The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County met in regular session in full conformity with the law and resolution of said Board at the regular place of meeting in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Third Floor, Courthouse, Boulder, Colorado, on Tuesday, May 28, 2002.

The meeting was called to order at approximately 10:33 a.m. by Chair Mendez with the following present:

Jana L. Mendez, Chair

Paul Danish, Vice Chair

Ronald K. Stewart, Commissioner

Presenters: Pat Critchfield, Client Services Coordinator, Aging Services Division

Chris Kanowitz, Aging Services Division

Peggy Mills, Aging Services Division

Karen Hoover, Aging Services Division

Marie McCreery, Aging Services Division

This item was presented for information only.

11:30 a.m.

Public hearing on proposed acquisitions:(11:37 – 11:47) (2238, Tape No. 22/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to these matters.

Presenter: Emy Brawley, Parks and Open Space Department

1. Burdine BLM Parcel -- proposed purchase of a 1.95-acre parcel ofland from the Bureau of Land Management. The parcel is located south of the Town of Ward, adjacent to private property owned by the Burdine family, and may be used in a future land exchange with the Burdines;

Commissioner Danish moved to approve purchase of the Burdine BLM parcel. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2306)

2. Lastoka Mineral Rights -- proposed purchase of the mineral rights on the Lastoka Open Space property located south of South Boulder Road between Louisville and Lafayette;

Commissioner Danish moved to approve purchase of the mineral rights for the Lakota Open Space property. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2350)

3. Marigold 41 -- proposed purchase of the Marigold 41 interest in approximately 1,594 acres of land located between Rabbit Mountain Open Space and West Dowe Flats Open Space, east of Lyons and north of Highway 66;

Commissioner Danish moved to approve purchase of the Marigold 41 interest as recommended by staff. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2404)

4. Steen Conservation Easement -- proposed purchase of a conservation easement over approximately 120 acres of patented mining claims located south of Sunshine Canyon Drive, north of Gold Run Road, and west of Gold Hill, and an additional 69 acres in fee simple interest located in southwest Boulder County, totaling approximately 189 acres of mining claims.

Commissioner Danish moved to approve purchase of the Steen Conservation Easement. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2471)

(2:02 - 2:37) (2495, Tape No. 22/DAT recorder, "counter" mode)

Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with the statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.

Presenter: Therese Glowacki, Parks and Open Space Department

Mark Brandon

Speakers: Judy Enderly

Commissioner Danish moved approval of proposed 2002 revisions of prairie dog management policy in accordance with staff recommendations. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (3293)

Commissioner Stewart moved to approve relocation of 50 prairie dogs from Boulder School land to County lands in accordance with staff recommendations and to continue discussions with the City for relocating remaining animals. Commissioner Mendez seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (3484)

Commissioner Stewart moved to direct staff to draft a letter for the Proposal Group indicating the County’s approval of the relocation of a certain number of prairie dogs to County lands. Commissioner Mendez seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, excused; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (3670)

10:30 a.m.

BUSINESS MEETING

(10:33 – 10:55) (1207, Tape No. 22/DAT counter mode)

1. Finance Division: Warrants Issue Report for April.

2. Youth Corps: Contract with Superior Metro District #2 for summer Youth Corps services ($9,000 revenue).

3. County Attorney’s Office: Resolution 2002-53, conditionally approving Docket # V-02-03 (County Road 130 Vacation).

4. Treasurer’s Office – cancellation of Tax Lien Sale Certificates in accordance with CRS 39-11-136:

a. #92-0449 (no refund);

b. #93-0443 (no refund).

5. Open Space documents:

a. Notice of Property Restrictions (Anglund property);

b. Notice of Property Restrictions (Wyn property);

c. Mechanics Lien Letter, Notice of Water Restrictions (MMS Conservation Easement to City of Boulder).

6. Authorization for the Board to go into Executive Session on Wednesday, May 29th, as follows:

a. This item was withdrawn;

b. 11:30 a.m. with Barbara Gigone, Community Services Director, pursuant to

CRS 24-6-402(4)(f) Personnel Matters.

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Items No. 1 through 6. Commissioner Mendez seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, excused; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 2-0. (1213)

Commissioners Matters:

7. Personnel Actions.

None.

8. Suggestion Committee:

a. Recommendation for an award of $250;

b. Recommendation for an award of $300.

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 8. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1220)

9. Liquor Licensing Authority: Resolution 2002-59, revising the procedures and fee schedule for liquor licensing in Boulder County (supercedes Resolution 83-35).

Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 9. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1233)

Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters:

10. Review of the contract award for the Airport Road construction project (Tabled from 5/23/02).

Speaker: Larry Matel, Transportation Director

Commissioner Danish moved to enter into Executive Session with Larry Hoyt for the purpose of legal advice regarding Item No. 10 pursuant to CRS 24-402(4)(b) Legal Advice. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1242)

Commissioner Stewart moved to revoke the award of the Airport Road Construction bid made on May 21, 2002. Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1298)

Commissioner Danish moved to request that the two lowest bidders (DeFalco Lee Construction and Lawrence Construction) clarify the number of consecutive calendar days of road closure bid and to deliver that clarification to the County by 9:00 a.m. May 29^th. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.

VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1318)

Administrative Matters:

11. Scheduling and Communications.

None.

Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, this meeting was adjourned by the Commissioners at approximately 2:37 p.m.

Deputy Clerk to the Board

[Note: All documents referred to in these Minutes of Commissioners’ Proceedings are on file and may be reviewed in the Office of the Boulder County Commissioners.]