Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2013 02 07

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VI.2013 Officer election; New Members; Open Government Training—Unanimous election of Mike Frontczak as chair, Theresa Rounds as vice-chair, and Ellen Toon as secretary. New members are Neal Griggsmiller, Eric Gustafson, and Mark Newland. Next open government training session will take place in late March or early April— Polly will notify HFAB members who are due for training. VII.Posting Notices of Public Meetings—Members approved posting of HFAB meeting notifications in the following locations: City Hall, Recreation Center, Library, Police Department/Court Building, and City website. VIII.2013 HFAB Event Calendar—1) Possible Library talks in March or April by Carol O’Meara and/or staff horticulturist from Botanical Interests; 2) Arbor Day (third week in April) tree planting activity at Louisville Elementary School; 3) Arboretum pergola dedication in June or July (after sod and plants have been installed.) Other possible events include an Arboretum kite-flying activity and participation in the Street Faire. IX.Renovation of Arboretum Xeric Garden and other projects—The Xeric Garden as currently configured is very expensive to maintain. Discussion of alternative designs, including leveling the berm, changing irrigation systems, and planting with drought- tolerant shrubs as a demonstration garden. April is the deadline for inclusion in the 2014 budget. Regarding other potential projects, Dean and Chris will provide the board with a list of capital improvement projects that HFAB may wish to review. Thursday, February 7, 2013 X.Discussion items for next meeting, —Library talks schedule and publicizing; Arbor Day plans; renovations of Arboretum Xeric Garden, Arboretum pergola dedication. XI.The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm. ·· Parks and Recreation Department 749 Main Street Louisville, CO 80027 · (303) 335-4735 FAX (303) 335-4738 www.louisvilleco.gov Parks Recreation Senior Services O 3