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Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee approves up to $25,000 for Leslie Golf Course orchard; discusses Hikone Road cherries, mulchers, reappointments, and follow-ups

Ann ArborFeb 10, 20263 min read

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At the February 10, 2026 electronic meeting the Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee approved amended January minutes, allocated up to $25,000 for planting in the Leslie Golf Course orchard, discussed the Hikone Road cherry proposal and a site visit, reviewed potential mulcher resources, and identified staff follow-ups and reappointment actions.

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Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

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Agenda amended to add Lynn Nybell to the conflict-of-interest discussion; agenda approved unanimously.
January 13, 2026 meeting minutes approved as amended (clarify committee members may assist non-city applicants only).
Approved allocation of up to $25,000 for planting trees in the Leslie Golf Course orchard (motion approved unanimously).
Committee decided to proceed with the Leslie Golf Course orchard project and directed staff to confirm watering arrangements with golf course/Parks staff.
Committee requested a site visit with Torey Madura regarding the Hikone Road cherry trees proposal and noted east side planting may be feasible per Housing Commission input.
Staff follow-ups assigned: Jamie Pauline to add Citizen Pruner tools and Arbor Day plantings to March agenda; Pauline to request list of reappointment applicants from Sarah Alanis; Pauline to contact NAP about mulcher needs; Nicholas Jacob to gather information about Public Works' cutting heads.
Committee reiterated importance of disclosure for potential conflicts of interest after review involving Richard Wieland and Lynn Nybell.

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