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ROSEVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 4, 2012 ROSEVILLE CITY HALL—6:30PM PRESENT: Azer, Boehm, Diedrick, Doneen, Etten, D. Holt, M. Holt, Ristow, Simbeck ABSENT: Wall notified staff ahead of time that he was unable to attend due to work conflict STAFF: Anfang, Brokke, Evenson 1. INTRODUCTIONS/ROLL CALL/PUBLIC COMMENT None 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—NOVEMBER 1,2012 MEETING Commission Recommendation: Minutes for the November 1, 2012 meeting were approved unanimously. 3. PUBLIC TREE MASTER PLAN PRESENTATION Jeff Evenson reviewed the Public Tree Master Plan Draft with Commission. Evenson provided background information on the original Public Tree Master Plan that was completed in 1995. While the earlier information was interesting the original plan was not available in an electronic format making it difficult to use with the updated inventory tools and current mapping systems. The updated Public Tree Master Plan includes three main areas; the inventory of all public trees, analysis of data collected through the inventory and a plan for fiiture forestry work and upgrades. The current information is filly electronic and will provide for a more streamlined update in the future and allows for the use of existing maintenance tracking software for reports that are easily integrated. The updated plan also includes references to the updated forestry ordinance and information on the economic value of our forest resources. Commission Discussion: • D. Holt commented on the significant number of trees recognized as being in fair or poor condition and inquired into how the City plans to address the maintenance needs for trees in this condition. • Evenson explained that condition status is quite critical and a fair status sounds worse that what is experienced by the"non-arborist" public. Maintenance staff is working to be more proactive with trimming and pruning trees. • Commissioners recognized that what is being done now is unfortunately reactionary due to budgetary constraints. • Doneen recognized the need to plant in tree spaces now rather than wait until trees are diseased or gone—work on changing the tide from reactive to proactive. • Doneen commented that he did not see in the report reference to climate changes and attention to species that are robust enough to withstand warmer seasons. • The commission would also like to see mapping of the invasive species in a similar manner so that we can better manage our natural resources. • Etten commented on how the County Roads were highlighted on the maps and inquired into how the County plays into the updated plan. Etten also suggested the County be approached with Roseville's plan so there might be an opportunity to share in the plan for fi ture plantings on County Road right-of-ways. • Etten spoke to the benefits of our Urban Forest highlighted in the Public Tree Master Plan; • Shade allows for an energy savings • Trees store COz • Trees have an impact on storm water management • In the long run, public trees save the City of Roseville money