The public may provide public comment in advance of a meeting by written submission to the following email address: parkspubliccomment@carsoncity.gov. For inclusion or reference in the minutes of the meeting, your public comment must include your full name and be submitted via email by not later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. Public comment during a meeting is limited to three minutes for each speaker.
Roll Call & Determination of Quorum
The public is invited at this time to comment on and discuss any topic that is relevant to, or within the authority of the Open Space Advisory Committee.
The Open Space Advisory Committee meeting of August 17, 2026.
Meeting Items:
Discussion Only: Presentation of awards for the Open Space Advisory Committee (“OSAC”) annual awards program. (Lyndsey Boyer, lboyer@carsoncity.gov)
For Possible Action: Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed flood storage project and water main extension project at Moffat Open Space (Lyndsey Boyer, lboyer@carsoncity.gov and Darren Anderson, danderson@carsoncity.gov).
Discussion Only: Presentation and discussion regarding review of the Prison Hill Off-Highway Vehicle (“OHV”) Area Monitoring Report, and updates on the Prison Hill OHV Area. (Marenna Lovejoy, mlovejoy@carson.org and Gregg Berggren, gberggren@carson.org)
Director’s Report: Updates regarding the Department’s projects, programs, facilities, and events; grants; status of recruitment for vacant positions; and Board of Supervisor’s action items. (Jennifer Budge, jbudge@carsoncity.gov)
For Discussion Only: Senior Natural Resource Specialist and Open Space Manager Report: Activities related to projects managed by the Open Space Division, including updates within the Carson River corridor. (Marenna Lovejoy, mlovejoy@carsoncity.gov and Lyndsey Boyer, lboyer@carsoncity.gov)
Members’ Announcements and Requests for Information
Future Agenda Items – Discussion only
Public Comment**
The public is invited at this time to comment on any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda.
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**PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITATIONS – The Committee will provide at least two public comment periods in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Open Meeting Law prior to adjournment. No action may be taken on a matter raised under public comment unless the item has been specifically included on the agenda as an item upon which action may be taken. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker to facilitate the efficient conduct of a meeting and to provide reasonable opportunity for comment from all members of the public who wish to speak. Testimony from a person who is directly involved with an item, such as City staff, an applicant or a party to an administrative hearing or appeal, is not considered public comment and is not subject to the three-minute time limitation.
Agenda Management Notice - Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; the public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and the public body may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Titles of agenda items are intended to identify specific matters. If you desire detailed information concerning any subject matter itemized within this agenda, you are encouraged to call the responsible agency or the City Manager’s Office. You are encouraged to attend this meeting and participate by commenting on any agendized item.
Notice to persons with disabilities: Members of the public who are disabled and require special assistance or accommodations at the meeting are requested to notify the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department by calling (775) 887-2262 or in writing at 3303 Butti Way, Building #9, Carson City, Nevada 89701 at least 24 hours in advance. If you would like more information about any of the agenda items listed above, please contact the staff member listed at the end of the particular item you are interested in at (775) 887-2262.
To request a copy of the supporting materials for this meeting contact Patti Liebespeck at pliebespeck@carsoncity.gov or call (775) 887-2262.
This agenda and backup information are available on the City’s website at www.carsoncity.gov/granicus and at the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department located at 3303 Butti Way, Building #9, Carson City, Nevada, 89701.
This notice has been posted at the following locations:
Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department 3303 Butti Way, Building #9
Community Center, 851 East William Street
www.carsoncity.gov/granicus
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