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Monthly Update -2- January 20, 1978 <br /> b. The necessary information is then recorded to see if the parties <br /> wishes are in accordance with the Cities tree planting plan. • <br /> c. Once the type and location of the donated tree is determined, the <br /> donor mails a check for the purchase price and the Recreation <br /> Department then plants the tree. <br /> d. The donor's name is then placed on a plaque located in City Hall <br /> along with a letter sent to the donating party, co-signed by the <br /> Mayor and Park Board Chairman acknowledging their generous gift. <br /> Staff feels this type of program is worthwhile on two accounts: <br /> 1. Increases City Wide tree plantings. <br /> 2. Improves public relations image. <br /> Staff is presently developing a master planting plan for each park site <br /> and will be recommending the initiation of a similar program once that <br /> is completed. <br /> 6. Community Gardening - Staff has been actively researching the <br /> development of additional programs in the area of community gardening. <br /> The following programs will be initiated in the Spring of 1978: <br /> a. 100 community garden plots prepared at the Silver View park site <br /> for individual rental. • <br /> b. Six gardening classes have been set up with Ramsey County extension <br /> including Lawn Care, Flower Gardening, Pruning, Selection of <br /> Shrubbery, Backyard Fruits and Vegetable Gardening. <br /> c. Expansion of existing city nursery. <br /> d. Development of a suburban gardeners "Farmer Market" program. <br /> e. City Wide planting including formal plantings, rose gardens and <br /> neighborhood park planters. <br /> • <br />