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<br />CASE # 1 <br /> <br />2008 Arbor Day Event <br />By: Chris Anderson, Environmental Coordinator <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />At the February EPB meeting, there was a discussion about the possibility of donating the March <br />monthly stipend toward the purchase of trees to be offered to the Park & Recreation Commission <br />for planting in one of the parks. If the Board chooses to 'do this, there would be a pool of $180 <br />available to purchase trees. <br /> <br />Staff has discussed this idea and thought it would be a good opportunity to couple this generous <br />offering with an Arbor Day event. The Board's May meeting (May 5) is in close proximity to the <br />state's designated Arbor Day (last Friday in April) and occurs during Arbor Month (May). <br />Therefore, Staff would recommend that the Board's May meeting be held at a park location and <br />include a tree planting event. Riverdale Park, which is located south of Highway 10, is <br />scheduled for certain improvements this summer, including irrigation, and some new plantings in <br />this park would be much appreciated. <br /> <br />The purchase of the trees could be through the pre-order program associated with the Tree Sale <br />or through a local nursery. This, along with the type of root stock (bareroot, container, balled and <br />burlap), and of course species, will determine how many trees may be purchased. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Staff is recommending that the May EPB meeting be held in Riverdale Park and include or focus <br />on a tree planting event. If the Board is amenable to this idea, please be prepared to discuss <br />purchasing options as outlined above. <br /> <br />EPB Action <br /> <br />Based on discussion. <br /> <br />EPB: 3/3/08 <br />