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W LoLB'yu"' ille Memorandum <br />isv <br />Parks & Recreation <br />To: Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board (PPLAB) <br />From: Dean Johnson, Parks Superintendent <br />Date: 11/5/20 <br />Subject: Staff Update on Project and Maintenance Activities from this Past Summer <br />Purpose: <br />The purpose of this agenda item is to update PPLAB on maintenance activities and projects from <br />this past summer that were largely effected by two unrelated events. <br />Background: <br />This past summer's maintenance activities and projects were dramatically affected by the <br />pandemic outbreak of COVID-19. Capital and operational budgets were reduced. As such, <br />many projects were cancelled and seasonal hiring was minimized. Core duties continued to be <br />emphasized with limited staff. <br />Beyond COVID-19, a decision was made to move forward with the elimination of the use of the <br />herbicides, glyphosate and 2, 4-D in parks. During the summer, staff switched to more <br />mechanical control and the use of organic weed controls. Details on results and tentative <br />approach for the continued use of non -synthetic weed control methods will be discussed during <br />the meeting. <br />Next Steps: <br />During the update, staff is open to discussing and receiving any recommendations PPLAB may <br />have on prioritization of resources for maintenance activities. <br />7 <br />