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Ashland Tree Commission
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Minutes, July 7 2003
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:05pm by chairperson
Ted Loftus. Commissioners in attendance included Bryan Holley, January
Jennings, Bryan Nelson, Jonathan Uto, Laurie Sager and Fred Stockwell.
Liasions included Donn Todt from the Parks department and Robbin Pearce
from Community Development.
Site Review: Planning Action 2003-071 Bud’s Dairy on Clay street. Plant
evergreens along the northeast edge of the property as a privacy screen and
to deflect traffic lights. Remove blackberries to the property line along the
northeast edge. Alternating tree types along each streetscape will give
variety of color and seasonal variation.
Other
1. Bryan Holley read an article about the impact of tree gender. This
concept will be discussed in August.
2. Fred Stockwell shared aerial photos he has taken of Ashland and the
surrounding area which show changes in canopy color and cover. Fred
encouraged commissioners to keep his skills in mind for future
projects.
3. January Jennings reported she would like to apply for a
scholarship/grant to attend the ODF Fall conference in SunRiver.
Topic is Tree issues. Staff will help get the paperwork together.
4. Ted Loftus will not be in attendance in August or October due to
previously planned family events.
5. Mark Knox, planner will attend the September Tree Commission
meeting to discuss sidewalk and other relevant issues.
6. The idea of Tree Commission changing its name was discussed and
tabled until September.
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7. The Urban Forester committee planned to meet July 16 at 7:30am at
Brothers Restaurant. Staff will research timeline for the budget
process.
Adjournment – Meeting was adjourned at 6:10 pm.