Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board 2006 04 06

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• Horticultural It Forestry Advisory Board Minutes November 3, 2005 Page 2 of 4 The minutes from the regular meeting held on March 2, 2006 were approved as written. IV. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda No public present. V. Arboretum Theresa Rounds and Chris Lichty have been working on cleanup and weeding of the xeric garden, and all plants are alive and seem to be thriving. Two volunteers from the Master Gardener program have offered to help with weeding, and Theresa and Chris have worked with them on plant identification and procedures. Theresa will contact Kathy Kron regarding signage and lighting. It was suggested that the Public Works dept should be contacted regarding signs to be placed at Via Appia. Re Arboretum fundraising, several suggestions were made: • New grants should be pursued. • Tim will approach Denver Brick Co. for donation of material for brick pavers. • Fred spoke with Elle Cabbage, who is willing to talk to HFAB about fundraising ideas. Mike will set up lunch meeting with her and Theresa. • Jeff suggested a donation box could be utilized, potentially located in the Rec Center, next to a framed copy of the Arboretum plans. VI. Community Park Dedication /Arbor Day Celebration— Saturday, April 29, 9:00- 11:OOam All members of HFAB are encouraged to attend. Chris Lichty would like everyone to RSVP to him. He plans to display the Arboretum plans; in addition, fact sheets about tree choices and proper planting and pruning techniques will be available. Susan has offered to obtain fact sheets on the "x- rating" system of classification for drought - tolerant plants. Theresa will ask Chris to try to obtain seedling trees to give away on Arbor Day. VII. Community Park Update Per Dave Clabots, the City has reached an agreement with the landowners involved in the Front St. access to the park. Because original ownership issues were not clearly documented over 50 years ago, the City decided not to pursue legal action due to the expense involved. After 10 years, the City will be allowed a 15' easement for pedestrian access to the park.