Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee

Open Space Program Purpose Statement:  

The purpose of the Open Space program is to preserve and protect natural open space areas and wildlife habitat while also providing outdoor recreation opportunities for Eagle’s citizens and visitors.

Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee (OSRAC) Purpose Statement: 

The purpose of the Town of Eagle Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee (the "Committee") is to provide additional expertise to the Town Council and the Town Manager necessary to enhance and facilitate open space and recreation in the Town, and to act as a conduit between the Town, residents, relevant stakeholders, and the broader community to expand and improve the Town's internal and adjacent open space and recreation opportunities within the context of the Town’s commitment to conservation, social, and environmental objectives.

OSRAC Mission Statement:

Maintain and enhance our community's quality of life by advising on resources, conservation, and sustainable management practices of open space, trails, recreation, and natural resources within the Town of Eagle and adjacent lands.

OSRAC Vision Statement: 

The Town of Eagle’s vibrant community values their quality of life defined by an abundance of open space, a respect for local wildlife, and an accessible trail system that has options for all users.

Meeting Time:

The OSRAC meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 9 am. Agendas and meeting notices can be found here.

  1. Alex Smiley

    Open Space & Trails Manager

MEMBERS

NAMEAPPOINTMENTEMAILAFFILIATION
Ernest Saeger
December 2028

Chair                        December 2024

ernest@vvmta.org

Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance  

Jessica Foulis

December 2028

Vice-chair                     December 2024 

jgfoulis@gmail.com

Eagle Valley Land Trust

Ellen Bodenhemier

Town Council member 

ellen.bodenhemier@townofeagle.org

Town Council Member 

Chris Cohen 

December 2028

Voting member           

chris.e.cohen@gmail.com

 Walking Mountains 

Dan Lambert  

December 2026 

Voting member 

lamberttile1@gmail.com

Motorized Recreation 

Roger Mitchell 

December 2026

Voting member 

rtmitchell16@gmail.com

BLM Wildlife Management 

 Ryan Gilmer

December 2026

Alternate member

rwgilmer@locomotiveservice.com


Chris Kehoe 

December 2026

Voting Member 

chris.kehoe@gmail.com

Hardscrabble Trails and Rocky Mountain Sports Riders Volunteer

Phillip Kirkman

December 2028

Voting Member

phillip.kirkman@eaglecounty.us

Eagle County Open Space

 

Partner affiliations:

  1. Bureau of Land Management - Colorado River Valley Field Office 
  2. Eagle Valley Land Trust
  3. Eagle Ranch Wildlife Committee
  4. Eagle County Open Space
  5. U.S. Forest Service- Holy Cross Ranger District
  6. Colorado Parks and Wildlife
  7. Frost Creek Wildlife Committee
  8. Walking Mountains Science Center 
  9. Mountain Rec 
  10. Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance 
  11. Hardscrabble Trails Coalition 
  12. Eagle County BMX

Supporting Documents:

View the Committee Bylaws and Mission/ Vision statements.