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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Conference Room
Parks and Recreation Administration Building
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 by Chairman Len Elliott. Those Board members
attending, in addition to Mr. Elliott were Karen Wright, Bryce Landrud, Lonnie Sundal and Arnie
Galli. Lisa Harmon was absent. Also present at the meeting were staff members, Parks
Maintenance Manager Mike Miller, Parks Horticulturist Kirk Hadley and Parks Secretary Julie
Mehl.
II. Minutes
The minutes of the February meeting were approved as distributed.
III. Correspondence/Public Input
IV. Old Business
A. Significant Tree Nomination
Mr. Miller has stopped at the house on 201 R St NE where the Oak tree is located to
discuss the nomination with the homeowner. He has been unable to contact but will
continue efforts. The Maple near Cooper's Corner was discussed but it may be
outside city limits.
6 2nd & K St NE Tree Planting
Mr. Miller commented regarding planting in February of 38 Cherry trees on 2nd & K
St. It was decided next time they will obtain a street right-of-way permit. Mr. Elliott
remarked there was good feedback as well as two articles in the Auburn Reporter
regarding the project.
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V. New Business
A. Neighborhood Tree Grant
Mr. Miller spoke with Permit staff regarding tree grant for Park Ave. They concluded
there are no overhead lines or utilities in the area, just cable. He plans to contact
neighbors to inform them of the project. Mr. Hadley added they would like to remove
the Crab Apple trees and replace with 23 - 28 Korean Dogwoods.
B. Arbor Day
Mr. Elliott remarked that Mayor Lewis produces an Arbor Day proclamation in April.
VI. Board Recommendations/Input
A. Ms. Wright asked how we could educate citizens on proper pruning techniques. Some
ideas were to include a flyer in utility bills and/or send information out to the HOA's on
file. Mr. Landrud agreed to find a brochure with pruning tips. Ms. Harmon began
writing a news release regarding pruning and Mr. Landrud agreed to finish it.
B. Mr. Elliott reminded the group that we are still actively looking for a new board member.
VII. Department Report
A. Mr. Miller gave an update on the upcoming Clean Sweep project on May 8. It will
consist of Blackberry and Scotch Broom removal along the entire length of the White
River Trail starting at Game Farm Wilderness through Roegner Park. It will include the
new portion of trail that will extend to A Street SE. Volunteers will also be asked to
remove Blackberry bushes, Scotch Broom and Tansy Ragwort from Mill Pond Park.
B. The Parks Department will be looking for an Eagle Scout to plant over 400 plants along
the portion of River bank along Roegner Park in September. Plants will be purchased
with a$2,500 grant received by the Planning Department. The Parks Department will
be inviting Clean Sweep Volunteers to return in October to plant at the White River Trail
extension.
VIII. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:35 pm.
Approved this 6th da of April, 2010
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