2017-12-07 Tree Board Minutes0 EDMONDS CITIZENS' TREE BOARD
Meeting Notes
December 7, 2017
The Edmonds Citizens' Tree Board Meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Co -Chair Steve
Hatzenbeler in the City Council Chambers Jury Room.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Steve Hatzenbeler, Co -Chair
Barbara Chase
Doug Petersen, Co -Chair
Albert (Jed) Marshall
Bill Phipps
Frank Caruso
Gail Lovell
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Vivian Olson
1. CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENT
Rich Lindsay, Parks Manager
Julia Munger, Herrera Environmental
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Diane Buckshnis —City Councilmember
Co -Chair Hatzenbeler called the meeting to order.
2. ROLL CALL/INTRODUCTIONS
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Barbara commented that there is a street tree item she would like to discuss. The agenda was
approved.
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Nick Bratt attended to learn more about the Tree Board. He is considering applying for the Tree
Board alternate position.
Barb Steller is Frank's spouse and mentioned that she loves trees. Asked about a tree replacement
planting that occurred on her property about the time they first moved in. The landscaper said the
trees were required replacement. Tree Board members let Barb know that in most cases in Edmonds
replacement trees are only required when tree removal is in a critical area.
Suzanne Juergensen was attending to learn more about the Tree Board. Interested in the alternate
position. Has a background in horticulture and likes talking about trees and advising on planting.
5. APPROVAL OF MEETING NOTES
November meeting notes were distributed by email. There were a few spelling corrections and CM
Buckshnis was asked to add a little explanation on the Taming Bigfoot discussion.
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6. OLD BUSINESS/DISCUSSION
a. Edmonds UFMP
Development Services and the Davey Resource Group (DRG) were not able to send a
representative to the meeting. We discussed that the information provided so far and the
responses that we've received to questions have not been very informative. We are hoping for
more information on how the plan is actually coming together, and how it is expected to evolve
from the UFMP which only minimally addresses private property trees, to a later ordinance that
addresses private property trees more thoroughly. CM Buckshnis is going to email Shane with
specific questions and request that Shane and a DRG representative attend the January Tree
Board meeting. Please send specific questions to CM Buckshnis no later than December 25.
b. Tree Board tri-fold pamphlet
We discussed syntax and graphics. Generally people were happy with how it is coming together
and excited to get it published in 2018. A few tweaks will be made on the graphics, and sources
will be cited. Julia will incorporate the discussed edits and will send us an editable version of the
pamphlet prior to the end of 2017.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Sharon Grader, graphic designer
Sharon presented the top 6 ideas for a new Tree Board logo; they will also be emailed to board
members and CM Buckshnis. Members are asked to consider the options and we may vote on a
logo at the January meeting.
b. Tree City USA Growth Award
Julia reported that she submitted the Growth Award application for 2017, with 14 points. We
needed 10 pts minimum to qualify for our second consecutive TC USA Growth Award. We should
find out if we receive a 2017 Growth Award early in 2018.
c. Tree City USA application
Julia reported that she submitted the Tree City USA application in early December. With the
City's capital expenditures, we had roughly $8 per capita spent on tree -related tasks; $2 per
capita is required for TC USA. We should receive confirmation in early 2018 of our TC USA
renewal.
d. Edmonds Tree Memorial Plaque at Frances Anderson Center
Steve will follow up with Parks Director Carrie Hite on relocating the Growth Award Plaque to
Frances Anderson Center to put it near the original Tree City USA plaque and the Tree Memorial
Plaque.
e. Tree Board Member Input on Events/Activities in Coming Year
Based on the 2017 Tree Board activity calendar, Steve pitched some ideas for 2018 events and
activities. Board members expressed interest in the following events:
• (Required) 1 St Quarter, City Council Presentation.
• April, May, or summer: Tree ID tags, perhaps for 2-4 weeks this time.
• July: Edmonds in Bloom collaboration to celebrate trees in the EIB gardens; Gail
volunteered to chair the event again.
• September: Edmonds Summer Market; if we'll be doing a tree giveaway again, we need to
select and order them early in 2018.
• October: Arbor Day Planting Event at Meadowdale Community Clubhouse; Rich noted
that the area has been cleared and will be mulched with a thick layer of wood chips soon.
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Other events that could be considered include Arbor Day partnering with Edmonds Parks if
they're doing an event; Watershed Fun Fair in May; partnering with the Mayors Climate
Protection Committee; Floretum Garden Club presentation; Students Saving Salmon/Sound
Salmon Solutions collaboration.
By the end of the February 1, 2018 meeting, we should finalize the event/activity list and name an
event chair and target budget for each event.
8. TREE BOARD MEMBER IDEAS/COMMENTS
Barbara Chase commented on street trees removed in Everett. She suggests the Tree Board help with a
future update of the Edmonds Street Tree Plan to address things like providing low -growing street trees
under power lines.
Jed Marshall expressed his appreciation to the board as he prepares to leave for Port Townsend. Thanks
Jed for your commitment to the Tree Board the past 2.5 years!
Doug Petersen commented that the chairperson's position will be open in the January 2018 meeting, and
people should give it consideration. Steve has indicated that he intends not to pursue the chair role again
in 2018.
9. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the Edmonds Citizens' Tree Board adjourned at about 7:45 p.m.
Next Meeting: Thursday, January 4, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers
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