Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board 2004

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adequately containing the dogs. The dog park will have a berm and will incorporate • the pond. It will have three entry points. It is `expected to evolve over time. • Majority of the park will be bluegrass seed with sod in soccer and pavilion area. Blue grama mix planned for shortgrass prairie areas. To accommodate the moving of the soccer field throughout the year to share the wear and tear on the turf, there will be no formal walk from Main Street to the pavilion. Goal is to leave much as open and continuous in the park. Cindy added that it is intended to be a leisure park — not strictly programmed for formal activities. Kathy added that they hope to turn the park development over to a contractor by end of February. This is thought to be a 6 -month project and is not expected to be open for all of 2005 to let the grasses get established. A silt fence, perhaps construction fences, etc. will reduce temptation and limit access. Shawn will present the current design to the City Council on 10/19. This presentation is open to the public. 75% complete set of plans is due in that time frame. Cost estimate must also be given on the 19`x'. Signage and lighting will be designed in the 75% complete plan. Plant List Review • Minimize use of ash; add a few Autumn Purple Ash • Don't plant honeylocust in turf — gets too stressed • Don't plant rows of same species — not an historical nor native planting layout • Don't like Shubert's at all • Need paperbark maple for exfoliating bark — great winter look • Golden Raintrees need to be in turf to mow all those seedlings (100% germination rate) • Vanderwolf's need to be sited in great drainage! Can't be planted in turf. • Columnar buckthorn is formal and needs to be sited for that. • Susan suggested using the plain old common purple lilac for historical and ecological reasons in addition to the white. • Indian grass will seed everywhere and grows very deep roots very fast - -- is difficult to maintain!!! Is gorgeous in bloom but the maintenance crews will go crazy. • Blue Avena and Little Bluestem in swaths would be ideal in low water areas! • Use of many varieties of Agastaches are recommended - - -- hummingbird magnets and outstanding color in dry gardens July — October. • Use of wildflowers in the prairie mix is discouraged as you can't do chemical weed control. Wildflowers should be added after establishment of the grass. We are to submit perennial lists directly to Kathy via e-mail kronk @ci.louisville.co.us Terry is to add Kathy to our e-mail distribution list. D. Agenda Items for Next Meeting • 1: Median Design Guidelines