Attendees: Pres. Lorrie Stromme, Rich Hauer, Kirk Brown, Kathy Widin, Robert Slater, Jim Hermann, Ken Holman, Mike Max. 

Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by President Lorrie Stromme, on June 10, 2002, at the Twin Cities Tree Trust, St. Paul, MN.

Approval of Minutes. The Minutes of the 5-6-2002 Board meeting were reviewed and approved. Motion/Second/Carried: Mr. Max, Mr. Brown. Approved.

Announcements: 
Mr. Hauer discussed the spraying of Gypsy moth in south Minneapolis. There have been few complaints. The quarantine ends around June 15, 2002. 

Pres. Stromme reviewed the list of speakers for the MnSTAC membership meetings. Discussion followed concerning the use of commercial companies and people who are associated with the sales of equipment or services as speakers. 

An updated list contact information regarding Board members was handed out. 

The USDA Forest Service is moving ahead with its plans to hire a technology-transfer coordinator for the Midwest Center for Urban Forestry. A planning meeting is scheduled for August 2002. 

Discussion of MnSTAC outreach and potential candidates for the job. Michael Max offered to make some contacts with a couple of people in northern Minnesota.

Old Business: 
E-newsletter. A lengthy discussion of MnSTAC E-news, what should be included, and formats followed. General consensus of the Board was to continue to move ahead on investigation of this matter. 

Membership lists. Board members reviewed the MnSTAC membership list. General discussion of errors and corrections followed. Mr. Max raised the subject of potential use of the list. Who should be allowed access and use, non-profit?, commercial? No resolution. Ken Holman offered to work with Michael 
Max to develop a policy.

New Business
MnSTAC’s Annual Report. Vice-President Michael Max agreed to be responsible for preparing the Annual Report for MnSTAC members.

Mr. Dave Devoto wishes to step down as chair of the Planning Committee.

Budget. Mr. Holman passed out the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. More money is allocated to Arbor Month Partnership due to rule changes at the Federal level. Discussion followed concerning the budget and the meaning of the internalized funds for DNR and educational component of the Arbor Month 
Partnership change. Motion was made to approve the proposed budget pending an answer to the question concerning the meaning of the internalized DNR funds. Motion/Second/Carried: Mr. Hauer, Mr. Max. Approved. 

Mr. Max: The City of Ramsey is starting preparation of a tree ordinance.

Mr. Holman: Discussion of the DNR Division of Forestry Partnership Award for the Builders Association. 

Adjournment. Motion/Second/Carried: Mr. Holman, Mr. Brown. Approved. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m. 

Respectfully submitted: Robert Slater

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