05-04-1989Blair Park Board Minutes
May 4, 1989
Meeting was called to order by President Marilyn Gentry. Members present
were Ralph Steyer, Roger Hohensee, Judy Sick, Marilyn Gentry and Gene
Solomon. Absent was George Wilson.
Minutes of the March 2, meeting were read and approved.
Old Business:
Notice was received that we were awarded the Cooperative Conservation
contract (attached) from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The
contract was read and found agreeable to the group. The plant material
was ordered on April 12, but no word has been received. Gene is to call
to check on this.
Ralph announced that we had received 100 free trees from the U.S. Forestry
greenhouse (40 Scotch, 30 Ponderosa, 30 Austrian). Some of these can go in
the wildlife area.
The street trees have been planted. There were 20 in all. These were
purchased trees (10 Redmond Linden, 10 Little Leaf Linden).
New Business:
Ralph read a list of plant material we received from the Plant Intro-
duction Center and also, a letter from Dave Mooter concerning goals
objectives of the Blair Arboretum. (Copy Attached)
Gene reported that Lloyd Peterson has been asking to have a row of trees
planted along the South and West side of the parking lot at Vet's Field.
It is too late for this year and was suggested that the Park Board
recommend the type and spacing, and the City or Recreation board purchase
the trees. The group suggested about 10 trees would be needed and good
species might be: Redmond Linden, Summit Ash, and Imperial Honey Locust.
Marilyn will call Verna Bull and discuss a solution.
Ralph reported a balance of $1,025.99 in the account of the Blair Parks
Arboretum.
We again discussed marking and recording the trees. It was decided we
wait until Dave Mooter comes and find out exactly what type of records
are needed.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Judy Sick, Secy Pro Tem