Tree Advisory Board meeting summary
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Members approved corrected February 12, 2026 minutes; City Arborist reported ongoing storm cleanup, catch-up pruning, and the start of planting season while tree requests are being reviewed; board discussed Openlands TreeKeeper chapter, Arbor Day poster contest (winners to be invited to City Council), pursuing Level 1 Arboretum accreditation, planning an earlier-season tree walk, and Oaktober/inventory grant outreach; next meeting set for June 4.
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What this means
The board is overseeing cleanup and maintenance of city trees after recent storms and has begun seasonal pruning and planting. Residents can expect continued tree work and that the city is reviewing tree requests; the board is also planning community events (a tree walk and Oaktober) and exploring Arboretum accreditation, which could bring more tree-focused programming and recognition to local parks.
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- Approved corrected minutes from the February 12, 2026 Tree Advisory Board meeting.
- Continue storm cleanup, catch-up pruning, and begin the planting season; tree requests will be reviewed by staff.
- Invite Arbor Day poster contest winners to the City Council meeting on April 21.
- Board agreed to pursue work toward Level 1 Arboretum accreditation.
- Discussed planning a tree walk earlier in the season and outreach for the Oaktober event/inventory grant public meeting.
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