03-03-87 Shade Tree Commission MinutesSHADE TREE C=4ISSION March 3, 1987
The Committee met at 4:00 P.M. in the Conference Room. Chairman Brannon,
Committee members Martinson, Albright and Otten, Councilman Manning and
Parks Director Drent were present.
As first order of business a list was prepared of trees acceptable for
planting in public sites. It was understood that at a later date a more
detailed and extensive listing will be drawn up.
An inspection of trees planted on First Avenue East in the sidewalks,
between Center and Third Streets was made. It was noted that the maples are
in dire need of pruning and several other trees, mostly a prunus cultivar,
should never have been planted in the area.
The condition of trees at Depot Park and the need for removal of some of
them for better spacing/growing room was discussed with Director Drent.
The group then returned to City Hall and the trimming by Pacific Power
Company crews was discussed. Mayor Kennedy and Director Drent met with Lee
Carothers of PP& L previously, concerns of the Tree Commission were brought
to his attention and cooperation was promised.
The commission approved a new Parks Department policy which proposes that an
individual request for pruning or tree removal will be done on an emergency
only basis until a permanent tree care program is established.
• The next meeting was set for March 24th at City Hall at 4:00 P.M. Chairman
Brannon will invite the Urban Forester from Missoula to attend.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 P. M.
Pieter M. Drent
Secretary
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LIST OF APPROVED TREES
Norway Maple
Columnar Norway Maple
Chrimson King Norway Maple
Red Maple
Littleleaf Linden
White Ash
Green Ash
Marshall Seedless Green Ash
Thornless Honey Locust
Moraine Honey Locust
Shademaster Honey Locust
Black Walnut
American Linden
Redmond Linden
Horsechestnut
European Mountain Ash
European White Birch
English Hawthorn
Washington Hawthorn
Globe Norway Maple