Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee

Board Meeting Minutes

November 10, 2003 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Twin City Tree Trust, St. Paul MN

 

Attendees:       President Lorrie Stromme, Gary R. Johnson, Mike Max, Robert Slater, Kathy Widin, Jim Hermann, Fletcher Johnson

 

Call to Order.             The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by President Lorrie Stromme, on November 10, 2003.

 

Approval of Minutes.             Minutes for September 8, 2003 were reviewed and approved.

                                                Minutes for October 6, 2003 were reviewed and approved.

 

Discussions:

 

Mr. Max

Southeast Asian Community UCF outreach meeting went well.  Over 200 people showed up.  The meet was made possible with a grant from NUTFAC.

 

Old Business.

 

Executive Secretary

A meeting was held after the last board meeting.  In attendance were Mr. Max, Mr. Holman, Ms. Katie Himanga and Ms. Lara Newberger.  When consideration of work with MSA is taken into account the amount of work would be over the budgeted $5,000 due to the different needs of the organizations.

 

New

 

New President

Mr. Ken Simons' letter concerning his interest in the MN/STAC Presidency was distributed.  Discussion followed.

 

2004 Speaker Schedule

Mr. Johnson gave an update on the ongoing search for speakers at the General MN/STAC meeting. Rich Hauer is set for December 2003.

 

General Meeting Location

Discussion of the need for a new location for the General MN/STAC meeting.  Need for Dept of Ag to be replaced.  Possible sites:  Horticultural Society, Egan, Bachmans, DOT, History Center, Minneapolis Park Board and Arcola Mill will need to be looked into. 

 

Invasive species meeting

Invasive species meeting, present Geir Friisoe DOA, Repetitive McNamara (of Hoffman and McNamara), Sheldon Johnson.  Lots of concern for "hype" about EAB and Gypsy Moth.  Possible Legislative info workshop.

 

Discussion followed of the need for MN/STAC to be involved in some way on these issues.  Initial meetings are already occurring.  Pres. Stromme and Mr. Hermann are on the group/committee.  How to get our message out.  Ms. Widin's article will be out in January in the Northern Gardener.  FAQ's on the MN/STAC website.  Possible press release.

 

Adjournment.  M/S/A   Mr. Max, Mr. Hermann, approved.  Meeting adjourned 10:30.

 

Respectfully submitted:  Robert Slater