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Marina Lovejoy, senior natural resource specialist, said staff observed several successes during the most recent monitoring: new route signs for crawler areas, installation of a vault toilet at the staging area, and visible revegetation on closed-off vehicle intrusions. “There’s been a number of locations that we have closed off to vehicles. And over the years, we are really starting to see those places transition back to native vegetation,” Lovejoy said, noting bitterbrush and sagebrush recovery in several monitoring photos.

Staff described two volunteer cleanup events this year organized by Battle Born Off Roaders and Friends of Prison Hill and said litter has declined in recent years; Lovejoy said volunteer coordination and regular maintenance patrols have reduced trash accumulation. Committee members praised the report’s before‑and‑after photos and asked about enforcement, signage and additional fencing. Lovejoy and Greg Berggren, trails coordinator, said the department keeps jackrail fencing and signs in stock for rapid deployment and conducts weekly maintenance patrols.

Both Lovejoy and others raised concern about fireworks found during monitoring: Lovejoy told the committee she and staff discovered two large fireworks hidden in bushes after the July 4 holiday and said Prison Hill is not the sanctioned fireworks display location. Committee members asked what additional public messaging or operational steps the department could take for red‑flag days; Lindsey Boyer, open space manager, described the program’s current approach of posting year‑round warnings online, maintaining on‑site signage, coordinating with fire department and emergency management, and balancing staff capacity for temporary closures and on‑site staffing.

Staff also reviewed the site history (motorized access largely unregulated in the 1980s, designation changes in the 1980s and later efforts to designate sustainable routes) and noted ongoing funding opportunities including Nevada OHV Commission and Recreational Trails Program grants that have been used at Prison Hill.

Committee members suggested wider dissemination of the monitoring report and photos to the Board of Supervisors; staff said the material is summarized in the department’s annual report but can be presented to the Board if the committee prefers. No motions were made because the item was for information only.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Carson City - Open Space Advisory Committee","oneSentenceSummary","Carson City staff presented the annual Prison Hill OHV monitoring report, highlighting new signage and a vault toilet, revegetation of closed vehicle intrusions, volunteer cleanups and continued fencing and patrols; staff also reported finding fireworks on site after July 4 and urged continued public education on red‑flag days.","taxTitle","Carson City, Ormsby County, Nevada","taxId",4609,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6484693,"Committee recommends grant submittal for Ambrose Carson River outdoor classroom and trailhead",765,1200000,1965000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5596057-44d4416189c04d6541351cfee33f35f7&start=1200&end=1965","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5596057-44d4416189c04d6541351cfee33f35f7/thumbnail_1200000.jpg","/articles/6484693/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Committee-recommends-grant-submittal-for-Ambrose-Carson-River-outdoor-classroom-and-trailhead","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6484693-6f37870ab26cdd017f3adad1ea77bde0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119796&Signature=iO4RqwWi0jXbdZHznsv0aMQiYdpB6gcG1ePbKSO7itBLAEogVXlpZN-QlXjukvzm8LIo2F9dhYseuir~8YudyrDpS7d5kYh3fE-3i0oot9KnxFOch9NkZHUf7UA8nDQ4c4mQ26TxD-0QsK9ZPo7KGwhNCAydt3CaW0fgFJUaTzxVTHMJiFeXpUyKGJxcs8mJB1zAzVtGOK1iwMZ5aIqpI4lO8sY7kjEHhLlm6uj-7MdpG2l~Rr7dmHUlggzJrv9-9OnkvEgcQ6nFQ23vpcmvcuPh7wUYOEjK-XQSw1GbiOjpYsA69-BN1oOvRDbNNuWK1kspsLPYVOyn0828tWZlLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Open Space Advisory Committee unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize submittal of a Recreational Trails Program grant application for the Ambrose Carson River outdoor classroom and trailhead project.

Greg Berggren, Carson City trails coordinator, presented the proposal and said the concept dates to 2012. The project would place new amenities above the floodplain at the Ambrose site, including an ADA‑accessible vault toilet, two ADA parking spaces, an 18‑by‑18 shade structure, about 150 feet of accessible pathway, three interpretive panels and a kiosk for changeable content. “The site is separated from busy roads and the entrance was originally constructed to accommodate school buses,” Berggren said, describing the location as suitable for school groups to conduct water sampling and river education.

Berggren told the committee the application is competitive, federally funded through fuel tax dollars and administered by the Nevada Division of State Parks. He said the project team used cost estimates from last year for the pre‑application and would refine numbers for a full application if invited. The staff report included an estimated grant request amount of $99,928 with a 20% local match estimated at $24,982, for a total estimated project cost of about $124,910.

Lindsey Boyer, open space manager, said the city’s highest current priority is water rights acquisition and that staff view grants as a way to offset costs; the department would also consider future budget funding if grant awards are not successful. Committee members asked about the grant scoring process; Berggren said the state committee uses a matrix and seeks regional projects, and suggested letters of support would help an application.

A motion to recommend submittal of the Recreational Trails Program application passed without opposition. Berggren said award notifications typically arrive in January and, if funded, the city would move promptly to procurement and construction steps.

The committee also discussed how the recommendation could serve as evidence of local support for the grant; staff said the motion can be submitted with the application and that individuals are free to submit personal letters of support if they wish.","Carson City advisory committee unanimously recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize a Recreational Trails Program grant application to develop an outdoor classroom, vault toilet, ADA parking and interpretive elements at Ambrose Carson River Natural Area; staff estimated the project cost and outlined timeline and partners.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6484696,"Carson City advisory committee backs grant application for Centennial Regional Trail phase 1",1063,123000,1186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5596057-44d4416189c04d6541351cfee33f35f7&start=123&end=1186","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5596057-44d4416189c04d6541351cfee33f35f7/thumbnail_123000.jpg","/articles/6484696/Carson-City/Ormsby-County/Nevada/Carson-City-advisory-committee-backs-grant-application-for-Centennial-Regional-Trail-phase-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6484696-26abdb7066a19fb5425b47c7b5498520/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119796&Signature=VyOtFDigOVzMIeUQ0e8JbCAQIGf9~5PmGn2WXDbLCvfrXQrA9wXZVLH5NR-B2ZaEfi0vu2NVjUiadmIRHn33sO4cZX9HMs59Cw2j2X3qJrQssGOJ2-m45~i-AsgB5lnAw07shHFFpaEGYOVMf4cd2XIqko1aN-vZpIUvDbQtsmk4ZAmzUoekuIb5~r1LkBrThMu~~t5x~0hJ8Ffb2X72Mohyz-lW8L5WJlRuzpKq0W23Z1NvZIm3dUEJGXmQCtcRmWAXaXqkHoNZkbE-i88XOiEdpbwck~kGR3B~72JDK634U1dcmOR9Ihl4ESiPL5cSVJqNqu4VTPg7QwI0N5mPYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee on Thursday voted unanimously to recommend that the Board of Supervisors authorize submittal of a Recreational Trails Program grant application to Nevada State Parks for the Centennial Regional Trail Project phase 1.

Muscle Powered, a volunteer trail‑building nonprofit, and city staff described the project as the first segment of a planned 22‑mile nonmotorized trail network linking Centennial Park to Washoe Lake State Park with a potential later connection toward Virginia City. Chelsea Kinchlow, identified herself as “the current sitting president” of Muscle Powered, said the organization has worked with Carson City, Nevada State Parks and the Bureau of Land Management since 2018 and “we are very excited to begin work on this trail network.”

Greg Berggren, Carson City trails coordinator, said the application being recommended would fund the mechanical construction portion of phase 1, roughly three miles that would connect existing Wildhorse and Pale Rider trails to Goni Road and provide an interim connection to Washoe Lake State Park using existing roads. “This would be the very, very first portion of what would be, ultimately a 22 mile endeavor, but this is just the first 3 miles,” Berggren said. He told the committee the BLM has completed public scoping and expects NEPA and Section 106 clearances to be finished by the end of the year.

Berggren and other speakers described the grant funds as intended primarily for a mechanical trail build because of the steep, rocky terrain; some hand build work and selective realignment of difficult sections on existing trails would be part of the project. Berggren said the project team will seek bids from a professional trail builder if the grant is awarded.

Committee members asked clerical questions about the staff report, and a member requested staff correct an account listing that was marked ‘‘no’’ for physical impact when an account number and name had been provided. Berggren agreed to make that correction.

The committee approved a motion recommending the Board of Supervisors authorize submittal of the Recreational Trails Program grant application as presented. The committee record shows the vote carried unanimously.

Planning and next steps: Berggren said a pre‑application was approved and the full application is due Oct. 13; award decisions typically arrive the following January, at which point the city would proceed to bidding and construction scheduling. Muscle Powered indicated it will continue volunteer maintenance agreements with the city and plans a multi‑phase volunteer and contractor build program for the longer Centennial network.

The committee’s recommendation will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for final authorization before grant submittal.","The Open Space Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Board of Supervisors authorize submittal of a Recreational Trails Program grant for the Centennial Regional Trail phase 1, covering about three miles of new singletrack and related construction costs; Muscle Powered and city staff outlined schedule, scope and funding needs.","actionData","errors"]

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