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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree Board Minutes 08.20.2020MINUTES CITY OF LAUREL Tree Board 08/20/2020 09:30 AM City Council Chambers A Tree Board was held in the City Council Chambers and called to order by LuAnne Engh at 09:30 AM on 06/18/2020. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: LuAnne Engh, Chairman Aaron Christiansen, Vice- Chairman Walter Widdis, Secretary Dale Ahrens Richard Herr Matt Wheeler Kurt Markegard Phyllis Bromgard OTHERS PRESENT: 1. Public Input a. none 2. General Items a. July 2020 minutes approved b. Covid 19 requires social distancing for meetings c. Arbor Day DNRC money $750 needs to be spent by 10-31-20 d. We will do an Arbor Day celebration at Thomson Park on Oct. 6 with the New Life and Baptist Students, probably 30 students. 2 e. We will use the artwork for 2020 and honor the artist Eli and Whit from New LIfe - we will get them gift certificates at the Yogurt Shop ($15 eachh)N f. We had hoped to plant 3 trees but the city has shut down spending so we'll plant two Brandon Elm from RIver Ridge Landscaping. Matt issued a PO for $600 each. These will be planted by River Ridge and have a one year warranty g. We approved a new banner for the pool with the 2020 design h. A program could include 2-3 of our vendors - we'll stay within the guidelines of the city rules on virus safety.. 3. New Business a. The triangle parks on the east end have been damaged by the new street paving. Matt was hoping the job could include scraping and replacing grass and irrigation and trees but the city has no money. It might cost 50,000 for the two parks. THere are 20+ trees that should be removed. b. Aaron suggested we ask for help from tree surgeons to donate the tree removal during Arbor Day next year. c. Rotary has 6 benches they would like to put in the smaller parks 4. Old Business a. Replacing 5 dead ash trees at South Pond - with Hackberry, elm, maple or linden and one juniper. This will remain on our list of concerns b. Willows and Hackberry trees seems to be recoveringr at South Pond c. LuAnne contacted CHS about their dead trees on 8th - they will pay for new trees if the city removes the current ones. Suggestions are Honey Locust, ash or maple d. Manchurian Ash on Main street and 1st Ave are dying or dead (3) and should be removed this Fall. New trees are a the responsibility of the prop erty owner. e. Lions Dock - The city engineering firm needs to stamp the plans and there is still a problem with payment. f. Riverside Park is being cleared for the new camp ground and should be finished in a month. New trees will be planted after the old ones are removed. 5. Other Items a. All members should keep track of their hours and turn them in by the end of the year. Kurt will circulate the forms. This is important for the Tree USA distinction b. Grace Bible church is working with the city to repair Kids Kingdom - The city will pay $5,000 and the church will supply the labor. Tammy McFate is in charge 860-0344 3 6. Announcements a. Next meeting September 17th, 9:30am… The Tree Board adjourned at 10:30 AM. Respectfully submitted, LuAnne Engh Committee Chairman NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of listed agenda items.