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Open Space Advisory Board votes to invite Mayor Johnson to meeting for priority updates
Summary
The Open Space Advisory Board voted to formally invite Mayor Johnson to attend a future meeting to review priority topics including Mountain‑to‑River updates, Northeast area status, and city support for open space initiatives.
The Open Space Advisory Board voted to send a formal invitation to Mayor Johnson to attend an upcoming meeting to hear a short briefing on priority items and discuss ways the mayor’s office might help resolve long‑standing barriers.
Board member Dr. Bonnard (mover) brought the motion that the board “formally invite Mayor Johnson to attend an OSAB meeting at his earliest possible convenience.” A board member proposed focusing the mayor’s visit on a short list of priority items, such as progress on the Mountain‑to‑River trail system, updates on the Northeast area (acquisitions/easements), and areas where city service coordination has blocked progress. The motion received a second and passed; the board recorded three ayes and one nay.
Several members cautioned that legal and procedural topics (for example, executive‑session rules and open‑meetings procedures) may be better addressed through the city attorney or city manager channels. Staff also reminded the board that department staff report up the chain to the city manager and city attorney; nevertheless the board said a mayoral briefing could help highlight priorities and identify council champions for open space projects.
Ending: The chair said he will arrange the formal invitation and suggested providing the mayor with a short list (three topics) in advance so the meeting can be concise and focused.
