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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 Version OptionsOpen Space & Recreation Advisory CommitteeHeadline.
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Alex Smiley
Open Space & Trails ManagerPhone: 970-404-9710
MEMBERS
| NAME | APPOINTMENT | AFFILIATION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | ||
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:
- Bureau of Land Management - Colorado River Valley Field Office
- Eagle Valley Land Trust
- Eagle Ranch Wildlife Committee
- Eagle County Open Space
- U.S. Forest Service- Holy Cross Ranger District
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
- Frost Creek Wildlife Committee
- Walking Mountains Science Center
- Mountain Rec
- Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance
- Hardscrabble Trails Coalition
- Eagle County BMX
Supporting Documents:
View the Committee Bylaws and Mission/ Vision statements.