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Board Member Bentz thought a different article every month featuring a different bush or tree <br />might be nice to put in the newsletter. <br />Chairperson Max wondered if there was any greater success of survival of a smaller tree versus a <br />larger tree because of the root system. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated the smaller tree will have less <br />shock going into the ground than larger trees but after a couple years, the smaller trees likely will <br />`catch up' in size to the larger trees. <br />Board Member Valentine thought it was more convenient for people to handle a smaller tree and <br />bring it home. <br />Board Member Bentz asked if they could offer a soil additive for sale. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated they could offer that but he <br />thought it was more important for residents understand the importance of keeping the roots moist <br />and proper planting techniques. <br />Chairperson Max wondered if they could work out a program where they go to the recycle event <br />and receive a coupon or something for a tree. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated he received two quotes from <br />Baileys, one was for bare root and one was for containerized stock and that may work for <br />container stock because that could be left there to see in its full form but bare root needs to be <br />brought in and sold within the same day. <br />Chairperson Max noted this could be something they could consider for a fall tree sale. <br />Board Member Enstrom thought they should come up with a planting guide on how to plant the <br />bare root tree. <br />Chairperson Max noted that would be a great idea to supply. <br />Board Member Bentz indicated this could be something added to the website. <br />Chairperson Max wondered if there could be chips available for people to take if they have a <br />trailer for the tree. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated they should be able to make that <br />happen. He noted that at the January meeting he will bring a list of trees and shrubs that the <br />Board could review and indicate what they would want. <br />Board Member Valentine indicated he would defer that to staff. <br />It was the consensus of the Environmental Policy Board to have some evergreen species <br />available at the sale. <br />Environmental Policy Board / December 10, 2012 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />