2018-01-04 Tree Board MinutesEDMONDS CITIZENS' TREE BOARD
Meeting Notes
January 4, 2018
The Edmonds Citizens' Tree Board Meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm by Co -Chair Steve
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Hatzenbeler in the City Council Chambers - 250 5 Avenue North, Edmonds, WA.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Steve Hatzenbeler, Co -Chair
Doug Petersen, Co -Chair
Vivian Olson, Vice -Chair
Barbara Chase
Frank Caruso
Suzanne Juergensen
William (Bill) Phipps
Gail Lovell
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
None
GUESTS OR AUDIENCE PRESENT
None
1. CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENT
Shane Hope, Development Services
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Diane Buckshnis — City Council member
Co -Chair Hatzenbeler called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL/INTRODUCTIONS
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda approved as presented.
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
None
5. APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES
The December meeting notes were approved — some corrections had been made by Vivian
beforehand, and the movement of the Tree Memorial plaque will be added by Steve.
6. OLD BUSINESS/ DISCUSSION
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A) Shane addressed the current situation regarding the UFMP. The Draft has not been
completed; it is anticipated by the end of January or the beginning of February. One
or more of the Consultants will hopefully attend the March meeting. Tree Board
members will have time to read through the Draft by that time. Some of the
preliminary data was incorrect for the Urban Tree Canopy Assessment. The map will
have the appropriate explanatory information. The contract notes two meetings with
the Tree Board, as well as other requirements. Public meetings have not yet been
scheduled, but will be once the Draft has been completed. She distributed a memo
(dated June 28, 2016) on the lack of inclusion of private property. The Tree Board
will ask questions about the issue of the inclusion of private property when the
Consultants attend the March meeting. At present, only 17% of the tree canopy is
covered by the UFMP. How can we reach the other 83%? The development of a
Tree Ordinance will follow the UFMP. View vs. non -view becomes a dividing issue.
Should different regions of Edmonds be assigned different policies regarding the
tree canopy goals? It was suggested that an incentive relating to positive effects on
storm water drainage be established and included. A Tree Bank establishment (such
as one established in other communities) is an idea worth pursuing for Edmonds.
B) Steve will forward the most updated version of the tri-fold pamphlet to members, so
that it can be discussed in February.
C) There was discussion on the Tree Board logo. One of the circular logos and the
appropriate green color was selected. The logo needs to conform to the City logo.
Because it's not "art", it doesn't need to go through the Art Commission. Approval
should be smooth sailing. It was suggested that "Right Tree, Right Place" be
included under the circle, with the "City of Edmonds" added to the top in all caps. It
should be changed to "Citizens' Tree Board". Doug moved its approval, Frank
seconded; the motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Doug, seconded by
Barbara that we give Sharon Grader (designer of the logo) a gift card in the amount
of $50. The motion was approved unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A) Steve is stepping down as Co -Chair in charge of conducting the meetings. He was
vigorously thanked for his service to the Board. Doug agreed to be the Chair and
Frank agreed to be the Vice -Chair.
B) Suzanne Juergensen will be officially appointed to the Tree Board, filling the open
position on the Board, moving into Gail's former spot.
C) 2018 events/activities were discussed. There will include a first quarter presentation
to the City Council (likely in March); Arbor Day (Vivian will Chair); Edmonds
Summer Market (Barbara will Chair); Tree ID tags (Bill will Chair); and Edmonds in
Bloom (Gail will Chair).
8. TREE BOARD MEMBER IDEAS AND COMMENTS
Gail had some bookmarks for the Green Room.
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8. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the Edmonds Citizens' Tree Board adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
Next Meetings: Thursday, February 1st and Thursday, March 1st, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers.
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