Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board 2006 02 02

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• Horticultural & Forestry Advisory Board Minutes February 2, 2006 Page 3 of 4 Dave Clabots asked for the opinion of members regarding the encroachments of gardens, trees and shrubs on Open Space. Scott Robson discussed the development/exploration of policy regarding community gardens. General discussion was held about the encroachment of activities on the Open Space property and how the City could approach the issue. IX. Arboretum Planning (1) City Council Meeting Continued to March Board meeting. (2) Fundraising Fundraising will be continued to the March meeting and included as part of the Goals Setting agenda item. (3) 2006 Projects Projects, for 2006 will be continued to the March meeting and included as part of the Goals Setting agenda item. X. Forestry Ordinance Susan provided update on her presentation to the City Council on the portion of the change in the ordinance that amends HFAB procedures. XI. Open Government Charter Amendment Training will be March 6 and March 10, 2006. One item is that HFAB is to post the by -laws at its place of meeting. Chris will provide the copy that is to be posted. Second is that the HFAB is to elect a Chairman and Secretary for the Board at the beginning of each year. Final reading of the proposed changes to the Forestry Ordinance is scheduled for the Tuesday February 7 City Council meeting to be held in the evening. XI I. McCaslin /Hwy. 36 Interchange Chris has received the RTD Highway 36 intersection plan and expressed a favorable opinion. Chris will send the plans to HFAB members. XIII. Gateway Signage, Landscaping, Management and Redesign There are no funds available for projects this year. This item is to be included in the topics for the Goal Setting agenda item at the March Board meeting. XIV. Horticultural and Forestry Advisory Board Award Susan continues to work on this initiative. No material presented.