12-12-2000 TBMTREE BOARD
MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2000
Members Present
Mike Getzke, Deane Dietel, Rose Jergens, Brian Wendlandt, Victor Schmidt,
Mark Schnobrich.
RANDALL , BRADFORD AREA
The board discussed the proposed plan to remove every other silver maple on
those streets as part of the reintroduction of more compatible tree species in that
area. Deane Dietel suggested that in lieu of removing all the trees at once and
on all streets in that area, and due to the construction of Sherwood Street taking
place in 2001, the tree board should contact each area resident and inform them
of the intent of the board to reforest that area over a period of time [ yet
undetermined ].
Then watch what unfolds as part of the Sherwood street reconstruction and
monitor what impacts the boulevard trees have on that reconstruction. If removal
is necessary due to water hook up, at that time the city would then remove and
replant. This would then allow for a gradual replacement of all the maples and
avoid a drastic impact on the area and a large financial burden on the forestry
budget at one time. Schnobrich will pursue the next steps in this process by
sending a letter to each area resident conveying the intent of the project.
2001 ENERGY TREE PLANTING PROJECT
A $20,000 grant from the Hutchinson Utilities Commission was secured by the
board for 2001. The board set a fee of $15.00 [ after long discussion and a
reversal of a previous board vote ] for the applicant to receive energy trees.
The Harvest, Barley, Lakeview area will receive boulevard trees in 2001.
OTHER BUSINESS
Citizen request
Deane Dietel had a citizen request that a tree ID tag system be installed
on the paved trail between Main Street and Bluff Street. A select tree/s would be
tagged with specie and possibly other information so that hikers could stop and
review the trees.
Board suggested Year 2001 Forestry Projects [ by priority ]
- Planning Commission, Amending Tree Sites Agreement Proposal
by March 2001
- Boulevard Tree Planting Harvest, Barley, Lakeview
By June 2001
- Energy Tree Project
By June 2001
- Miller Woods Oak Savannah Restoration
Throughout the spring / summer 2001, weed control and burn
_- Kowe Street Blvd Tree Removal Under Power Lines & Tree Rpl.
By June 30th
- Highway Entrances and Tree Planting [ with MnDot enhancement 1
South entrance — year 2001
North entrance -
- Planning Commission, Amending Tree Sites Agreement Proposal
by March 2001
- Boulevard Tree Planting Harvest, Barley, Lakeview
By June 2001
- Energy Tree Project
By June 2001
- Miller Woods Oak Savannah Restoration
Throughout the spring / summer 2001, weed control and burn
_- Kowe Street Blvd Tree Removal Under Power Lines & Tree
By June 30th
Hiahwav Entrances and Tree Plantina r with MnDot enhancement
South entrance
— year 2001
North entrance
— 2002
East entrance —
2003
West entrance —
2004
Valley Vista and Valley View Apts. Area is becoming a cluttered area.
Deane Dietel suggested that a turn around area be installed and that the city
plan to clean up the area.
The next meeting will be January 29, 2001 [ at the Rose Jergens home at
434 Kay St. 5:15 P.M.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:15p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Mark Schnobrich