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Agenda Tuesday, December 8, 2020 2:00 pm Virtual Meeting
The Auburn Parks Arts & Recreation Tree Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 2:00 pm will be
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Per the City of Auburn Resolution No. 5333, the City of Auburn meeting location for all Council, Board and Commission
meetings is virtual. All meetings will be held virtually and telephonically until King County enters into Phase 3 of Governor
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I. Call to Order
II. Minutes
Review/approve previous minutes
III. Correspondence/Public Input
IV. Old Business
V. New Business
VI. Board Recommendations/Input
VII. Department Report
Tree City USA
Arbor Day
Mid Sound Fisheries partnership – Riparian area maintenance and plantings at Fenster and
Isaac Evans
VIII. Adjournment
Minutes
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Class Room
Parks, Arts & Recreation/Community & Event Center
I. Call to Order
The Urban Tree Board met at Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 2:00 pm.
Tree board members attending were Board Chair Bryce Landrud, Members Tanya Galat, Brooksie Hall.
Also present at the meeting were Parks Horticulturist Richard Valenti, Parks Maintenance worker Trent
Mannon and Parks Secretary Julie Mehl.
II. Minutes
The January minutes were approved.
III. Correspondence/Public Input
IV. Old Business
V. New Business
Arbor Day tree ideas include Cryptomeria, Lemon Cypress (have on hand), Live Oak, Tulip Tree. The
Auburn Garden Club donates money each year to purchase the tree, this year the board decided they
can choose the species as well.
The board viewed the 11 minute training video regarding OPMA and PRA training.
VI. Board Recommendations/Input
Chair Landrud reports the Asian hornet has made its way from Europe to Vancouver and Bellingham,
soon to arrive locally. The hornet measures 3” long and enjoys eating honey bees and taking over their
hives. When they sting people, it’s highly likely to be a trip to the hospital. The USDA is working on a
solution to eradicate these insects but it takes time.
Bryce Landrud was asked to evaluate a maple tree on hole #9 at the Auburn Golf Course. The tree is a
key element on #9 and is not doing well. The strategy is to perform a root renovation to give the tree a
boost for better overall health.
VII. Department Report
Horticulturist Valenti has received a donation of 4 small Sequoia trees. They will grow in pots for a while,
then may plant at Les Gove Park.
The grant date for the mason bee project has been extended to March 15. If the Auburn Garden Club
does receive the grant it will be too late to set up Mason Bee houses. The AGC still hopes to purchase
supplies needed with donations and the grant funds, if awarded, can be used next year.
VIII. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:15.
Minutes
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting
I. Call to Order
The Urban Tree Board virtual meeting began at 2:00 pm.
Tree board member attending was Member Tanya Galat. Also present at the meeting were Streets
Supervisor Dan Breen, Vegetation Supervisor Keaka Frank, Parks Planning Manager Jamie Kelly and
Parks Secretary Julie Mehl.
II. Minutes
The February minutes were not approved as there was no quorum.
III. Correspondence/Public Input
IV. Old Business
V. New Business (Breen / Frank)
The flowering plum trees/roots on R St SE from 25th to 35th are causing substantial damage and safety
issues to the streets and sidewalk. The city receives complaints on a regular basis. The street is
scheduled for reconstruction in 2022 so trees will most likely need to be removed with a replant in 2022.
VI. Board Recommendations/Input (Galat)
Tanya has requested Parks Maint look at the irrigation at Veterans Memorial Park. She would also like to
complete a planting at a local roundabout in the near future.
VII. Department Report (Kelly)
Mid Sound Fisheries is in the process of removing invasive species at Fenster & Isaac Evans parks.
Funding will be provided by King County.
VIII. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 2:25.