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V. Other Public and Private Lands, e.g., schools, commercial, <br /> industrial, cemeteries, residential, etc. (with A through <br /> D as above) <br /> 2. Develop a strategic plan for public information and <br /> educational activities: <br /> I. Target information to citizens, developers, arborists, <br /> architects, planners, builders, etc. <br /> II. Provide training for private and public tree maintenance <br /> people that includes motivating them to participate in a <br /> tree maintenance program. <br /> III. Provide a "hot line" with public information and education <br /> on appropriate selection, planting, and maintenance of <br /> trees. <br /> IV. Schedule appearances at schools, other agencies, etc. <br /> Prepare articles for publications and other media. <br /> Emphasize the importance of trees and the mission of the <br /> Tree Commission. <br /> V. Establish a regular program to teach school children about <br /> the benefits of our urban forest and how to plant and <br /> maintain trees. Continue Arbor Day celebrations with <br /> ( school children. <br /> Staff informed the commission of their response to its decisions. Mr. Weber <br /> mentioned that the commission's help would be necessary to revise ordinances, <br /> but that commissioners should keep in mind the resources of the Planning <br /> Division. Mr. Drapela suggested that the commission refer to the Park Master <br /> Plan and the Department of Public Safety's long -range plan. Last, Mr. Post <br /> reminded the group that as an advisory body, the group discussion process is <br /> extremely important so that all interests are heard and discussed. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. <br /> (Recorded by Jacqueline Woge) <br /> mnmtc 032990 <br /> MINUTES - -Tree Commission March 29, 1990 Page 4 <br /> Work Session <br />