Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board 2005

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• Horticultural & Forestry Advisory Board Minutes October 6, 2005 Page 3 of 3 Clabot's recommendation is to assess the need after the November election when there is a new Council and consider requesting time in November or December. C. Fundraising Strategies for the Arboretum This should be'addressed during the winter sessions; discuss ideas of the pavers with names, other to be placed in the Aroboretum. Discussed events to use the facility and to raise money. The Board discussed the possibility of obtaining grants. Board members agreed that an effort needs to be put forth to identify potential sources. Dave Russell volunteered to do some research on the internet and other sources to identify the sources and learn what steps need to be taken to qualify and apply. VIII. Forestry Ordinance Council will review on the 25th of October. The ordinance is on the land management web page. Chris will attend the meeting. Caryl asked for clarification of language regarding the scope of the application of the ordinance and the authority of the City Forester. The City Forester is to approve certain planting and maintenance activities on a "public place ". Caryl noted that public place would include open space. The ordinance could apply to open space, but Chris stated • that as a matter of practice any activities on open space would be handled by the Open Space Coordinator. IX. Open Government Charter Amendment No new information. X. McCaslin /Hwy: 36 Interchange Chris reported that the pedestrian bridge will not be ready for awhile. It is coming from Germany. The landscaping for the interchange has been approved. XI. Gateway Signage and Landscaping The design material for the sign has been sent to Kathy Kron for review. Chris will find out from Kathy to see if she has made any progress. XII. Adjourn The Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM. Minutes submitted by Fred Banta.