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2018-08-02 Tree Board MinutespF ED y�o EDMONDS CITIZENS' TREE BOARD Approved Meeting Notes AUGUST 2, 2018 The Edmonds Citizens' Tree Board Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Chairman Doug Petersen in the City Council Chambers, 250 51" Avenue North, Edmonds, WA. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Doug Petersen, Chairman Frank Caruso, Vice Chairman Barbara Chase Vivian Olson Gail Lovell Bill Phipps Suzanne Juergensen BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Steve Hatzenbeler 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Petersen called the meeting to order. STAFF PRESENT Rich Lindsay, Parks Manager Shane Hope (briefly) Kyle Braun ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Diane Buckshnis, City Councilmember 2. ROLL CALL/INTRODUCTIONS Gail volunteered to take meeting notes this month. Shane Hope was introduced and stayed briefly to introduce Kyle Braun. Kyle is our new Tree Board Consultant. He has been employed by the Watershed Co for 3 years, and has been an arborist for 4 Years. Background is strong in trees as his family owned a tree company. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Agenda approved as presented. 4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS No audience 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Previous meeting notes were distributed via e-mail. Minutes approved. 6. OLD BUSINESS Purchase of trees for Arbor Day Barbara reported that two trees were bought by her and Suzanne: a Japanese Stewartia pseudocamellia and a Magnolia stellata.. Vine maples were not available. Doug has small glorybowers which could be used and Suzanne has one small Cryptomeria.. .Farmers' Market Dates are currently taken for free space. It was suggested that Barbara call Jerry, who coordinates the Market, two weeks prior to Sept 22, when we want space for the Tree Board. Diane will provide a table or tent. Gail will take the banner, tablecloth runner and a tablecloth to Maureen to hold at the office. Vivian will take the survey information on the Farmers Market to Maureen. A discussion was held about whether only Edmonds residents can participate in the raffle, and it was agreed upon since funds for the trees are from Edmonds taxes. Barbara agreed to do a sign stating this information, for the table. Tree Placards Bill reported that this is the second year for placing tree identification placards in town. They were up for 3 weeks, and it is expected that Bill will have to have new placards made next year. He was thanked for his efforts. Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour Gail reported that this is also our second year for Garden Tour tree identification. Sixteen signs were placed in 6 of the 7 gardens. There were 737 people touring the gardens.We had a table with the "Chainsaw" brochure in one garden, and many people took them. Gail suggested that we work with the Garden Tour committee next year to provide a Tree Board table with logo and our brochures, and have at least one Tree Board person present for each 2'/2 hour shift of the tour, to discuss tree issues with guests. Brochures Suzanne brought samples of her tree brochure. It was agreed that she would e-mail Kyle a pdf version of it, and he will follow up with finishing the brochure as part of his contract. Deadline for the brochure is our next TB meeting (Sept 6). It was suggested that Vivian write an article on developing the brochure, for the Edmonds Beacon, with layout, pictures, etc, and that the brochure be used as part of our City Council presentation. 7. NEW BUSINESS Budget Our current annual budget is $3000, out of which we have $1190 remaining. We won't be able to Make our desired contribution to Rich Lindsay for trees for Arbor Day ($750 is available rather than $1500 as planned.) He will need to use money from another fund. Discussion ensued about requesting an increase in our annual budget, and it was agreed upon to recommend $4000 for an annual budget for next year. Doug will write up a request for $4000 in goods and services for Tree Board. Upcoming Events Arbor Day (Meadowdale Park) Date is set at 10/6/18/ After the Taste of Edmonds, Rich will have more time to work on Arbor Day planning. Current plans are to use rhododendron and native trees. Suzanne's Cryptomeria japonica Christata can be used here. Diane will provide refreshments. Gail will provide coffee and water (urns). Rich reported that 2 boy scout troops have agreed to participate. Food will be further discussed at our next meeting. 8. TREE BOARD IDEAS AND COMMENTS My Edmonds News Barbara has written an article on the importance of mulch and water around trees during this difficult summer in a series of same. UFMP Diane expressed concern about the need for changes by Davey in their current study. Tee Shirts Diane will continue exploring a distributor for small numbers of tee shirts and hats for the Tree Board. 9. ADJOURNMENT It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:05. Next meeting will be held on Sept 6, 2018.