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ASHLAND TREE COMMISSION
MINUTES
DECEMBER 711995
I. Meeting called to order at approximately 7: 10 p.m.
Present:
Vince James
David Jacquat
Mark Jenne (Minutes)
John McClendon
Rich Whitall (Chair)
Donn Todt
II. Approval of Minutes - Minutes approved with the addition of Rich Whitall as
chair.
III.
Guests:
None present
IV. Old Business:
A. Update of Recommended Street Tree List - The last few comments were
made so Donn will get the "brochure" finalized. Some last-minute ideas,
such as a summary table, will be looked into for at a later update.
B. Arboretum Status - No update as David Mason was absent. David
Jacquat brought in a case study of the Chicago Arboretum development as
an example for Dave Mason.
C. Tree Commission Goals and Vision Planning - Rich has gotten surveys
from the six commissioners in attendance. He will organize the results for
discussion next month. Several priorities were discussed.
D. Tree Inventory Tutorial Status - Mark spoke with Nancy Slocum again
about her lack of success in running the computer program. Mark then
demonstrated the problem for Computer Systems Manager Phil Lind. Phil
had a few possible solutions. He asked us to wait until mid December when
the hard disk space is increased and then try again. If that doesn't work, he
may have to bypass the network somehow.
The program has been so troublesome that Mark is now considering
removing the data and using it with another program which would have the
additional benefit of combining the three pieces of the inventory into one
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program. One especially promising possibility is to combine the tree
inventory with the Planning Department's upcoming geographic information
system/computer mapping effort.
E. Big Street Tree List - David Jacquat has come up with a draft list that
contains site considerations, species list, etc. Comments were made and
discussed. Donn will work with David to refine this list. The hope is that
someday big trees will be strongly encouraged in suitable sites.
F. Riparian Area Protection - John McClendon has gone over the Fish and
Wildlife Service wetlands map provided by Bill Molnar. John would like to
investigate the few dozen wetlands shown in the city a locate them on a
more-detailed map. There was a general agreement that we would narrow
our concern to riparian corridors (eliminating marshy meadows). Further
focussing was discussed. John will look at the areas identified on the map
to identify possible problems/actions.
Also, the new North Mountain Avenue/Bear Creek park is an existing
riparian area whose future is being decided now and over the next year or
so. Those who wish to comment on the plans should do so soon.
G. Trees for Siskiyou Boulevard - A form has been created to ask Siskiyou
residents if they want one of the five large hybrid maples purchased for that
purpose. The forms will probably be handed out to residents by Donn
tomorrow with the idea of planting in January '96 :t a couple weeks. Donn
will discuss timing at the next meeting, or call all commissioners if planting
can happen earlier.
V. New Business:
A. Site Review - Commission concurred with the review comments
written for P.A.'s 95-133,95-132,95-131 and 95-136.
B. Arbor Day Planning - Vince James will coordinate Arbor Day
Planning this year. This month he will work with Nancy Slocum to
get the utility mailing together and out.
VI. Meeting adjourned.
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