07.27.16 OSBT Minutes Approved as Amended 8/10116
OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Action Minutes
Meeting Date July 27,2016
Video recording of this meeting can be found on the CityofBoulder'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 Mark Davison Abbie Poniatowski
Cecil Fenio Leah Case Katie Kisiel Alycia Alexander Heather Swanson
Halice Ruppi Lisa Dierauf Bethany Collins Jennelle Freeston Lauren Kilcoyne
Luke McKay Keri Davies Mark Gershman Phil Yates Brian Anacker
GUESTS
Kathy Haddock, Senior Assistant City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 1—Special Update: Junior Ranger Program(15:52)
Mannon Frykholm,Emma Fitzgerrell,and Julia Jenak, current members of the Junior Ranger Program,
gave a presentation to the Board about their years with the program and why their time spent has been so
important to them.
AGENDA ITEM 2-Approval of the Minutes (26:41)
Curt Brown moved that the Open Space Board of Trustees approve the minutes from June 8,2016 as
amended. Kevin Bracy Knight seconded.This motion passed unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM 3—Public Participation for Items not Identified for Public Hearing(29:26)
Gretchen King,Boulder, asked the Board to consider a memorial rock on the Enchanted Mesa Trail for
her late husband,Neil King, an active member of the Boulder Community. She presented the Board
possible areas for this memorial to be placed.
Peter Dietze,Boulder, spoke regarding Neil King and his work in protecting the Enchanted Mesa area. He
said he supports Mrs.King in her request for a memorial rock for Mr.King in this area.
Pat Billig,Boulder, said in regard to the budget,money intended for Open Space should stay with Open
Space.The Board has a responsibility to ensure these funds stay where they are supposed to; she asked
the Board to make sure they fully understand how this money is being used, and that it is not being
repurposed elsewhere.
Carse Pustmueller,Boulder, said relocation sites for prairie dogs need to be made available on Open
Space.The city providing a site would prove their intent in making every effort to protect this species.
She asked the Board to deny the lethal permit application and provide a receiving site for prairie dogs
from the Armory Site.
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James Crain,Littleton, said citizens of Boulder are determined to preserve their environment. Open Space
has a dedicated income from sales tax.These monies are not intended for repurposing; continuing to do
this cannot be justified to the community. He encouraged the Board to find out where this money is
going.
AGENDA ITEM 4—Consideration of a motion to recommend that City Council authorizes the
transfer of certain paved parcels of Open Space land to the City of Boulder Public Works
Department-Transportation pursuant to the disposal procedures of Article XII, Section 177,of the
Boulder City Charter. (53:33)
Bethany Collins,Property Agent,presented this item.
Public Comment
James Crain,Littleton, said these are Open Space lands which were acquired for a reason. Open Space is
environmentally sensitive and intended to preserve the environment.The department cannot take land out
of the system that citizens were promised would be protected forever.He asked the Board to not approve
this item.
Return to the Board
The Board chose to table this item, and did not make a motion.
AGENDA ITEM 5—Matters from Staff
Kathy Haddock, Senior Assistant City Attorney, and Mark Gershman,Environmental Planning
Supervisor,gave a Briefing on Proposed Annexation of OSMP Lands.(1:46:00)
Heather Swanson, Senior Wildlife Ecologist, gave an update to the Board on Prairie Dog Management.
(2:02:00)
Jim Reeder,Trails and Facilities Manager,reported on the Mesa Trail crossing at Skunk Creek—trail
reroute and ford-type crossing. (2:33:50)
Abbie Poniatowski,Central Services Manager, gave an update on the Budget. (2:40:45)
Mark Davison, Community Connection and Partnerships Manager, spoke to the Board about a possible
Resolution establishing Indigenous People's Day.(3:34:34)
AGENDA ITEM 6—Matters from the Board(3:38:55)
Frances and Curt spoke regarding a proposed ballot measure from Boulder County regarding a tax
extension that will be spilt into two measures; one would fund County Open Space,the other would
support a wide range of sustainability activities.They are also looking at a ballot measure that would
extend their bonding authority. Curt said when they receive specific language they will send it around to
the Board.
ADJOURNMENT—The meeting adjourned at 9:33 p.m.
These minutes were prepared by Leah Case.
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APPROVED BY:
Frances Hartogh
Board Chair
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