HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Tree Board 1997-04-01I
Members: Jeff Barker
Dan Speedlin
Tim Rische
Russ Franklin
Wendall Amos
Dick Lang
Alice Gray
TREE BOARD MEETING #2
TOWN OF ESTES PARK
April 1,1997
Public Works Committee Rep.
Parks Department Rep.
Parks Department Rep.
Parks Department Rep.
EVIA Rep.
EVIA Rep.
EVIA Rep.
Visitors: Mike Babler - District Forester, Ft. Collins District
Dave Lentz - County Forester
Read and approved minutes from the last meeting.
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Wendall Amos presented a list of recommendations for tree ordinances. The board
members received a copy of this. We will read it over and be prepared to discuss it and
go over city, county, and state tree ordinances at our next meeting.
Arbor Day Plans - May 16,1997 will be our Arbor Day.
1. Dan stated that two trees will be planted at Eagle Rock School, one tree from the
Town and one tree from EVIA.
2. Two trees will be planted at the Youth Center.
3. We will have an Arbor Day celebration at Eagle Rock and the Youth Center.
4. Our Arbor Day Committee will be Russ Franklin and Alice Gray.
5. Mike Babler mentioned the Forest Service Program called "The Learning Tree."
We will introduce this program in the schools next year for the Arbor Day
celebration.
At the next meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 1997, the Tree Board will have its first press
release with the Mayor signing the Proclamation for Arbor Day in Estes Park.
We discussed the planting of trees at the fire station and golf course and advantages of
spade vs. ball.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
Alice Gray, Secretary