SHADE TREE COMMISSION

MINUTES OF MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2004

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Barry Adler, Chad Morse, John Hoffman, Barb Bushong and Dennis DeWeese.  Kevin Behrens was not present.

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  David Hartsook (Hartsook Real Estate), Jeff Wilson and Bill Buckson (Kinetico Water Systems)   Barb McCoy was not in attendance.  Chad Morse took minutes.

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm. 

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

The minutes from the meeting of November 19, 2003, were approved with the following changes:

 

          Change sentence in third paragraph to read:  Council President John Gore presented a wall plaque/clock on behalf of the Commission to long-time member Mike Epp who will not be returning for another term on the Shade Tree Commission, after 15 years of service.

 

REPORT OF SECRETARY:  None.

 

COMMENTS BY CITIZENS:  None.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

·        Landscape Plan – Kinetico at Coleman Crossing

 

Mr. Hartsook passed out color renderings.  Explained when originally prepared Barb said they needed to double amount of trees.  Blake interpreted code differently from Barb.  Asked where to place trees on the site.  25’ spacing seemed too close.  Eliminate some?  John Eufinger was called but not available.  Asked for our comments for “Playing Rules”.  Barry explained that Blake goes by our ordinance.  It was noted all property surrounding site is zoned SD-1. Barry stated spacing appeared to be too close.  Blake’s calculations were reviewed.  Committee counted 12 trees – 8 crab & 4 Austrian.  Suggested adding for a total of 25 trees total as indicated.  The 12 trees on the plan could be considered as trees if upgraded to 1 ¾”.  Evergreens could be planted as trees.  Try to space street trees 35-50’ apart on north side.  Trees will be shifted.   Can possibly trade maples for evergreens to be planted on east and southeast corner of site.  A total of 25 trees needed on site.  One tree on west side.  Line of site will be considered for tree placement.  Buffer spacing can be minimum spacing of 15’.  Minimum spacing on street trees along 5^th Street to be 35’ on center.  Suggested not using Nordic Holly and not using Austrian Pine.  Committee recommended taxus or more dwarf juniper.  Line of site discussed along east edge.  Minimum 36” in 4 years buffering needed along north side of parking lot. 

 

The landscape plan was approved pending changes to the drawings as noted.  Changes need to be submitted for final approval.

 

·        Arbor Day Activities 2004

 

Barb McCoy to get in touch with contacts from the Union County Recycling Program and ask the Mayor if he has any specific ideas or plans to change from previous Arbor Day activities.  Date for planting needs to be determined.  Tentatively, the Shade Tree Committee recommended Monday, April 26, 2004.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

·        Street Trees Brochure Review

 

·       Final approval granted.

 

·        Shade Tree Commission Brochure Review

 

·        Final approval granted.

 

·        Review of Street Tree Lists

 

·        Final approval granted.

 

OTHER:  

 

Shade Tree is pleased that the City of Marysville continues to support TREE CITY USA. The committee commends them on their large commitment to invest in the community and citizens of Marysville.

 

Committee would like to have another member added to our group.  A member with a background in landscape horticulture would be preferred to help balance the loss of recent expertise.  The Shade Tree Commission would like continued support and looks forward to appointment from council for its new member.

 

Shade Tree Commission values Joe Tracey’s input and participation as a non-voting member.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular meeting scheduled for February 18^th.  The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m.