Arbor Committee

Chair Address: Mary Parenteau 12800 Arbor Lakes Pkwy Committee Members Maple Grove, MN 55369 Marilyn Arnlund Julie Gamber Phone: Bob Henke Arbor Committee Agenda 763-494-6040 Frank Kampel February 9, 2023 6:30 p.m. Rachael Lamsal Mayor’s Conference Room Website: Cody Lensing maplegrovemn.gov Emma Molls Sarah Piket Donald Varney 1. OPENING BUSINESS A. Call to Order 2. SPECIAL BUSINESS Data ethics practices, open meeting law training 3. OATH OF OFFICE Marilyn Arnlund Julie Gamber 4. A. Approval of Agenda B. Approval of Minutes – January 12, 2023 regular meeting 5. OLD BUSINESS A. Hy-Vee North Funds B. Arbor Day Planning 6. NEW BUSINESS A. T-Zone Notifications 7. AREA REPORTS 8. ADJOURNMENT  REQUEST FOR ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION MEETING DATE: February 9, 2023 PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Oath of Office – Agenda Item 3 RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION: Administer the Oath of Office to Committee Members Arnlund and Gamber. ATTACHMENTS: Council approved the reappointments for Arbor Committee members Marilyn Arnlund and Julie Gamber at their meeting of Monday, January 3, 2023. Terms for Marilyn and Julie will expire on December 31, 2024. Oaths of office will be given to the reappointed members. Thank you to all for your continued desire to be part of the Arbor Committee.  REQUEST FOR ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION MEETING DATE: February 9, 2023 PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Approval of agenda and minutes – agenda item 4A and 4B 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 9, 2023 regular meeting. Motion by Committee member __________________, seconded by Committee member ______________ to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2023 regular meeting as presented or as amended. COMMENTS: Click or tap here to enter text. ATTACHMENTS:  Maple Grove Arbor Committee Regular Meeting Minutes January 12, 2022 Mayor’s Conference Room 7 p.m. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Arbor Committee was called to order by Chair Parenteau at 7 p.m. Members Present Chair Mary Parenteau, Sarah Piket, Cody Lensing, Frank Kampel, Don Varney, Bob Henke, Emma Molls and Rachael Lamsal Members Absent Julie Gamber, Marilyn Arnlund Also Present Rachelle Johnson, City Council Member Jesse Corrow, Staff Liaison Special Business New City Council Liaison The Arbor Committee welcomed Council Member Rachelle Rachelle Johnson Johnson to the group and introductions were made. Oath of Office Chair Parenteau administered the oath of office to Sarah Piket. Election of Officers Motion Piket, second Henke to nominate Mary Parenteau as Chairperson. Vote all ayes. Motion passed. Motion Henke, second Piket to nominate Frank Kampel as Vice Chairperson. Vote all ayes. Motion passed. Motion Kampel, second Lensing to assign rotating secretarial duties amongst the members. Vote all ayes. Motion passed. Approval of Agenda Item 7B – UMN Winter Tree ID Class was added by Henke. Motion Kampel, second Varney to approve the agenda. Vote all ayes. Motion passed. Approval of Minutes Motion Piket, second Kampel to approve the minutes from December 8, 2022. Vote all ayes. Motion passed. Old Business 2023 Committee Goals The Arbor Committee discussed its goals and objectives for 2023, which include: • Spending the Hy-Vee North cash-in-lieu money • Researching the Lessard-Sams Heritage Council for grant opportunities • Increase community engagement on tree related manners • Explore other grant opportunities • Draft landscape ordinance updates • Implement and actively manage the revised Forest Management Plan • Organize a city-wide tree planting event • Promote and encourage the hiring of a City Forester Hy-Vee North Funds The committee reviewed several city-owned properties and further narrowed its selection of possible tree planting locations. Sites #5, #7, #31 and a recently acquired parcel that was purchased as part of the Elm Road realignment will be considered. Based on a recent city contract with a landscape company, it is estimated that 135 – 170 trees can be planted with the available cash in lieu money. Corrow informed the committee of a park renovation project taking place at Gleason Fields. Parks staff mentioned there is room for 30-50 additional trees in order to create a more natural feel on the mounds that surround the ball fields. Committee members felt the trees would better served on parcels that do not currently have T-zone protections. Buckthorn Eradication Group Parenteau updated the group discussed removal techniques and concluded the committee is doing it right. Kristy Janigo is working with city staff on a proclamation against buckthorn in order to provide public outreach. A presentation was made to Cedar Island Lake Home Owners Association and informational handouts were provided. The next meeting will be on February 1. New Business The 2023 Arbor Day event will be held on Saturday, April 29 Arbor Day Event from noon to 3 p.m. at the Maple Grove Community Center. The Arbor Committee discussed roles and responsibilities for the event. Responsibilities were assigned to committee members. 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. UMN Forestry Program Henke inquired if anyone would be able to take Arnlund’s Place at an upcoming winter tree id course put on by the University of Minnesota. Arnlund had signed up but will not be able to attend. Molls will be on campus that day and will take Arnlund’s place. Area Reports Varney mentioned that trees were removed at The Grove Church property on Rice Lake Church to make room for a community garden. Johnson was familiar with the project provided some background on the garden plans. Corrow informed the group of the Data and ethics practices, open meeting law training that will be offered prior to the next Arbor Committee meeting on February 9 at 6:30 p.m. Pareanteau read a thank you note from former Arbor Committee member Jake Wanek. Adjournment Motion Piket, second Varney to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m. Vote all ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Jesse Corrow, City Planner City of Maple Grove Arbor Committee  REQUEST FOR ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION MEETING DATE: February 9, 2023 PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Hy-Vee Funds - Agenda Item 5A PREVIOUS ACTIONS: At their meeting on January 12, 2023, the Arbor Committee discussed options on how the spend the $67,150 cash-in-lieu received from Hy-Vee for excessive tree removal at their property at 9960 Maple Grove Parkway. RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION: Continue to discuss possible uses for these funds. COMMENTS: The Arbor Committee narrowed its selection of potential city owned properties at its previous meeting. Sites #3, #5, #7 and #31 are highlighted on the attached maps with a list of positives and negatives for each site. ATTACHMENTS: Tree planting sites  Site #3 Northwest quadrant of Vicksburg Lane & Elm Road (area shown is approximately 1 acre) + Good visibility from Elm Road + Parcel is not large enough for future development + Easy access for tree watering and maintenance + No existing trees - Small parcel - Would have to avoid storm pond  Site #5 Northeast quadrant of Bass Lake Road & Maple Grove Parkway (area shown is approximately 2.5 acres) + Prominent intersection provides excellent visibility and exposure to the public + Large open space with very few trees present + Easy access for tree watering and maintenance - A portion of the property is a previous roadbed - unknown soil conditions - Power lines present - will have to avoid planting in the easement - Future development is likely at this location and would limit plantings to perimeter  Site #7 Southwest quadrant of Vicksburg Lane & Nottingham Parkway (area shown is approximately 0.7 acres) + Good visibility from Vicksburg Lane and Nottingham Parkway + Parcel is not large enough for future development + Easy access for tree watering and maintenance + Potential for additional plantings on adjacent right-of-way property (orange) - Small parcel with heavy tree coverage in some areas - Some wetland areas to contend with  Site # 31 End of Weston Lane adjacent to Interstate 94 (area shown is approximately 1.26 acres) + Parcel is not large enough for future development + Easy access for tree watering and maintenance - Power lines present - will have to avoid planting in the easement - Cul-de-sac from Weston Lane is present - heavy tree coverage in some areas - Existing trees may hinder visibility from interstate  REQUEST FOR ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION MEETING DATE: February 9, 2023 PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: 2023 Arbor Day event – agenda item 5B PREVIOUS ACTIONS: At their meeting of Thursday, January 12, 2023, the Arbor Committee discussed roles and responsibilities for the event. RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION: Continue planning this year’s Arbor Day event which will be held at the Community Center on Saturday, April 29 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. The list of committee member responsibilities is attached and will be updated ahead of each meeting leading up to Arbor Day. ATTACHMENTS: Committee member responsibilities  Company/Displays Phone/Email Contact Name Arbor Member Comments Complete? Reptile Discovery Zoo 507-455-1465 Jesse X Raptor Center 612-624-2756 Jesse X 651-239-5251 DNR Invasives susan.burks@stat.mn.us Susan Burks Bob Home Depot Kits Brooklyn Center Jesse X Audubon Society 612-206-2458 Pul Fusco Mary Bee Keeper 952-401-0857 Bill Thompson Mary Woodcarvers 763-420-5261 Glen Erickson Mary Master Gardeners Marilyn/Rachael amy.jass.biz Master Naturalist 763-533-1144 Amy Juntunen Sarah Tree Care Advisors Marilyn Hennepin Tech College 952-995-1300 Sarah Plant/Nursery/Landscaping 612-348-9850 or Henn Cty Environment & Energy 763-220-2516 Angela Ziobro Bob Recycling/Composting Elm Creek Watershed 763-553-1144 Cody Watershed display Three Rivers Parks 763-559-9000 Forestry Division Mary MN DNR Forestry 651-296-6157 Valerie Bob Posters/Pencils/Info City of Maple Grove Jesse Info on Composting Lynde’s Tree display Ed's Buckthorn Jesse Ask the Arborist Rainbow Tree Care Emma Arbor Committee Booths Phone/Email Contact Name Arbor Member Comments Complete? Tree City USA Jesse Flag & Info Forest Preservation Area Marilyn Info/map/pictures/display bd. Tree Seedlings Bob/Jesse info on each/bags Sunflowers Bob/Jesse Tote Bags mattie.bloom@cbre.com Mattie Bloom Frank Tree Raffle Dan Sanford Jesse Grove Nursery EAB Info Jesse Supply Room Buckthorn Info Jesse Supply Room Refreshments  Advertising Phone/Email Contact Name Arbor Member Comments Complete? Roadway Signs Sarah/Don Website/Social Media Jesse Community Center Marquee Jesse City Newsletter Jesse X Park & Recreation Spring Issue Jesse X Flyer Sarah Experience Maple Grove Brett Angell Jesse Promote the event CCX Cody Eagle Lake Group Rachael Kids Activities & Crafts Phone/Email Contact Name Arbor Member Comments Complete? Smokey Bear Don Reserve and confirm type EAB Costume Don Tree Medalions Frank How many left? Other Games Paper Tube Bird Feeder Toilet paper tubes Paper tube trees toilet papler tubes Other Crafts High School Volunteers Sarah To Do List for Arbor Day 2023 (5) #2 Phillips head screw drivers Update Contact List Hand Sanitizer pump bottles Bring a Weed Wrench (6) plastic tableclothes for kids tables Hands Free Microphone Magnifying glass for kids room (2) Tarps - one for seedlings, one for HD kits Pencils/Pens for tree giveaway Glue sticks Name Tags and Sharpies Update the signs  REQUEST FOR ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION MEETING DATE: January 12, 2023 PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Item 6A – T-Zone Notifications PREVIOUS ACTIONS: None RECOMMENDED ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION: Discuss options to better inform residents and property owners of T-Zone locations within the city. COMMENTS: This topic has been discussed at past meetings without coming to an effective solution on how to convey T-zone information to affected property owners. Previous ideas included utility bill inserts, including information at sales closings and city newsletter articles. Staff recently discussed this topic and feels best way to reach the most residents would be to include a piece in city newsletter with a link to a T-Zone Map and the neighborhood information website. This information could also be more prominently displayed on the Arbor Committee webpage. ATTACHMENTS: T-Zone Map  RUS H C R EE DUNK K ZACHARY LN N (COUNTY ROAD 202) IRK LN N CO UN TY RO BOU N D A RY AD FERNBROO K LN N (CO UNTY ROAD 121) 81 ELM C REEK Mud CREE K PA RK RESERV E La ke K EE RUS H CR 101 ST AVE N CO 610 U 101ST AVE N NT 101S T AV E N Y 101S T AVE N RO A CR EEK D 81 BROCKTON LN N (COUNTY ROAD 101) EL M N 610 H E ML OC K LN N Y COUNTY ROAD KW 30 E P 610 DUN KIR K LN N V O GR P LE MA Te a l L ak e LAWNDALE LN N 93RD AVE N (COUNTY ROAD 30 ) CO UN TY RO AD 81 ZACHA RY LN N D U NK IRK LN N 94 R i c e 89TH AVE N 89TH AVE N 89TH AV E N 89TH AV E N L a k e ELM CR W e a v e r EEK AV E (COUNTY ROAD 109) L a k e W EAV E H 85T R LA KE RD TROY LN N (COUNTY ROAD 101) N CENTRA L PA RK AL LA W ND E L N N N LN We s t LN N A rb or CK Lake No r th LO Ar b o r L ak e Fi s h M KI HE RK Go ld en P o n d N DU Arb o r L ak e La k e 77T H AVE N (ELM CREEK BLVD) Co ok L ak e 694 E L M C R EE re e k HEM LOCK LN N (COUNTY ROAD 61) Ced ar eC FISH LA KE K Island Ma pl Lak e 169 BROCKTON LN N (COUNTY ROAD 101 REGIO NA L BAS PA RK LA CED A R ZACHA RY LN N KE 494 S RD ISLA ND LA WNDAL E LN N ) GLEA SO N (C SCH O OL O U NTY RO FIELD S AD E a gl e 10 La k e E dw a r d L ak e ) P ik e La k e Protected Tree Areas Date: 10/26/2020 0 0.25 0.5 1 Miles Locations Official T-Zones Document Path: S:\GIS _Data\Department\Engineering\Projects\2017\TZone_LocationMap_8.5x11.mxd  REQUEST FOR ARBOR COMMITTEE ACTION MEETING DATE: February 9, 2023 PREPARED BY: Jesse Corrow, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Area reports – agenda item 7 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: ATTACHMENTS: None