06-26-2001 Agenda Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS PARKS, TRAILS & RECREATION COMMITTEE 3 Committee Member Messerly suggested spraying the poison ivy with a broadleaf weed killer five feet back from the trail. Mr. Moore reported that the new Toro groomer could be used to spray the poison ivy. Chairperson Johnson asked how far the groomer would spray. Mr. Moore reported that the groomer would spray two to three feet out. Council Liaison Larson expressed concern that spraying a broadleaf weed killer would kill a lot of other plants along the trail. Mr. Moore noted he could call the DNR to see if there is a specific chemical for treating poison ivy but stated he did not believe there was. He then noted that to treat the poison ivy with Round Up would be labor intensive as each plant would need to be sprayed. Committee Member Tix suggested spraying in only the areas where the poison ivy is located rather than along the whole trail. Committee Member Crassweller noted that the trail needed to be mowed and then the areas where there is poison ivy should be sprayed. It was the consent of the Committee to direct Staff to mow the trails wide, spray in the areas where the poison ivy is located, and to post temporary signs to notify that the area has been sprayed with weed killer in an attempt to eliminate the poison ivy. Council Member Larson noted he felt that the City should be concerned for people on the trails and kids not dogs especially if those dogs are running loose through the weeds. He then noted that the temporary sign could be used as an opportunity to warn people that the poison ivy is out there. BUCK THORN REMOVAL PROGRAM Mr. Moore reported Phil Fable was not able to attend this meeting but would be at the next meeting to discuss buck thorn removal. 50TH DAY IN THE PARK UPDATE Mr. Moore provided handouts to the Committee with information on the 50th Day in the Park celebration. He then asked if the Committee wished to participate in the parade, either by walking together or riding together. It was the consent of the Committee not to participate in the parade. Mr. Moore passed around a sign up sheet to staff the booth as well as to volunteer to help with the other activities scheduled for the day.