Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board Minutes 2006 12 07

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Horticultural & Forestry Advisory Board Minutes December 7, 2006 Page 3 of 5 overseeding program with appropriate native-type grasses on all city- maintained turf areas, i.e., buffalo grass. The Board agreed that edging of all turf areas-with a metal blade only, not with a weed whip-can be cut back in the specifications to twice a year. HFAB would like to encourage the use of local contractors if they can be competitive. Other than as noted above, the Board took no issue with Scott's comments. VII. Arboretum 1) Update on establishing 501 (c)(3) non-profit for Arboretum The City Attorney is still in the process of reviewing and preparing the documents for the establishment of a 501 (c)(3). During Theresa's presentation to the City Council, Don Brown suggested that HFAB's 501 (c)(3) might be consolidated with a 501 (c)(3) for the Open Space Board. Susan said she would not support such a consolidation because HFAB's needs, specifically for the Arboretum, are very different from Open Space's needs, and it could be potentially confusing to donors who might want to contribute specifically to HFAB or to specific HFAB projects. Theresa brought up that Chuck Sisk supports the separation of HFAB and Open Space entities. At this point, HFAB wants to proceed with an independent 501 (c)(3). 2) Setting a schedule for implementation of street and entrance signage Theresa reported that the City Council has okayed the installation of permanent signage on Via Appia for the Arboretum. The Board agreed that they recommend that skate park be included on any street or entrance signage. 3) Amy at the Rec. Center has okayed the display of a framed copy of Courtney's design for the Arboretum. [Who will do this?]