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<br />Horticultural & Forestry Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />September 6, 2007 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />Using the cities website could also be an outreach tool. Fred asked what <br />private contractors follow to apply pesticides in the city. Chris believes <br />that the board's focus should be public education and brought up <br />concerns about the board affecting policy. He wants the board to be <br />aware of the ramifications of the decisions they make. Theresa will take <br />all recommendations and compile a list for members to evaluate. She <br />would like lists within one week. <br /> <br />VII. Arboretum <br /> <br />1. Discuss Pergola design/construction: Chris will email pictures of <br />plans and get input from the board. <br /> <br />2. Update on status of 501 c3: Matt thinks that the Arboretum Board <br />of Directors should not be limited to HFAB members. He thinks <br />that citizens should be allowed to serve on the board as well. <br />Fred thinks that we should get the board established and then <br />amend the bylaws. Mike thinks that we should be able to be <br />flexible. Theresa well call Scott to get an update because we <br />have money and need to set up an account. <br /> <br />3. Xeric Garden maintenance: Theresa re-stated that any demo <br />garden needs city staff to maintain it properly. Tim suggested <br />solarization to kill the existing weeds. Theresa thinks that the <br />berms should be removed to efficiently irrigate. Chris thinks that <br />we need fewer plants to help manage the plots and improve <br />identification. Theresa believes that until we establish <br />stewardship, we should not do anything. Theresa will call Scott <br />about getting city staff to manage the beds. <br /> <br />4. Continued discussion on engraved bricks for Arboretum (Matt): <br />The board agrees that laying the path in bricks and pulling them out <br />to be engraved as donations are made is the best plan. <br /> <br />VIII. Ongoing development of HFAB's section on the City's website: Nothing <br />new to report. <br /> <br />IX. Discussion concerning future presentations/seminars at the Library <br />Related to horticulture: Nothing new to report. <br /> <br />XI. Adjourn: Jeff moved to adjourn at 8: 15 with Fred seconding. <br />