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February 04, 2021
The Edmonds Citizens' Tree Board Zoom Meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Board Member Barbara Chase via
Zoom meeting, Edmonds, WA.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
STAFF PRESENT
Barbara Chase co-chair
Debra Dill, Parks and Recreation
Frank Caruso co-chair
Jennifer Leach, Environmental Education & Sustainability Coordinator
Ross Dimmick
Bill Phipps
Donna Murphy
Brian Doyle
Suzanne Juer ensen
BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT:
ELECTED OFFICIAL PRESENT
Doug Peterson
Diane Buckshnis
ELECTED OFFICIAL ABSENT
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm
ROLL CALL:
Doug Petersen -was absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Agenda was approved; added 2 items under old business.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of January 7, 2021 approved.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS:
Jenn Leach -Frances Anderson Center, Program Coordinator Environmental Stewardship, discussed their
brochure/literature rack in the center and how the Tree Board can reach out to her with its literature.
Discussed Earth Day activities (see Earth Day new business)
Email (sent January 31, 2021) from Gail Shoemake with Interfaith Climate Action regarding the proposed Edmonds' Tree
Code was discussed.
OLD BUSINESS:
A. Barbara Chase discussed the status of tree planting and other natives at Edmonds Elementary. Maintenance of said
plantings could be an issue since the school district is concerned about upkeep.'
B. Status of Tree Code: Bill Phipps reported regarding the phone conversation with Lisa Dulude, Energy and
Environmental Sustainability Manager, Snohomish County. Discussion Snohomish County Healthy Forest Project
and partnerships with local parks and organizations for carbon off -sets projects. This may be further explored after
completion of the Gap Analysis and the Board gets through the Tree Code approval process.
C. Gayle Lovell: where to keep books or like a green room as a shared resources area, such as: library's resource
center, Frances Anderson Center. Discussed looking into a "Free Lending Library" at one of the parks. Donna will
follow up with Parks and Recreation.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Questions regarding the planting of tress and other natives is still in the process of waiting to see what the
facilities/maintenance: more to come.
B. Suzanne Juergensen sent around information from Forterra. Information included: Green City Partnership
information, discussion of community coordinations, working with Snohomish Healthy Forest Initiatives, and
inviting the representative to attend March meeting to discuss programs for Edmonds. Programs may include land
trusts, tree banks, and how has Forterra worked with other cities to develop initiatives.
C. Places to plant trees: Shell Creek (entrance) trial trees in areas like a demonstration garden. Debra Dill will follow
up and update us.
D. Earth Day Activities: Jenn Leach: every year for the last four years, the Tree Board partners with the park
stewards usually doing some sort of work party. Last year was cancelled due to Covid. This year, Parks
Department and Edmonds' Stewards can create small, limited work parties, following Covid protocol and safety in
a few (3) locations such as Yost (forest site), Marsh (buffer) and maybe beach or Pine Ridge clean up. It would
include limited people, bringing own gloves, masks, and social distancing. There would be a check -in protocol,
pre -meeting and registration would be required. Would the Tree Board members be able to help on April 241h from
either 9-12 or 10-1? Diane moved to provide $75 for snacks (individually wrapped) Suzanne second it, all in favor.
E. More discussion about the Tree bingo boards for community engagement. Donna will reach out to Suzanne,
Barbara, and Debra about specific species.
TREE BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
• City Council PowerPoint presentation is scheduled on April 61h at 7 pm. Donna Murphy and Dour Petersen will
present.
ADJOURN:
7:57 pm