Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board 2000

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Members Present: City Liaisons Present: Members Absent: LOUISVILLE TREE BOARD MINUTES OF BORAD MEETING January 2000 Nanette Edwards, Susan Spaulding and Jerry Warren Steve Baysinger and Brad Chronowski Howard Teague and Bev Beaufait A. General 1. December minutes were approved. 2. Steve introduced the background behind the Cherry Street Median Project regarding the timeframe and public process. Steve and Brad presented the design concept from DHM. The Board discussed the appropriateness of the design and how it relates to the Landscape Beautification Master Plan. Specific plant types will be discussed at the February meeting. HFAB recommends median landscapes that promote minimal water usage. 3. Steve informed the board that the city must post any changes the board will undergo, including a name change. The board agreed that we will address all of our proposed changes in one posting. 4. Steve presented the hiring schedule for the City Forester position. The board agreed that the schedule was too aggressive and we'll take more time to advertise and review applications before conducting interviews. Susan suggested that the city advertise the position through ALCC and the Arborist society. 5. Steve asked the board to consider some of the objectives. they would like to see for the Tree Inventory. Susan suggested some additional resources for staff to contact for information. 6. Steve announced that the Division of Wildlife approved the Fishing is Fun grant for the pond reclamation at the Warembourg/Daughenbaugh properties. 7. Brad reviewed the progress regarding the Arboretum Parking Lot. The board and staff were concerned about the projected costs and will attempt to refine the plan and cost for the next meeting. 8. Arbor Day discussions were deferred for the February meeting. 9. Officer election discussions were deferred for the February meeting. 10. Commercial Design Guidelines discussions were deferred for the February meeting. 11. Old Business -Susan inquired about the Colorado Tree Coalition grant. Steve has not yet been notified with the results. 12. New Business -Brad briefly distributed and presented the Arboretum entry feature design. Two members had to leave the meeting at that time. This item was deferred to the February meeting. Brad also distributed an updated map and tree inventory of the Arboretum for reference. 13. Meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Meeting adjourned — Next meeting, February 2, 2000.