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Minutes
Tuesday, May 2nd 2023
2:00 p.m.
In Person and Virtual meeting
I. Call to Order at 2:02pm
Attendance: Bryce Landrud (chairperson), Linda Bielejec, Tanya Galat,
James Tourangeau, Brooksie Hall. Administrative Assistant Alexa Bragg,
Parks Maintenance Manager Stefanie Coleman, and Parks Planning &
Development Manager Thaniel Gouk. Todd Beals was in attendance as a
guest.
II. Minutes
The March minutes were approved
III. Correspondence/Public Input
Guest Todd Beals spoke about story maps and story books for heritage
trees
Guest Todd Beals spoke about potential for Urban Forestry Grants and an
item for next year/next round
Old Business
Discussed Arbor Day Celebration at Fulmer Park (April 12th)
COVID-19 Memorial tree has been moved and not yet replanted
V. New Business
Board Member Linda Bielejec spoke about potentially having members of
the public nominate trees for heritage legacy
Board chair Byrce Landrud has a goal of getting updated photos of
heritage trees on the heritage tree power point, addresses, and landmarks
nearby
Guest speaker Barbara Smith from the Auburn Garden Club spoke about
Bee City USA and the benefits of Mason Bees in the Auburn Community
VI. Board Recommendations/Input
No Tree City USA signs throughout the City of Auburn, Auburn Way N or
off of Highway 18 could be a place to post signage
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VII. Department Report
Parks Maintenance Manager Stefanie Coleman mentioned that her and her
team are planting lavender, Japanese maples, litadora and grass at the
Arts Building
VIII. Adjournment
3:01pm
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