Review of Overarching Issues
Project Background
The Boulder City Council has identified several "overarching issues" concerning the long-term sustainability of Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) resources. The review and discussion of the overarching issues provide an opportunity for City Council, the Open Space Board of Trustees (OSBT), the community, and OSMP staff to discuss how current planning and management practices, existing programs, and new policy considerations could be used to ensure the long-term sustainability of OSMP resources and the continuation of high-quality visitor services.
Review Process
OSMP develops an evaluation report or white paper to describe the program or policy issue, management options, evaluate options, and suggest possible recommendations.
Community review and feedback on options and recommendations.
Work with the OSBT and City Council to determine the program/policy changes to be implemented.
Program Evaluations and Issue Analysis White Papers
The review and discussion of Nighttime Access Management has been postponed. However, the 
Nighttime Access Management White Paper4.64 MBremains available to download.
View more information specific to the Voice and Sight Tag Program evaluation.
Next Steps
Final recommendations for changes to the Commercial Use and Pilot Parking Fee Programs went to City Council on Feb. 5, 2013.
Boulder City Council considered the proposed program enhancements for the Voice and Sight Tag Program on May 21, 2013. Staff will integrate feedback from council and return to City Council with revised recommendations.
Public Meetings and Key Dates
Prioritized Overarching Issues Timeline114.28 KB
Public Comment on Evaluations
Comment period ended on July 5, 2012. Comment will be included in information provided to the OSBT and City Council.
Previous Meetings
November 13, 2012 - City Council and OSBT Study Session on recommended program changes for the Voice and Sight Tag, Commercial Use, and Pilot Parking Fee Programs. View the Overarching Issues Memo5.04 MB staff prepared for the November City Council Study Session.
October 10, 2012 - OSBT Meeting on recommending program changes. The Overarching Issues memos and attachments are available on the OSBT Archived Agendas page.
August 29, 2012 - OSBT Study Session on the evaluation of the Pilot Parking Fee Program. The Overarching Issues memos and attachments are available on the OSBT Archived Agendas page.
Pilot Parking Fee Presentation927.55 KB
July 24, 2012 - OSBT Study Session on the evaluations of the Voice and Sight Tag and Commercial Use Permit Programs. The Overarching Issues memos and attachments are available on the OSBT Archived Agendas page.
Tag Presentation1.35 MB
Commercial Use Presentation1013.05 KB
Open houses to gather public comment on the evaluations:
May 30, 2012 - Open House on Voice and Sight Tag Program, Commercial Use Permit Program and Pilot Parking Fee Program
Commercial Use Permit Program Open House Presentation767.64 KB
Pilot Parking Fee Program Open House Presentation751.11 KB
May 24, 2012 - Open House on Voice and Sight Tag Program
Voice and Sight Tag Program Open House Presentation1.19 MB
Open House Posters:
Feb. 8, 2012 - Update to the OSBT on the evaluation process, timeline, and potential options being considered. Staff presentation488.99 KB
For more information, contact Steve Armstead 720-564-2059 or
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