HomeMy WebLinkAboutTree Board Minutes 07.23.2020MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
Tree Board
07/23/2020 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. June 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. ant but she didn't send it out once she knew we had cancelled Arbor Day in May.
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e. We will stay in touch with Lynn Peterson as to how we can include the students
in the planting of trees.
f. We can try to do something small with the students next Fall once it is clear how
they will be treated for the virus.
g. We will use the artwork for next year 2021 Arbor Day.
3. New Business
a. Replacement trees for Thomson Park -Agreed to purchase 3 Brandon Elm from
River's Edge @ $450/2" caliper tree plus $150 to plant with warranty for a year.
Total of $1570 out of our DNRC money and our reserves.
b. Brandon Elem is very hardy, zone 2A, gets 60', does well in draught or wet soil,
salts or any PH soil.
c. This would be coordinated in late September/October for our Arbor Day 2020
d. Possibily we can get a new banner for the pool with the logo
e. Manchurian Ash on the corner of Main and 1st Ave have dead leaders and need
serious pruning this Fall.
f. Trees on 8th Ave need attention -Luanne will visit owners of the dead trees to see
if they are OK with the city removing them. The owner would need to replace
with appropriate trees if they desired.
4. Old Business
a. Replacing 5 dead ash trees at South Pond - with Hackberry, elm, maple or linden
and one juniper.
b. The 2 Willow trees and 3 Hackberry trees planted in 2019 are not doing well.
The Hackberrys are overwatered and the the Willows are not being watered.
LuAnne will ask Fran Schweigert if the crews can adjust the water.
c. Elena trees are doing Ok. No need to spend money there this year.
d. Murray park Arbor trees are doing very well.
e. Lions Dock - The city engineering firm is working on the plans to begin the dock.
f. Riverside Park is being cleared for the new camp ground. New trees will be
planted after the old ones are removed.
5. Other Items
a. Karen Courtney has taken over the building inspections as well as code
department.
b. 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
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c. Matt explained the new street construction on 1 st street has caused the two
triangle parks to be
6. Announcements
a. Next meeting August 20th 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.