Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2013 12 05

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Horticulture & Forestry Advisory Board Minutes Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 Library Meeting Room 951 Spruce Street 7:00 PM I.Call to Order—Vice-chair Theresa Rounds called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. II.Roll call—Board members present: Shelly Alm, Neal Griggsmiller, Mark Newland, Theresa Rounds, Ellen Toon, Beverlee White. Board members absent: Mike Frontczak, Erik Gustafson. Staff member present: Chris Lichty. City Council member present: Susan Loo. III.The agenda was approved by all members. IV.The minutes from the October 3, 2013 meeting were approved. V.Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda—Susan announced that Council has approved the 2014 budget, and it includes funds for the Arboretum restrooms (for engineering in 2014, with construction in 2015.) Other budget items she mentioned were funding for the golf course and water treatment plant. VI.Flood 2013 update—Reconstruction work on the bridge on County Road has not been started. Bids are in for golf course work, including debris removal and design/build. The City expects reimbursement from FEMA for some expenditures. The Pac 12 cross-country finals took place at the golf course (race course was altered due to flood damage)--event went very smoothly and was well attended. A volunteer day for Coal Creek trail restoration is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9. VII.Emerald Ash Borer update—Chris provided general information and will send board members a link to websites with extensive information. Chris stated that the insect is usually in an area for 3 to 5 years before damage is noticeable. There are some treatments that may be helpful if an ash tree’s canopy decline is less than fifty percent. ·· Parks and Recreation Department 749 Main Street Louisville, CO 80027 · (303) 335-4735 FAX (303) 335-4738 www.louisvilleco.gov Parks Recreation Senior Services O