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<br />Horticultural & Forestry Advisory Board <br />Minutes <br />DATE <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />place regarding how to draft an IPM plan. Tim said that Boulder had an IPM <br />coordinator and Fred believed that could be a good idea. Chris believes that <br />hiring someone outside the city could be a good idea. Fred suggested adding <br />that idea to our resolution. Theresa said that the documents she read from the <br />EPA stressed the importance of hiring local experts that maybe already paid for, <br />such as Extension Agents. Fred had a suggestion regarding the wording, <br />changing the part of "pesticide resolution" to implementation of IPM program". <br />Tim speculated that IPM in the city will fail unless it completely eliminates the use <br />of toxic substances. Ellen reminded us that our previous plan was to write a draft <br />and send it to Scott before we put together a packet to go to Council. Theresa <br />and Ellen will compile the changes and contact the board to get a draft to Scott <br />and Council. In addition to adding the suggestion of an outside IPM coordinator, <br />the board would like contractors to give annual reports. <br /> <br />VII. Arboretum <br /> <br />. Review Pergola design/construction drawings from <br />draftsperson. - There was a discussion about the roof design with <br />some concern that it would be a problem with winds from the north <br />and misleads visitors as to where the entrance is. <br /> <br />. Update on status of 501 @ (3). - See discussion in Public <br />Comments. <br /> <br />. Demo garden maintenance - Update from Theresa - Demo <br />garden is weeded. Theresa removed 29 33 gallon garbage bags of <br />weeds. She proposed that Master Gardener Students dig that <br />plants that self-seeded to sell at their plant sale. <br /> <br />. Continued discussion on engraved bricks for Arboretum <br />(Matt). - Jeff suggested that HFAB buy the first brick in the new <br />path. <br /> <br />VIII. Ongoing development of HFAB's section on City's website. - Chris <br />thinks that we should get a volunteer workforce page to help coordinate volunteer <br />efforts. <br /> <br />IX. Discussion concerning future presentations/seminars at the Library <br />related to horticulture and recommended book list for library. - Nothing <br />new to report. <br /> <br />Discussion Items for Next Meeting <br /> <br />Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. <br />