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Minutes
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
2:00 p.m.
In Person & Virtual Meeting **Special Meeting**
I. Call to Order
The Urban Tree Board meeting began at 2:06 pm
Attendance: Chairperson Bryce Landrud, members Tanya Galat, Linda Bielejec, Brooksie Hall. Staff in
attendance: Park Planning Manager Thaniel Gouk & Administrative assistant Alexa Bragg
II. Minutes
August minutes were approved
III. Correspondence/Public Input
IV. Old Business
Chairperson Bryce Landrud stated there are quite a few ash trees in Lakeland Hills, but not so much in
downtown Auburn
The ash trees were discussed because the board had just recently become aware that they are dying due
to the Emerald Green Ash Borer, a pest native to Asia that is spreading the United States and Canada
with no cure. We should not plant any more ash since they can’t be saved. Our Chairman, Bryce Landrud
was aware of the problems with planting them now
V. New Business
The Urban Tree Board voted in favor of Bryce Landrud to continue holding the position of Chairperson
The Urban Tree Board voted in favor of Linda Bielejec as Vice-Chairperson
Tree board member Tanya Galat suggested a Cedrus Deodara, know as the Deodar Cedar, be planted for
Arbor Day by R Street passed the fence of the west baseball field of Game Farm Park
Thaniel will talk to Park Maintenance Manager Stefanie Coleman regarding tree planting in this suggested
space
The board discussed meeting each of the next two months, then will assess meeting frequency for
remainder of the year
Thaniel will also speak with the Mayor’s office regarding the official 2024 Arbor Day date celebration
Chairperson Bryce mentioned the Empress Tree (heritage tree) in Veteran’s Memorial park needs the
photo updated on the PowerPoint
VI. Board Recommendations/Input
The board talked about potential 2024 Heritage Trees, a large apple tree on F St SE in particular that
Chair Bryce had spoken about
Chairperson Bryce had suggested submitting an article to the Auburn Reporter regarding a study for
forest/sloped area for the Auburn Golf Course; decided to modify to remove the Golf Course from the
article
Vice-chair Linda suggested to submit to the Auburn Magazine as they are quarterly and may reach a
larger audience in the city
VII. Department Report
No department report from Thaniel
VIII. Adjournment
3:00pm
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Chairperson signature Date
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Director signature Date