01/25/2006 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 25, 2006 Julie Goller stated that the size going into the ground would be 2 ½ caliber maybe 20 feet height. The initial construction/planting warranty will be 1 year. The City will have the long term city upkeep and maintenance stated Mike Grochala. Mr. Moberg stated that the reason why evergreens serve as traffic function as well. We want a visual barrier for people to slow down. They felt it more effective than a deciduous tree. Marty Asleson asked about snow removal and the concern about salt onto soil. Mike Grochala stated that ultimately most of the snow will be removed from site. The issue we have created as much on street parking as possible to reduce off street parking. We are working with Hartford as to responsibility of the city and merchants. There is a timing issue when snow can be cleared. There needs to be some sort of an agreement worked out that business will clean off sidewalks and city will maintain roads. Merchants will clear first and city plow snows back on after. Teresa O’Connell asked if daffodils in grass will be eaten and if there was a trick to having them stay. Julie Goller said by lying netting on top of bulbs and essentially wrapping them will help to prevent rodents and other animals access. Connie Grundhofer said the daffodil foliage need about four weeks to turn brown so they will re-bloom the following year. Julie Goller said that you might keep a little bit taller but not so as to be inappropriate. Connie Grundhofer asked about what will be surrounding the water feature. Julie Goller said pavement. Slope with colored concrete, panels, cobbles, and aggregate. Rod Kukonen asked what plantings will be to the north, south, and east of Roundabout. It was stated that there will be dwarf honeysuckle, three types of spiraea, etc. 2’ area of space to add bushes, etc. Mary Jo O’Dea asked what the base lights around boulevard will be. Mr. Moberg stated low lights. Mike Grochala noted they tried to get low maintenance shrubs/trees/plants and still incorporate annual planting beds, and maybe we could get volunteers to maintain. Mary Jo O’Dea asked what type of trees were located west of the community green. Julie Goller said they are Redman Lindens. They use a greater street area and work well in urban settings. Ken Tallion discussed lighting. We will incorporate light fixtures with similar poles as seen throughout the city. Similar to light outside of city hall without the glare. Ken Tallion discussed the irrigation tubing within the street lights. He stated that while we don’t want the area to be lit up like a baseball field it is necessary to provide for a 4 APPROVED MINUTES