Arbor Committee
Regular MeetingMaple Grove, MN · February 10, 2022
Minutes
MAPLE GROVE ARBOR COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
7:00 PM
Call to Order The regular meeting of the Arbor Committee was called to
order by Chair Parenteau at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present Chair Mary Parenteau, Vice-Chair Frank Kampel, Sarah
Piket, Julie Gamber, Don Varney, Marilyn Arnlund, Steve
Courtney, Mike Aasen.
Members Absent Bob Henke, Steve Courtney, Cody Lensing, and Jake Wanek.
Also Present Judy Hanson,
Jesse Corrow, Staff Liaison
Approval of Agenda Parenteau requested that added 4.D. EAB updates be added to
Old Business.
Motion Kampel, second Varney to approve the amended
agenda. Vote all ayes. Motion passed.
Approval of Minutes Kampel requested that Page 1 Election of Officers be updated
to specify that the motions were passed (all ayes).
Motion Arnlund, second Aasan to approve the amended
minutes from January 13, 2022. Vote all ayes. Motion passed.
Oath of Office Councilmember Hanson will administer the Oath of Office to
Cody Lensing at the next meeting as he was not able to
attend.
Old Business
4A - Parking Lot Varney gave an update of all the work done to date by the
Subcommittee Subcommittee along with key observations from visiting
numerous developments throughout the city. A draft Tree
Planting Standard diagram was presented which is a tool to
communicate requirements during landscape design, planting,
and maintenance that address key areas that affect a tree’s
survival. Actual language for the requirements would be
written into the ordinance. Parenteau asked about
specifications that were based on the City of Minneapolis and
if they were in ordinance or not. They are part of a Parks
Board manual. Council Member Hanson expressed that
Council is aware of the importance of good landscaping,
especially in light of recent issues with some developments in
the City. She also said a consideration to work through is
how to ensure developers adhere to any new ordinance
requirements (carrot vs. stick). City would need staff to have
available if inspections are part of the process. Aasan
indicated that inspections may be hard to schedule for the
time of planting, but it is reasonable for a spot check by the
city after the fact. Kampel discussed how the City has used
sureties and performance agreements as a way to incentivize
developers to plant trees correctly. Varney explained how
better designed parking lots could also have a positive effect
on tree survivability. Council Member Hanson inquired if
Community Development would be the correct department to
work with as the recommended ordinance updates are closer
to finalization. Staff Liaison Corrow introduced the idea of
the City requiring landscape companies to be licensed.
Kampel inquired how we can also apply new requirements to
existing developments.
4B - Conservation Partners Parenteau, Kampel and Aasan are working with city staff to
Legacy Grant write the grant application. They are waiting for financials
from the new group being hired to do invasive species
management in the Forest Preservation Area before they can
complete the grant application. Parenteau inquired if the
application needs Council approval once the City Manager
approves. The City Manager will know if that approval is
needed.
4C - 2022 Arbor Day Event The Arbor Day event is scheduled for May 7th. A list of
exhibitors from previous years was reviewed and a committee
member was assigned to each exhibitor to contact about
attending this year’s event. Aasan will check if Lynde would
be interested in providing trees for display, similar to what
has been done in past years. Assignments to committee
members were made for other responsibilities before the
event (advertising, supplies acquisition) and during the event
(booth staffing). Arnlund distributed a list of common
household items to be saved and collected for craft supplies.
4D - EAB Update Staff liaison Corrow gave an update on the City’s plans for
EAB management in 2022. He identified the area to be
treated as south of I-694 and west of I-94. Trees will be
assessed. If they are removed they will also have the stumps
grinded. If they are treated they will be tagged. Notification
of the plan will be published in the summer newsletter.
Adjacent property owners of the treatment area will also be
notified by mail.
New Business
5A - Website Updates Staff liaison Corrow indicated that four new informational
videos have been loaded to the Arbor Committee page on the
City website.
Area Reports Future landscape plans for review by the Arbor Committee
will be mailed to committee members. Electronic copies can
also be emailed for anyone who wishes to receive them that
way.
Secretarial duties will be handled by Arbor Committee
members on a rotating basis. Rotation based on alphabetical
order.
Parenteau inquired if a label could be added to the staff report
for concept plans if the development is in a T-Zone. Staff
liaison Corrow will look into the possibility.
Adjournment Motion Kampel, second Gamber to adjourn the meeting at
9:07 pm. Vote all ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Piket, Arbor Committee Member
City of Maple Grove Arbor Committee
Agenda
Chair Address:
Mary Parenteau 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy
Committee Members Maple Grove, MN 55369
Michael Aasen
Marilyn Arnlund Phone:
Steven Courtney Arbor Committee Agenda 763-494-6040
Julie Gamber February 10, 2022, 7 p.m.
Bob Henke
Emergency Operations Center Website:
Frank Kampel maplegrovemn.gov
Cody Lensing
Sarah Piket
Donald Varney
Jake Wanek
1. OPENING BUSINESS
A. Call to Order
2. OATH OF OFFICE
Cody Lensing
3. A. Approval of Agenda
B. Approval of Minutes – January 13, 2022 Regular Meeting
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Parking Lot Subcommittee
B. Conservation Partners Legacy Grant
C. 2022 Arbor Day Event
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Website Updates
6. AREA REPORTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
REQUEST FOR ARBOR
COMMITTEE ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Oath of Office – Agenda Item 2
RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION:
Administer the Oath of Office to Committee Member Lensing
COMMENTS:
Council approved the reappointment for Arbor Committee member Cody Lensing at their
meeting on Monday, January 3, 2022. The Oath of Office will be given to Cody and his term will
expire on December 31, 2024.
Thanks, Cody, for your continued service to the Arbor Committee.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
REQUEST FOR ARBOR
COMMITTEE ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of agenda and minutes – Agenda Item 3A and 3B
PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
None
RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION:
Call by Chair ________________ for any additions or revisions to the agenda.
Motion by Committee member ________________, seconded by Committee member
__________________ to approve as proposed or approve as amended the agenda for the
February 10, 2022 regular meeting.
Motion by Committee member __________________, seconded by Committee member
______________ to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2022 regular meeting as
presented or as amended.
COMMENTS:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: January 13, 2022 Arbor Committee draft minutes
MAPLE GROVE ARBOR COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 2022
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:00 PM
Call to Order The regular meeting of the Arbor Committee was called to
order by Chair Parenteau at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present Chair Mary Parenteau, Vice-Chair Frank Kampel, Sarah
Piket, Julie Gamber, Don Varney, Bob Henke, Marilyn
Arnlund and Jake Wanek.
Members Absent Steve Courtney, Cody Lensing, Mike Aasen
Also Present Judy Hanson,
Joe Hogeboom, Staff Liaison
Approval of Agenda Motion Kampel, second Varney to approve the agenda with
the additions of Item 5C and Item 6C. Vote all ayes. Motion
passed.
Approval of Minutes Motion Piket, second Arnlund to approve the minutes from
December 9, 2021, with one modification to clarify reference
to the Forest Management Plan. Vote all ayes. Motion passed.
Oath of Office Councilmember Hanson administered the Oath of Office to
Bob Henke, Mary Parenteau and Jake Wanek.
Election of Officers Motion Kampel, second Piket to nominate Mary Parenteau as
Chairperson.
Motion Parenteau, second Piket to nominate Frank Kampel as
Vice Chairperson.
Motion Parenteau, second Gamber to assign monthly rotating
secretarial duties amongst the members.
Old Business
3A – 2022 Committee Goals The Arbor Committee discussed its goals and objections for
and Workplan 2022, which include:
• Draft landscape ordinance updates
• Implement and actively manage the revised Forest
Management Plan
• Apply for the Conservation Partners Legacy Grant
and put it to use
• Update Arbor Committee website to include
additional resources and better identify upcoming
events
• Organize a city-wide tree planting event
3B – Conservation Partners Committee members Parenteau, Kampel, and Aasen continue
Legacy Grant to work on grant writing. The Committee discussed grant
funding being utilize for costs associated with invasive
species control in the Forest Preservation Area, re-plantings
of native plant material, installation of benches where
appropriate, and prairie restoration activities. The grant will
be presented to staff to finalize and submit. Hogeboom
discussed buckthorn, prickly ash and reed canary grass
removal costs have already been included in the city budget,
and that those activities could be looked at as a required
match for grant funds.
3C – Forest Management Hogeboom stated that staff has reviewed the Arbor
Plan Committee’s proposed amendments to the Forest
Management Plan, and intends to present the Plan to the City
Council for review and ratification in February.
New Business
4A – 2022 Arbor Day Event The 2022 Arbor Day event will be held on Saturday, May 7th
from noon to 3 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Center.
Town Green has been reserved as an alternate outdoor
location, should pandemic restrictions or precautions be in
place in May.
The Arbor Committee discussed roles and responsibilities for
the event, and noted that Pet Garage is no longer in operation.
Staff is to research which items from years prior are available
for the event, and will bring those items to the February
Arbor Committee meeting for review.
Jesse Corrow submitted an article for the spring City
Newsletter that advertises the event.
Julie Gamber will acquire refreshments for the event.
Don Varney will obtain the Smokey the Bear and EAB
costumes.
Staff is to look into the tree seedling giveaway item, and the
tree raffle item. Staff will also order additional prizes if
needed.
The scavenger hunt will be cancelled for 2022.
4B – 2022 Tree Sale This event will continue to be held in the fall. Prior to fall,
2022, Arbor Committee Members will review the species of
trees offered for sale and make adjustments if needed.
4C – Rotary Club and Mary Parenteau discussed the Rotary Club and Lion’s Club
Lion’s Club Tree Planting potential tree planting and fundraising activities, where the
groups intend to plant 150 trees throughout the community. It
was suggested that focus be given to the trails and open
spaces around Arbor Lake, North Arbor Lake and West Arbor
Lake.
Area Reports Sarah Piket discussed the Arbor Committee section of the
City’s recently redesigned website. Piket pointed out several
broken links, as well as information that needed to be
updated. Staff will make the corrections to the website.
Adjournment Motion Piket, second Varney to adjourn the meeting at 8:10
p.m. Vote all ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Hogeboom, Staff Representative
City of Maple Grove Arbor Committee
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REQUEST FOR ARBOR
COMMITTEE ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Parking Lot Subcommittee – agenda item 4A
PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
The Parking Lot Subcommittee continues to meet and discuss ways to increase the survival
rates of trees in parking lots. Members of the subcommittee (Arnlund, Piket, Varney) will
provide an update on meetings that have taken place since the last Arbor Committee
meeting.
RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION:
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COMMENTS:
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ATTACHMENTS:
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REQUEST FOR ARBOR
COMMITTEE ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Conservation Partners Legacy Grant - Agenda Item 4B
PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
At their meeting of Thursday, January 13, 2022 and Thursday, December 9, 2021, the Arbor
Committee discussed grant application progress.
COMMENTS:
Committee members working on the grant will provide an update.
One item of note is that staff is currently reviewing a proposal from MN Native Landscapes to
continue buckthorn treatment in the Forest Preservation Area. The proposal will include the
treatment of Prickly Ash and Reed Canary Grass, and should be available for Arbor
Committee review at the March meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
REQUEST FOR ARBOR
COMMITTEE ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner
AGENDA ITEM: 2022 Arbor Day event – Agenda Item 4C
PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
At their meeting of Thursday, January 13, 2022, the Arbor Committee discussed roles and
responsibilities for the event.
The 2020 and 2021 Arbor Day events were cancelled.
RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION:
Continue discussion on this year’s Arbor Day event, which will be held on Saturday, May 7,
2022 from noon to 3 p.m.
COMMENTS:
All Arbor Day Supplies stored at the Government Center will be brought to the meeting for
the committee to inventory.
Below is a list of presentations, participants and activities that were at the event in 2019.
Progress on planning for the event will be discussed at the meeting.
Presentations (both are scheduled for May 7)
• Reptile and Amphibian Zoo
• University of Minnesota Raptor Center
Vendors
• Woodcarvers
• Hennepin Technical College
• Audubon Society
• Master Gardeners
• Tree Care Advisors
• Watershed District
• Hennepin Environmental Services
• Beekeepers Association
• YTS Companies
• Rainbow Tree Care
Continued...
Arbor Committee
• Tree Seedling Giveaway
• Sunflowers
• Forest Preservation Area
• DNR Information
• Tote Bags
• Tree Raffle
• EAB Information
• Buckthorn Information
Kids Activities
• Tree Medallions
• Tree Puzzles
• Home Depot Kits
• EAB Nerf Game
• Scavenger Hunt
• Smokey and EAB Costumes – Don Varney
• Refreshments – Julie Gamber
ATTACHMENTS:
None
REQUEST FOR ARBOR
COMMITTEE ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Website Updates – Agenda Item 5A
PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
The Arbor Committee has discussed adding videos and updating information on the Arbor
Committee section of the City’s redesigned website.
RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION:
None
COMMENTS:
Four informational videos filmed by previous Arbor Committee members were added to the website:
• Landscaping Tips
• Spring Lawn Care Tips
• Plan Care Tips
• Landscaping Tips
Feel free to view all the videos at https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/593/Tree-related-resources and
suggest any future video ideas and website changes or additions.
ATTACHMENTS:
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REQUEST FOR ARBOR
COMMITTEE ACTION
MEETING DATE: February 10, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner
AGENDA ITEM: Area reports – agenda item 6
PREVIOUS ACTIONS:
None
RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION:
The area reports section of the agenda provides an opportunity for any Committee member
to report any item in the city that needs staff attention. Arbor related items will be
forwarded to the appropriate staff member with a response provided at the next meeting.
COMMENTS:
Future Landscape Plans – 11x17 paper copies will be mailed monthly to Arbor
Committee Members for review.
Secretarial Duties – One committee member will be assigned to record minutes for
each monthly meeting going forward. A voice recorder and minutes template will be
provided to the secretary for each meeting. Sarah Piket has volunteered to start
with the February meeting, subsequent secretaries are as follows:
February - Sarah Piket
March - Donald Varney
April - Jake Wanek
May - Michael Aasen
June - Marilyn Arnlund
July - Steven Courtney
August - Julie Gamber
September - Bob Henke
October - Cody Lensing
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