Urban Forestry Commission

Urban Forestry Commission Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual Monday, June 23, 2025 - 5:30 PM Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89294642376?pwd=XeBiC3nlJKhABMF6uTOSLfG4nxd0p9.1 Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799 US (Chicago) (Houston) Webinar ID: 892 946 42376 Passcode: 201529 Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. Urban Forestry Commission Agenda June 23, 2025 Page 2 TREASURER'S REPORT STAFF REPORT CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 1. Discussion and possible action on a work day at the Arboretum. (ALT) 2. Discussion and possible action on a education piece for the Whitewater Banner why the Bradford pear should not be used in plantings and the environmental impact of using them. (ALT) 3. Discussion and possible action on the use of Tree Sale funds to pay to remove Bradford Pear trees from the city landscape & replace with alternatives. (ALT) 4. Discussion and possible action on education session at the Arboretum. 5. Discussion and possible action on funding ideas for the Arboretum. (ALT) 6. Discussion and possible action on natural playground at Starin Park. (Kevin) TREE CITY 7. Discussion and possible approval of a 2026 Tree Sale. (ALT) 8. Update on progress identifying all the trees in town. BIRD CITY 9. Update on Bird City. (ALT) 10. Discussion and possible action on hosting a Bird Fair. (ALT) 11. Discussion and possible action on doing a bird of the year this year. 12. Discussion and possible action on outreach to the community to see if there is interest in putting up a Purple Martin House in Skyway Park. (ALT) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS NEXT MEETING DATE JULY 28, 2025 ADJOURNMENT A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting. Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.