The Open Space and Mountain Parks Hester property is available for agricultural use. The 32-acre Hester property is located north of the intersection of Nebo Rd and North 35th St.
City staff have elected to pursue a negotiated assignment of the Hester property to Robert Lover. The proposed assignment of the Hester property is intended to improve the viability of the Lover operation currently under agreement with the city. The properties currently leased by Robert Lover have very high prairie dog occupation rates causing losses in production and economic viability. While city staff have been removing prairie dogs and restoring agricultural land within his lease area since 2021, this assignment is needed for two years as prairie dog removal and restoration efforts progress. Staff will consider the opportunity to publicly offer the Hester property after this two-year assignment.
You have the right to appeal staff’s recommendation to assign the Hester property. You must do so in writing within five business days after the notice of property assignment is posted on the city website. All written appeals shall be delivered in writing to the OSMP director via e- mail to OSMPAgLeasing@bouldercolorado.gov. An appeal of the choice of assignment method shall briefly and succinctly state the reason why the decision is not consistent with the current OSMP guidelines (Agricultural Land Use Assignment Guidelines).