2013-02-07 Tree Board MinutesEDMONDS CITIZENS' TREE BOARD
APPROVED MINUTES
February 7, 2013
The Edmonds Citizens' Tree Board Meeting was called to order at 6:25pm by Susan Paine in the Brackett
Room, 3 Floor City Hall, 121 5'" Avenue North, Edmonds, WA.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Hatzenbeler
Anna Heckman
John Botton
Susan Paine
Joan Bloom
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Rebecca Wolfe - excused
1. ROLL CALL:
STAFF PRESENT:
Dave Timbrook - Edmonds Parks Dept.
Susan Paine called the meeting to order All Board members were present with the exception of
Rebecca Wolfe.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Board Member Heckman motioned for the approval of the February 2013 agenda as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF TREE BOARD MINUTES:
Board Member Hatzenbeler motioned for the approval of the January 2013 minutes as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
These minutes were approved during the May 2, 2013 meeting.
4. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
To have a Tree Board presentation for a March 2013 Edmonds City Council meeting (likely early
March ) *National Arbor Day is April 27 *Edmonds Public Works Dept. reported and estimated
$90,000 spent annually on Autumn clean up of leaves *Tree Values * 5th Annual Urban Forest
Seminar is on May 13 this year in Seattle *City Board attendance record, rules, and requirements
*Status of applicants becoming appointed to vacancies on tree board *Tree canopy potential goals
*Possible conflicts in existing city code 18.45, and ordinances 28.04, 36.46, 38.68, 19.52
5. STAFF REPORT:
Dave Timbrook reported on the details of a tree inventory he completed in the downtown area. On
Dayton St. from 6 Ave. South to Sunset Ave., Main St. from 6 Ave. S. to Sunset Ave., and 5 Ave.
South from Main St. to Dayton St. Trees include in the right of way and within approximately 4 - 5
feet of the back of sidewalk. Inventory includes trees species and a condition rating of excellent,
good, fair, or poor.
6. NEXT MONTH'S TOPIC:
Tree Ordinance work on definitions
7. ADJOURN:
With no further business, the Edmonds Citizens' Tree Board adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted by John Botton