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I. Meeting called to order.
Attenders:
Leslie Van Gelder
Mark Jenne (Minutes)
Donn T odt
John McClendon
Susan Hunt (Chair)
David Mason
II. Approval of Minutes - December minutes approved, no quorum in January
III.
Guests:
Pete Seda, Mark Gaddis, John Stahmer (93-020), George
Hutchinson
IV. Old Business
A. Street Tree Inventory Progress - No progress.
B. Tree. Line USA Training Status - Leslie will get with Nancy to order the vid~o.
(Video ordered 2/18/94.)
C. Cypress at Briscoe School - The sidewalk has been cut back from the tree.
David Mason will finish up by adding dirt. The plaque attached to the tree will
be swallowed soon if it is not moved or removed. Commission voted to
reimburse David Mason for his expense of approximately $150.
D. Tree Planting in the Watershed - Mark went to the Forest Commission
meeting and arranged some places for planting. He also consulted with Jeff,
Parks Department, who pointed out planting sites. Donn confirmed with Jerry
Glossop that both quarry and below the new water reservoir are approved for
planting. Date will be March 14th, Monday, so school kids can be involved. He
will need trees and organizing help.
E. Arbor Week Planning -
1. Tree planting across from Briscoe - Mark drew up a plan of the
triangular site, but left it at home. Leslie talked to the principal of
Briscoe, who recommended involving the long-time crossing guard
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and the students who cross there. According to Donn, Brian
Almquist would like to see this area beautified with more than just
a tree. Donn and Mark will draw up a general landscape plan for
Brian's review. Donn has a hybrid maple with red fall color that
would look good at that site. Planting has been scheduled for
2:15 p.m., Monday, April 4. Leslie will contact the principal and
Mayor Golden to make arrangements.
2. Susan will attempt to get a riparian expert to give a tree and plant
walk along Ashland Creek (perhaps Saturday, April 9).
3. Donn Todt reports the plaque for last year's Tree of the Year has
been ordered.
F. Fourth of July Parade - Postponed.
V. New Business:
A. Site Review -
1. PA 93-020 (Rogue Environmental Inc.) - Commission
recommends that four trees be planted along Fourth Street. Trees
should be large stature and planted as soon as possible.,
(Recommendation approved as written.)
2. PA 93~023 (Tim Richards) ~ Commission voted to accept the
Site Review as written.
B. Donn mentioned a Forestry Education Program that had been
brought to his attention. Susan Hunt will look at the information
packet Donn brought and report back next month.
C. Mark Jenne was selected as the new liaison to the Forestry
Commission as Susan Hunt resigned that position.
D. George Hutchinson came by to commend Dave Mason for the
great guest editorial that appeared in tonight's paper. Dave
recommended an arboretum or botanical garden on the Billing's
site (now proposed for a city golf course).
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E. Mark Gaddis asked if the Mulberry trees in the parkrow at 188
Garfield (Christian Center) can be removed and replaced with a
more suitable tree. David Mason will me.et him at the site and sign
the Tree Permit.
F. Leslie said she may have to resign because she might be joining
the Peace Corps effective after July 4th.
VI. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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