HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.11.25 OSBT MinutesApproved as Amended 7/9/25
OPEN SPACE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Action Minutes
Meeting Date June 11, 2025
Record of this meeting can be found here: https://bouldercolorado.gov/government/watch-board-
meetings (video start times are listed below next to each agenda item).*
*Technical difficulty at the start of this meeting caused a delay with the recording. The recording starts
during Agenda Item 3.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Harmon Zuckerman, Chair
Michelle Estrella
Brady Robinson
Sarah Glynn
OSMP STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Dan Burke Jeff Haley Jennelle Freeston Lauren Kilcoyne Brian Anacker
Cole Moffatt Bethany Collins Marc Pedrucci Todd Kipfer Paul Dennison
Leah Russell Ilene Flax Tess Boada
GUESTS
Alyson Duffey, Executive Director for Boulder Open Space Conservancy (BOSC)
Chief David Lowrey, Boulder Fire
Chief Brian Oliver, Boulder Fire
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:16 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Approval of the Minutes
Brady Robinson moved the Open Space Board of Trustees to adopt the minutes from May 14, 2025 as
amended. Sarah Glynn seconded. This motion passed four to zero; Jon Carroll was absent at this meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Public Participation for Items not Identified for Public Hearing
Susan Douglass asked about wildfire ignition prevention.
Giles Troughton said communication between the board and council could be improved when it comes to
things like the CWPP and WRIP; there needs to be more provided than just the high level.
Carol Maybach asked about federal land near Boulder County and if federal threats to sell these lands
come to fruition if there is an ability for the city to purchase.
AGENDA ITEM 4 – Matters from the Board (5:47)
The board asked about Carol’s comment in regard to federal land surrounding Boulder County. Staff
responded that if lands were going to be sold the city could look at purchasing.
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Request for a recommendation to acquire approximately 5840 net mineral
acres of mineral interests from Teton, LLC located beneath properties owned by the
City of Boulder, Boulder County and other parties in southern Boulder County
for open space purposes (8:45)
Bethany Collins, Real Estate Senior Manager, presented this item.
Brady asked about the process for landing on the purchase price versus a possible land swap. Staff
explained the value of that parcel of land and did not want to lose ownership. Harmon expressed support
for the recommendation and appreciation of staff’s efforts to keep in mind the potential of selling the
rights to Boulder County where such sale would allow the County to have unity of title. Michelle asked
about purchase price and if we have comps to justify the price.
Public Comment
None.
Motion
Sarah Glynn moved that the Open Space Board of Trustees recommend the acquisition of
approximately 5840 net mineral acres of mineral interests from Teton, LLC located under
properties owned by the City of Boulder, Boulder County and other parties in southern Boulder
County for open space purposes. Brady Robinson seconded. This motion passed four to zero; Jon
Carroll was absent at this meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 6 – Request to approve, and recommend that City Council approve, the sale of
approximately 250 square feet of the City of Boulder’s Lousberg Open Space property to John and
Kate Barberis to resolve a boundary and encroachment issue pursuant to the disposal procedures
of Article XII, Sections 175 and 177 of the City of Boulder Charter and conditioned on approval of
the boundary adjustment by Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting (25:16)
Marc Pedrucci, Sr. Property Agent, presented this item.
Public Comment
Kate Barberis expressed their thanks for the partnership with OSMP to resolve this encroachment issue.
Motion
Brady Robinson moved that the Open Space Board of Trustees approve, and recommend that City
Council approve the sale of approximately 250 square feet of the Lousberg Open Space property to
John and Kate Barberis to resolve a boundary and encroachment issue pursuant to the disposal
procedures of Article XII, Sections 175 and 177 of the City of Boulder Charter and conditioned on
approval of the boundary adjustment by Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting.
Sarah Glynn seconded. This motion passed four to zero; Jon Carroll was absent at this meeting.
AGENDA ITEM 7 – Matters from the Department (35:50)
Brian Anacker, Paul Dennison, Chief Brian Oliver, and Chief David Lowrey presented the “Update on the
city's Wildfire Resilience Implementation (WRIP) Plan”.
The board asked about gaps and/or overlap in roles between the various jurisdictions. Staff said this
framework allows all departments to be aware of everyone else’s work to allow for transparency and
efficiency. Michelle asked about the prescribed burns at Flatirons Vista and how much notice is given that
these will be happening; especially for those with asthma or who are more sensitive to smoke. Chief
Oliver said the minimum requirement is 24 hours but 7-10 days is given whenever possible. Harmon
asked about the mutual response model and if we end up doing most of the response are there cost sharing
options. Chief Oliver said it will be a give and take but Boulder will likely move into other jurisdictions
most often; we have the resources, and it also prevents fire from moving into our area(s).
Lauren Kilcoyne, Central Services Deputy Director and Cole Moffatt, Senior Accountant, presented the
“Draft 2026 Budget Update”.
Staff and the board had a robust conversation about this item. Staff will be bringing this matter back to the
board in July for consideration of approval. Questions from the board included whether the FTE reduction
included Temp and Seasonal staff; if the new library district uses any city shared resources that would
have otherwise been allocated (and if so, are there opportunities for charge-back), and concerns on the
transparency with this process (Brady asked for the board and staff to have a real discussion about the
budget more deeply). Staff will be following up with city finance staff on many of the questions asked
and will provide those responses within board materials for July along with the staff presentation.
Alyson Duffey, Executive Director for the Boulder Open Space Conservancy (BOSC), presented on the
“Boulder Open Space Conservancy and Sponsorship”.
ADJOURNMENT – The meeting adjourned at 9:41
These minutes were prepared by Leah Russell