained hereon. Path: E:\MapFiles\Property\Snyder\Vicinity_ForOSBT.mxdUser: Broos1 Date: 9/14/2017 Document Path: E:\MapFiles\Property\Snyder\Vicinity_ForOSBT.mxd SUBJECT AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 7 This page is intentionally left blank. AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 8 ATTACHMENT C: CITY OF BOULDER 2016-2023 PROPOSED BUDGET OPEN SPACE FUND20162017201820192020202120222023ActualsRevised Recommended Projected Projected Projected Projected ProjectedBeginning Fund Balance36,200,183$42,551,454$ 17,222,295$ 17,791,675$ 17,930,090$ 14,939,311$ 12,241,093$ 10,356,139$ Sources of FundsNet Sales Tax Revenue30,616,008$29,376,150$ 29,886,359$ 26,713,631$ 21,974,494$ 22,451,038$ 22,939,606$ 23,440,501$ Anticipated FEMA Flood Reimbursement1,405,5791,725,750 3,031,329- - - - - Investment Income323,577330,048 335,362340,761 346,248 351,822 357,487 363,242 Lease and Miscellaneous Revenue1,056,198922,147 1,063,899978,306 1,007,655 1,037,885 1,069,021 1,101,092 Voice & Sight Tag Program Revenue110,156127,000 127,000127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 127,000 General Fund Transfer1,166,1751,209,590 1,138,8201,172,985 - - - - Grants256,941- - - - - - - Total Sources of Funds34,934,634$33,690,686$ 35,582,769$ 29,332,683$ 23,455,397$ 23,967,745$ 24,493,114$ 25,031,835$ Uses of FundsGeneral Operating Expenditures-$ Office of the Director1,462,338 1,730,674 2,019,2371,989,429 2,009,324 2,029,417 2,049,711 2,070,208 Central Services2,458,3233,279,028 2,959,7982,789,396 2,817,290 2,845,463 2,873,917 2,902,656 Community Connections & Partnerships4,118,3934,559,034 4,686,3244,708,188 4,755,269 4,802,822 4,850,850 4,899,359 Resources & Stewardship3,791,6323,990,067 4,438,7984,383,186 4,327,018 4,370,288 4,413,991 4,458,130 Trails & Facilities3,925,0364,492,554 4,703,1734,700,205 4,747,207 4,794,679 4,842,625 4,891,052 Carryover/ATB Operating-6,171,317 - - - - - - Cost Allocation1,577,6571,903,344 1,960,4442,009,455 2,059,691 2,111,184 2,163,963 2,218,062 CIP- Capital Enhancement1,813,3352,190,000 430,000590,000 440,000 440,000 390,000 290,000 CIP- Capital Maintenance1,395,723640,000 1,057,300660,000 675,000 725,000 750,000 750,000 CIP- Capital Planning Studies71,362300,000 100,000100,000 - - - - CIP- New Facility/Infrastructure13,619------CIP- Land Acquisition1,869,81324,300,000 7,420,0003,920,000 3,300,000 3,300,000 2,800,000 1,300,000 Snyder Exp1,000,000 Other 2017 Approved Acquisition Exp9,876,266 Remaining Land Acquisition Capital Available13,423,734 Transfer to BMPA1,618,1631,002,209 767,597663,022 663,022 593,655 593,655 593,655 Debt Service - Bonds & Notes4,467,9694,461,618 4,470,7192,681,388 652,356 653,456 649,356 649,006 Total Uses of Funds28,583,363$59,019,845$ 35,013,389$ 29,194,268$ 26,446,176$ 26,665,963$ 26,378,069$ 25,022,129$ Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves42,551,454$17,222,295$ 17,791,675$ 17,930,090$ 14,939,311$ 12,241,093$ 10,356,139$ 10,365,845$ ReservesOSBT Contingency Reserve2,341,951$5,083,706$ 5,201,218$4,784,854$ 4,406,235$ 3,996,173$ 4,038,852$ 3,855,962$ OSMP Campus Vision-3,000,000 3,000,0003,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 Pay Period 27 Reserve291,119411,119 531,119 547,053 563,464 580,368 597,779 615,712 Sick/Vacation/Bonus Reserve490,000490,000 490,000490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 490,000 Property and Casualty Reserve400,000400,000 400,000400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,000 FEMA De-obligation Reserve54,836227,445 377,945383,488 383,488 383,488 383,488 383,488 Total Reserves3,577,906$9,612,270$ 10,000,282$ 9,605,394$ 9,243,187$ 8,850,029$ 8,910,119$ 8,745,162$ Ending Fund Balance After Reserves38,973,548$ 7,610,025$ 7,791,393$ 8,324,696$ 5,696,123$ 3,391,064$ 1,446,019$ 1,620,683$ OPEN SPACE AND MOUNTAIN PARKSAGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 9 .This page is intentionally left blank.AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 10 ATTACHMENT D Snyder Property Photographs Taken by Dan Burke, Real Estate Services Supervisor, June 27, 2017 AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 11 AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 12 AGENDA ITEM 6 PAGE 13 MEMORANDUM TO: Open Space Board of Trustees FROM: Tracy Winfree, Director, Open Space and Mountain Parks Mark Davison, Community Connections and Partnerships Manager Jennelle Freeston, Volunteer and Youth Programs Supervisor Beau Clark, Trails and Volunteer Lead DATE: October 11, 2017 SUBJECT: Written Report - Chautauqua Trail Restoration Project Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Volunteer Services provides programs, projects, and events to community members and organizations year-round. OSMP connects with the community through offering many opportunities for people to give back to the land in meaningful ways. In recognition of the benefits of community involvement and engagement, and in coordination with the City of Boulder’s broader volunteer initiatives, OSMP is a member of the City of Boulder Volunteer Cooperative and offers several year-round volunteer opportunities to community members and organizations looking to give back in meaningful ways. For more information, please visit: https://bouldercolorado.gov/volunteer A recent example of a volunteer initiative is through a partnership effort to accomplish priority field work at Chautauqua Meadow. On August 17, OSMP Trails Volunteer Program Lead, Beau Clark, worked with 45 volunteers from Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (VOC) to install 450 linear feet of fencing and 112 rails in the Bluebell Mesa area of Chautauqua. In addition to the fencing updates, approximated 1000 linear feet of social trail was restored back to its natural state (Attachment A) In total, the volunteers at the event contributed 360 volunteer hours. OSMP is grateful for the longstanding partnership with VOC. Attachment A: Pictures from VOC volunteer project Written Report - A - Page 1 This page is intentionally left blank. Written Report - A - Page 2 ATTACHMENT A Written Report - A - Page 3 Written Report - A - Page 4 Written Report - A - Page 5