HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree Board Minutes 08.03.2023Minutes
City of Laurel
Tree Board
8/03/23
Council Conference Room
Attending: Matt Wheeler, Michelle Mize, Paul Kober, Walt Widdis Guest Bridget Coleman
1. Public Input
2. General Items
a. June Minutes approved
b. Arbor Day funds: City $776 Laurel Foundation: $925
c. Arbor Day 2024: Tuesday May 7th
d. Arbor Day park — discussion of shade for the new playground in Kiwanis Park or
continue using Thomson Park. We should decide at the next meeting.
e. Artist for the design — LuAnne will talk to the New Life school to see if they would
like to offer a design and theme for 2024.
f. State of our Arbor Day trees -
South Pond —
a. The Willow is gone and the plaque should be removed
b. The Baptist school Amur Maple needs some trimming and more bark
c. Hackberry is totally gone and should be removed — too wet
Several trees need slight trimming.
Thompson Park -
a. One Honey Locust east of the shelter is struggling— might need fertilizer
b. Still have two trees that are tilted —
g. MUCFA — should Laurel join? $100/year for the city. What are the benefits? There
is a monthly newsletter that explains available grants.
3. Old Business
a. The LURA committee has started meeting again.
b. The city is committed to the Splash Pad. Delay due to the early rains that
caused the contractor to move on to another job. Should be done in August.
4. Other Items
a. Volunteer hours —Keep your hours for all meetings, time spent on Arbor Day or any
other project.
Next meeting: Thursday, September 7th, 4:30 Council Conference room