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GREEN TREE COMMITTEE <br /> CITY OF RAMSEY <br /> <br />The Ramsey Green Tree Committee conducted a regular meeting at 7 PM on Wednesday, <br />September 8, 1993 at the Rarnsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W. <br /> <br />Members present: Merrilyn Steiner <br /> Dana Henry <br /> Beth Mitchell <br /> Wendy Graves <br /> Carol Khayott <br /> Paul Couture <br /> Err Harves <br /> Bruce Bacon <br /> <br />COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1: Ramsey Resident Contributions. <br /> [ <br /> <br />Merrilyn Steiner! provided a draft of "Tree Facts" that can be included in parts for Ramsey <br />Resident. Volunteers were asked for regular Resident contributions. Paul volunteered for <br />October, Dana o~Beth for November. <br /> <br />Case g2: Yard Tree Tour. <br /> <br />Yard Tree Tour date was set for 10 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, October 2 to four sites: W. Anderson <br />at 10 AM, Henk~e at 11 AM, B. Wurm at 12 noon, and Litke at 1 PM. We will meet at the <br />Ramsey Plaza bank parking lot and carpool. Bruce will hand in a notice/invitation for Ramsey <br />Resident. <br /> <br />Case #3: Ramsey Plaza. <br /> <br />Dana contacted 0aost of the businesses to inquire about their interest in trees for spring planting. <br />Her notes detailed contacts and responses. Mr. Mueller suggested a November 10 concept <br />meeting. Paul Cbuture volunteered to review the site and suggest planting opportunities for the <br />October meeting~ Partnerships, matching funding are essential. Arbor month plantings may have <br />a grant cycle in October or November. Charitable Gambling revenue may be a local matching <br />source. The City council finance committee agreed to the reservation of Expo volunteer project <br />income for tree planting "seed" money. <br /> <br />Case #4: Tree Trust and PTA, <br /> <br />Beth contacted Tree Trust, and they have a project for schools with curriculum and hands on <br />component. W6ndy Graves from PTA Environmental Committee thinks the "Green Team" <br />approach can m~e a good coalition for an Earth Day/Arbor Month Project. A PTA person will <br />rotate attendance[at-'r~ the Tree Committee meetings. She.presented seven names to receive meeting <br />notices and a copy of letter to teachers. <br /> <br />Green Tree Committe/September 8, 1993 <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br /> <br />