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<br />in a City park. He stated that Staff suggested planting the trees at Riverdale Park as it is <br />scheduled for improvements at this time and has recently lost some trees. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson acknowledged that there were several dead/dying trees in <br />the park but did not know if there were plans to replace them at this time. He reported that the <br />total stipend to be used to purchase the trees is $360 and advised that would be more than enough <br />to plant one tree per Board Member. He advised that the nursery has a variety of fruit trees <br />available including a handful of apple trees and also cherry, pear, plum and apricot trees. He <br />stated that the bare root varieties would be less expensive than the container varieties. He <br />explained that if they were to purchase seven apple trees they would have about $100 left over <br />with which to purchase a shade tree, as suggested at the last meeting. He suggested an oak tree <br />but advised that they would come only in container grown varieties. He reported that the price <br />for the oak would be about $80. He advised that the trees could be delivered to the site the day <br />of the planting ceremony. He suggested that they discuss the details for that event and advised <br />that they should also extend an informal invitation to the Park Board to attend the event. <br /> <br />Board Member Max requested that the oak tree be selected as the Arbor Day Tree and that they <br />then plant the grove of apple trees to go along with it. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson advised that the Arbor Day event would be weather <br />permitting and advised that the decision would be made the week prior. <br /> <br />Board Member Max proposed that the EPB also extend an invitation to the City Council to <br />attend the Arbor Day event. <br /> <br />Board Member Stodola questioned if the public would be made aware of the event through <br />advertising. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson advised that he would be contacting the Anoka County <br />Union to try to get an advertisement in that publication and also advised that there would be an <br />ad on QCTV.. He stated that they would also make an announcement about the event at the City <br />Council meeting. <br /> <br />Board Member Freeburg questioned if the Board would actually be digging the holes for the <br />trees. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that Staff will pre-dig the holes for the trees the day <br />of the event but advised that Board would take an active role in the planting of the trees. <br /> <br />Board Member Max advised that the Board will be doing the planting and watering and stated <br />that they would be getting dirty. <br /> <br />Board Member Freeburg stated that the irrigation system has not yet been installed and advised <br />that they will need a long hose for watering. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson reported that the trees would be included in the watering <br />schedule until the irrigation is in place. <br /> <br />Board Member Max questioned if they had already chosen the fruit trees to plant. <br />Environmental Policy Board / April 7, 2008 <br />Page 2 of9 <br />