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OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS BOARD
REGULAR SESSION
March 6, 2014
Plaza One Meeting Room
530 E. Main Street,Aspen
OSTB Present:
Graeme Means Howie Mallory Hawk Greenway Tim McFlynn, Tai Jacober,
Dist. 1 Dist. 2 Dist. 3 Dist. 4 Dist. 5
Chair
Staff Present: Dale Will, Gary Tennenbaum, Paul Holsinger, Matt Adeletti, Lindsey Utter,
Janet Urquhart, Fran Soroka, John Ely
BOCC Present: Michael Owsley
Tai Jacober called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
2015 OST PROJECTS UPDATE
Gary Tennenbaum gave an update on 2014 projects,referencing projects outlined
at www.pitkinostprojects.com, including Glassier Open Space Management Plan, Upper Roaring
Fork Valley Trails Plan, Online Map and Website, Sky Mountain Park Projects, Roaring Fork
Gorge Management Plan,North Star Management Plan, Hunter Creek-Smuggler Mountain
Cooperative Plan, Sign Standards Update, Elk Park Final Design, Lindsay Parcel, and Special
Events and Capacity Study.
2014 OSTB RETREAT TOPICS
Dale Will suggests the retreat focus on topics related to an upcoming reauthorization vote, which
could take place in 2016. The program should approach the next two years from the perspective
of setting the stage for a reauthorization vote by both focusing on what has been accomplished in
the first 25 years of the program and prioritizing work in the next two years to put the program in
the best light as it seeks reauthorization, he said.
What to do in 2015 and 2016 would be good topics for an hour of the retreat, said Tim McFlynn.
The next reauthorization could, for the first time, include a tax for ongoing management and
maintenance of assets that does not sunset, McFlynn added.
Howie Mallory requested information at the retreat on how much the program has spent over the
past 10 years on acquisitions, trail construction and maintenance and how much funding will be
necessary for maintenance of assets over the next 10 years.
Graeme Means suggested the program's "ultimate buildout"be discussed at the retreat.
Understanding how much open space is appropriate would be good to know as the board
contemplates reauthorization.
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Hawk Greenway questioned what the public thinks about the program and suggested a survey be
considered in advance of the reauthorization vote. Dale Will proposed an hour of"peer review"
to get a sense of what leaders of OST's partner organizations think of the program.
A retreat date of May 15 was confirmed, the location is to be determined.
OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN
Dale Will reported the Pitkin County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the master
plan code change. It will go next to the Board of County Commissioners. Howie Mallory
questioned the definition of"significant public benefit" as a standard for master plan
consideration. Howie asked for clarification of the definition. And how many parcels are eligible
for master plan consideration. Hawk Greenway asked how the BOCC is likely to react to the
proposed code amendment.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The OST regular and executive session minutes of Feb. 20, 2014 were discussed and corrections
were noted by staff.
Tim McFlynn moved for the OSTB regular and executive session minutes of Feb. 20, 2014
to be approved as corrected. Howie Mallory seconded. Motion passed(5-0).
BOARD COMMENTS
None
BOARD ACTION
None
John Ely arrived at 11 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The OSTB moved to enter executive session in accordance with CRS 24-6-402(4) (a) and (e) for
the purpose of discussing acquisitions and negotiations at 11:31 a.m. The OSTB adjourned
executive session at 12:55 p.m.
ADJOURN
The OSTB meetings of were adjourned at approximately 12:55 p.m.
Approved: Attest:
Tai Jacober, C air J4iet Urquhart
Pitkin County Open Space & Trails Board Pitkin County Open Space &Trails
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