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Minutes
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:01 pm by Chair Bryce Landrud.
Additional board members attending were Lonnie Sundal, Marsha Goodwin and Jan Speer. Arnie Galli is
absent/excused. Also present at the meeting were Parks Maintenance Manager Mike Miller, Parks
Horticulturist Richard Valenti, Environmental Planner Jamie Kelly and Parks Secretary Julie Mehl.
II. Minutes
The July Tree Board minutes were approved.
III. Correspondence/Public Input
IV. Old Business (Landrud)
The 4°i of July booth was in a good location, Richard Valenti brought some trees but it still was nof an
effective venue for the Tree Board. Only about six people stopped by the booth and they chatted
about their tree issues or political agenda. Bryce was unable to encourage anyone to apply for the open
board position since it's mainly an event for I<ids. Another idea woulcl be the Auburn International
Farmers Market for next summer, it seems like it would be a much better fit. Julie will talk to]oanne
Macnab, the Market Manager to arrange something for a themed week.
Bryce will be giving a Tree Board update to the Planning & Communiry Development Committee on
October 28'". He will report on the following: Heritage Tree Nominations, our assistance in re-foresting
the area, 'do not top trees' message, Arbor Day tree planting, raising awareness of trees and work with
city departments in a supporting role. 60 years from now our legacy will be the mature and stately trees
throughout Auburn. We also reach out to Auburn HOA's to offer support and tree care tips.
Heritage Tree Nominations — Bryce is unable to contad anyone at GSA as a result of the recent
Government shut down. The folks on 4`�' haven't retumed Bryce's calls. Folks tend to think they will be
limited to maintaining their trees once they have reached Heritage Status, but that is not the case. There
is an Alaskan Cedar at Les Gove Park that would be a nice Heritage Tree. The City saved the tree from
being removed duri�g the addition of the gymnasium so it's got a nice story behind it. ]ulie will try to put
it through the next council meeting. Marsha asked what qualifies a tree for Heritage status. The tree
must be healthy, around 75 years old minimum, nicely maintained and have a nice shape. Mike Miller
would like to see an album put together with photos and information on each tree which we have
nominated since the Tree Board began in 2004.
V. New Business
VI: Board Recommendations/Input
VII. Departrnent Report (Miller)
5'more Than You Imagined event-Saturday, October 5 at Game Farm Wilderness the Parks.Department
held the annual event. The weatherwas perfect, we made 700 S'mores and ran out by story time.
There was a band playing big band rype:music, spooky stories, and a glow in the dark duck hunt. 300-
400 people attended. .
The Grand Opening of Lea Hill park will be October 30 at 4:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.
The Kaboom! playground build at Brannan Park will take place on October 19. We were awarded a
$50,000 grant from Kaboom!,they partnered us with Delta Airiines and they will donate$50,000 pius
guarantee 125 volunteers. We gathered some local kids, asked them to draw their idea of a great
playground and Norfhwest Playground came up with fhe dosest play toys possible and fhe build is
becoming a reality.
FulmerUpdate-The North end of Fulmer Park has been cleaned up, 6"of topsoil added, Ieveied and
irrigation installed. This project will connect the two flelds with a nice path. In a few years we will install
anoffier path to complete the.Soutfi side.
Veteren's Memorial Park-The parking lot and curbing is being replaced at Veteran's Memorial Park. The
rainy weather fias caused a delay but are hoping to be complete tiy October 18. The sidewalkwill be
instailed next year so folks won't have to walk on the grass to get to the restrooms and the Wiiliam C
Warcen Building. Park Avenue has been updated with new drainage, curbing and asphalt which will make
a nice entry to the park. Mike is hoping for a granite errtry sign which would be paid for with donations.
]an would like to see a military dog and handler at this park.
From March to Augustall work done in Parks is maintenance related. In Septemberwe have a small
window to work on projects. We have the chance again in February and March and must work in a rush.
D St SE project-Overgrown area has lieen deared and will be planted (per citizens request). Richard
has been working with Duanna Richards in Community Services on this project. On October 15'"the
piants wfll be delivered. They will 6e drought resistant as there is no irrigation.
VIII. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:05 pm.
Approved this� da ��`'�/ 2013
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