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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-14 - Agendas CITY OF
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Urban Forestry Advisory Board
October 14, 2015
4:00 p.m.
City Administration Building 1 113 W. Mountain I Room 111
Members: Kathy Launder; Malcolm LeVois; Damon Lipinski; Glenda Patterson; Hank Thomas
Sue Madison, Vice Chair; Don Steinkraus, Chair
City Staff: Chanel Pennington, Operations Assistant; John Scott, Urban Forester; Derek Linn,
Urban Forester; Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent
1. Call to Order
Don Steinkraus
2. Approval of Minutes
Don Steinkraus
3. Meet John Scott, Urban Forester
4. Native or Invasive Plant Presentation
Don Steinkraus
5. Landscape Manual Feedback/Review
Staff
6. Invasive Plants code amendment
Staff
7. Celebration of Trees
Staff
8. Other Business or Announcements
9. Adjourn
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville,AR 72701
CITY OF
Ta" evi le MINUTES
ARKANSAS
Urban Forestry Advisory Board
September 09, 2015
4:00 p.m.
City Administration Building 1 113 W. Mountain I Room 111
Members: Kathy Launder; Malcolm LeVois; Damon Lipinski; Glenda Patterson; Hank
Thomas; Sue Madison, Vice Chair; Don Steinkraus, Chair
City Staff: Derek Linn, Urban Forester; Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent
1. Call to Order
Don Steinkraus
Members Present: Sue Madison, Vice Chair; Don Steinkraus, Chair; Kathy
Launder; Malcom LeVois; Damon Lipinski
2. Approval of Minutes
Don Steinkraus
UFAB Motion: Madison moved for correct spelling of Yaupon Holly, Launder
seconded the motion.
Motion passed by voice vote, 4-0-0.
3. Native or Invasive Plant Presentation
Sue Madison
Madison presented information on the Yaupon Holly, she discussed the following:
• Species Regional Distribution
• Leaves and Berries
• Various Forms
4. Celebration of Trees
Derek Linn
Linn explained that staff is currently working on quotes from various
nurseries for the event. They are trying to acquire fruit trees locally. Staff
hopes to have a complete list of available trees and shrubs within the
following week.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville,AR 72701
Steinkraus mentioned that Guy Ames would be a good resource for Paw Paw
trees.
Madison motioned for staff to acquire at least one fruit tree locally, Launder
seconded the motion.
Motion passed by voice vote, 4-0-0.
Linn mentioned that staff will search for local varieties.
There was further discussion regarding the need to educate about plant and shrub
maintenance.
Madison asked Linn about the different trees planted at the YRCC orchard.
Linn said they planted European and Asian pears, native apples, and two varieties
of pecan. He also mentioned that there is a staff member who routinely maintains
the trees.
Linn asked everyone to mark October 17t", 2015 for the Celebration of Trees. The
event will be held at the Fayetteville Farmer's Market on the downtown square.
Linn hopes to set up early, but is still working with Fayetteville Farmer's Market
staff to establish a time that will work best for the vendors and city staff. Linn
mentioned 6:00 am as a possible start time. The event will start at 7:00 am with
the Mayor's Arbor Day proclamation.
Lipinski asked if there were going to be any changes on how the tress would be
given away.
Linn asked for suggestions regarding the efficiency of the event.
Lipinski suggested providing a list of trees for individuals to look at before they
reach the front of the line.
Madison suggested displaying the trees.
Linn and Steinkraus recommended displaying one of each tree/bush along with
signage in front of the tables so everyone could see what is available.
Linn said he would need to contact the Farmer's Market in order coordinate
spacing.
Linn asked how many items each individual could take.
Steinkraus proposed two shrubs, two tress, or one of each depending on the
available planting space. He asked if there were educational material regarding
where to plant trees.
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Launder voiced that educational materials have been provided in the past.
Steinkrauss asked how many different variety of plant/shrubs would be available.
Linn said seven or eight varieties.
5. Other Business or Announcements
Linn mentioned that John Scott will be filling Ken Eastin's position as the new
Urban Forester and will start the following week. He will be available for the
Celebration of Trees event.
Linn also updated the members about the City of Fayetteville's Tree and
Landscape Manual. He mentioned that currently discussions for adding invasive
plants to the manual. Staff is partnering with the Sustainability and Resilience
Department for this addition. Linn asked that UFAB members look through and
provide suggestions on what should be deleted or edited in the manual.
6. Adjourn
Steinkrauss adjourned the meeting at 5:49 pm.
Note
UFAB minutes provides the basic discussions and motions of the UFAB meeting. For
more information, please refer to the UFAB meeting video provided on the city's
website, wvvw.faVetteville-ar.gov.
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