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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:10 pm by Bryce Landrud. Those board members
attending in addition to Mr. Landrud were Jan Speer. There is no quorum. Also present at the
meeting were Parks Horticulturist Richard Valenti, and Parks Secretary Julie Mehl.
II. Minutes
The April minutes were not approved as there is no quorum.
III. Correspondence/Public Input
A. Bryce will send out an email reminding Tree Board members to let Julie know when they
can not attend a meeting.
B. Jan asked who we could notify regarding an area in the White River which is clogged with
tree branches. She is concerned as it is a spawning area. Rich will investigate.
IV. Old Business
A. Bryce has offered to work the Auburn International Farmer's Market booth, Julie will let him
know available dates. Jan suggested he recruit new Tree Board members as well since we are
short two.
B. 41h of July Festival — Julie will give general information booth some flyers as board members
are not available to work.
V. New Business
VI. Board Recommendations/Input
AUBURN *MORE THAN YOU IMAGINED
VII. Department Report
Rich reports that Parks Maintenance has begun annual bed plantings, has participated in some
Clean Sweep projects including the Inter -urban trail gravel spreading/planting and patio &
picnic benches. Also planted trees on West Main Street as well as various park clean ups.
Jan asked about the islands throughout town. Rich shared that the Parks Department recently
re -acquired the islands from the Streets Department. Lake Tapps Parkway will be re -planted in
the fall. They are in such bad shape, hopefully the two seasonal employees will be able to
work on the islands this summer.
VIII. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:45 pm.
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