HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Tree Board 2000-04-04"Trees are a vital natural resource in Estes Park. Our mission is to protect and promote
our trees for the present and the future."
Members:
Present:
TREE BOARD MEETING #25
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
April 4, 2000
Jeff Barker Public Works Committee Rep. 2-year term
Dan Speedlin Parks Department Rep. 2-year term
Tim Rische Parks Department Rep. 4-year term
Russ Franklin Parks Department Rep. 4-year term
Wendell Amos EVIA Rep. 4-year term
Alice Gray EVIA Rep. 4-year teen
Dick Lang EVIA Rep. 2-year term
Dan Speedlin, Russ Franklin, Tim Rische, Jeff Barker and Dick
Lang were in attendance. Also attending were Dave Farmer and
Matt.
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m.
1. Guidelines for the Memorial Tree Program were the first topics of discussion.
Those Tree Board guidelines are:
1. Not responsible for tree deaths.
2. Locations might not be forever.
3. The Tree Board chooses the species and size (2" for deciduous,
4' and up for pine varieties.
4. We choose location.
5. We supply planting, purchasing and pick up.
6. Plant tees only in irrigated areas.
ARBOR DAY:
Tim will talk with Rick at the Youth Center to determine possible locations for
two trees. Three trees will be placed at the Senidr Center.
The Tree Board needs to let Dave Farmer know the times for the Arbor Day
festivities.
3. PINE BEETLES:
Tim and Russ will put together a news release about pine beetles for the Trail -
Gazette. A second article will be submitted to the newspaper in the fall.
Dave Farmer has said he will help the Board establish an annual plan for beetle
control. It was suggested that the Board send postcards containing pine beetle
information to the public.
4. INFORMATION
The Board plans
public. Included
Pine Beetles; a
seasonally.
Meeting adjourned.
RACK FOR THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING:
to provide a rack with five slots to provide information to the
will be pamphlets and flyers about the Tree Memorial Program;
Plant List; Winter Watering; and one slot that will rotate
Tim Rische, Secretary Pro -tern
cc: Mike Babler
Dave Farmer
Dave Lentz
Vickie O'Connor
MEMORIAL TREE PROGRAM
GUIDELINES
1. Tree board representative will choose tree species and
location that are acceptable.
2. Acceptable sizes are 2" caliper for deciduous trees and
4' and up for evergreen.(approximately $250.00)
3. Parks Department will purchase trees and plant them.
4. Trees will be planted in irrigated areas only.
5. Locations may not be permanent.
6. The Town will not be responsible for replacement or
transplanting.
7. Town will provide maintenance of trees after planting.