Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2015 07 02

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Citvof Louisville COLORADO SINCE 1878 projects. He reported that Chris Lichty will be attending Development Review meetings. Dean suggested that HFAB consider meeting at the new City Shops Building when finished (Fall). There will be a conference room with TV screen to view landscape plans more easily. Dean will invite City Planner, Troy Russ, to the August meeting to discuss the development review process from his perspective and HFAB's. VIII. Preparation for August 11 Study Session: There was much discussion about what items to include in the Study Session report and the presentation. Mark graciously agreed to put together the Power Point presentation for the 8/11 Study Session using the 2014 format with updates. Council has moved forward on many of the items requested at the 2014 Study Session and should be thanked: An architect has been hired for the bathroom design. The job will be bid in conjunction with the bathroom renovations at Heritage Park. A sign has been approved for the Arboretum for 2015. Drainage issues at the pergola are being addressed. For the 2015 report, it was decided to present issues in terms of investment in the future. Proper maintenance of existing and future plantings in and around Louisville is key. The Arboretum Xeric garden is a prime example of an investment gone bad. The goal is to bring an awareness of properties including median strips that have been installed with pictures of these areas when new and `now' pictures showing the deterioration through insufficient maintenance. Statistics to include in the report: Current City maintenance includes 26 parks, 140 acres of blue grass, 250 acres of undeveloped property, dedicated open space, City Hall, plus the number of trees under the City's care (inventory of trees to be provided by Chris). Additionally, focus Council's awareness on the expanding future maintenance requirements, i.e. new builder property dedications, the Diamond interchange landscaping, while at the same time, maintenance money coming from the open space tax /land conservation trust is to be reduced. IX. July Agenda Items: 1. Continuation and refinement of the Power Point Presentation for the August study session report for Council —Power point presentation to include photos of maintenance `eyesores' to highlight need for more resources. Chris is working on an inventory of City landscapes, trees, and existing irrigation systems to determine the staffing levels needed for maintenance The 2015 issues are proper maintenance and adequate staffing necessary to protect the original investment and keep Louisville beautiful. 2. Development Review process with City Planner, Troy Russ. X. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 pm. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • 749 MAIN STREET • LOUISVILLE, CO 80027 (303) 335 -4735 • FAX (303) 335 -4738 www.Iouisvilleco.gov PARKS RECREATION SENIOR SERVICES 3OPEN SPACE FORESTRY TRAILS GOLF