Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board 2000

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} • • LOUISVILLE HORTICULTURE FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING December 6, 2000 Members Present: Howard Teague, Jerry Warren, Susan Spaulding, Betty Solek, Susan Ariniello, David Russell, Brad Chronowski, Dave Sexton Members Absent: Nanette Edwards and Steve Baysinger City Liaisons Present: Brad Chronowski and Dave Sexton Guest Present: Jean Morgan A. General 1. Howard called the meeting to order and November minutes were approved. 2. Jean Morgan voiced concerns about the plantings at the corner of McCaslin and South Boulder Road in a letter we reviewed. Item 1 -The removal of Russian olive trees along the ditch. Dave said that has been done. Item 2 -The planting of Rabbit brush less than 2 feet from the pathway, it can grow to 9 feet in diameter. Brad said they were a dwarf variety. Item 3 -East of the ditch is native prairie that is now bordered by cottonwood and pine trees on the east and south, the shade from these trees will adversely effect the native vegetation. These trees were planted to break up the view. Item 4- Spacing of blue spruce and cottonwood trees do not allow for growth of such large trees. Dave replied that these trees can remain healthy, although they will not grow ideally shaped due to the spacing. Item 5-Prairie winecups are misplaced and planted too close together. Brad said the containers were smaller than specified on the plan and the contractor spaced the plants closer to compensate. 3. Review HFAB goals for 2001. Revisions approved, will be typed by Brad. 4. Arbor Day -Earth Day celebration is planned for Saturday, May 5, 2001 at Cottonwood Park. Activities planned are a 5K fun run with support from Carrabbas, we will try to have organizations such as the Native Plant Society, Sierra Club, National Wildlife Federation, Nature Conservancy etc. set up booths, and tours will be organized for the Arboretum, Xeric gardens etc. - No rain date. 5. Meadows Park is closer to completion. Sod of fescue and bluegrass laid at gateway. Looking into fishing is fun project at pond by Cherry Street and Coal Creek farm. 6. Reviewed Bylaws by Susan and Betty. Motion to approve was passed, will be revised and resubmitted to Brad with goals. 7. Brad requested everyone look at Arboretum sign before next meeting.