02-09-88 Shade Tree Commission MinutesSHADE TREE COM 9SION bUX]TFS
CONFERENCE ROOM FEBBLPM 9, 1988
Members of the crnmission met at 4:00 P.M. Present were Bill Wright, Ed
Brannan, Keith Engebretson, Georgia Otten, Bette Albright, . Parks
Camdttee Chairman Noel Furlong, new Parks Director Mike Baker, Mayor
Kennedy and Parks Foreman Ken Bauska.
Topics under discussion were:
Decision to draft a letter to Third Avenue East residents regarding tree
stump removal and the planting of new trees. Work has started on stump
removal. After this area is ccirpleted, we plan to get publicity on the
project to let residents know what has been done and what to look for in the
future. Bette and Bill Wright will work an publicity. There was discussion
on continuing the project between on Second and Third Streets and south of
6th Street: Other demonstration areas such as North Main Triangle Building
north to the golf course, west side areas: Fifth and Seventh Avenues, uptown
and the Jr. High school were discussed. Mike will check these out and plans
to meet with Gordon Pirrie, Ed Gallagher, Ed Brannan regarding uptown
demonstration. The Valley Bank lot would be ideal if they decide to
redesign. Bob Gerhardt of First Interstate Bank is interested in the
project.
Mayor Kennedy expressed concern about how slowly we are progressing.
Mention was made of the need for an up-to-date, block by block tree
inventory. Mike suggested the use of a PC coaputer for this. Bill says
er that matching funds are available..
Another crnmittee member is needed to replace Al Martinson's position.
Chuck Manning was mentioned as a possible member, we will be contacting
Chuck an this.
Bill Wright will follow up on Tree City, U.S.A. Project.
Depot Park needs a new landscaping sketch, the committee encourages this to
become a showplace.
Parks Director will be contacting the new golf pro manager and will give
approval for golf course tree removal.
When plans are finalized, the committee will make a presentation to the City
Council.
After discussion of the removal of hazaxd trees, the meeting adjourned. The
next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 14th at 4:00 P. M.
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