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Commissioners confirmed the pop-up schedule: Tuesday, June 17 at Sherwood Acres Park; July 15 at Wetmore Park; and Aug. 12 at Oregon Trail Park. Each event is planned for roughly 6 to 7:30 p.m. Commission members assigned staffing for the June and July events and asked for volunteers for display preparation.

Members discussed donated and purchased tools intended for demonstrations. A local donor identified as Lepo donated pruning tools, which commissioners said retail at about $50 each, and the commission considered purchasing a hole saw. “We do have, a need, I believe, for a hole saw there that they would not donate. But we can buy one for $185… Lowe’s has the telescopic ones for $70,” one commissioner said. Commissioners discussed budget constraints from recent giveaway and tent purchases and said they would decide whether to buy higher-end tools for commission use or recommend lower-cost homeowner options.

Commissioners agreed to retain sharp demonstration tools in the commission’s possession during public events rather than letting the public handle them directly. “Since they’re sharp, is hold them in our possession, not let people just grab them,” a commissioner said, adding that staff or volunteers would demonstrate usage at a specific tree when needed.

Members reviewed new display items: a tent with the commission logo and a QR code on all four sides, magnetic clips, pens, decals and a backdrop designed to clip directly onto the tent. A commissioner said maintenance staff had produced a backdrop mount to simplify assembly. Commissioners also asked for volunteers to inventory display and brochure materials stored in the urban forestry office ahead of upcoming outreach events.

Other items noted at the meeting: a recent Tree City recognition delivery and a donated tree placed in front of the service department; a staff posting for an arborist candidate pool was underway with interviews ongoing; and the commission approved the minutes from its May 12 meeting by voice vote.

Ending: Commissioners asked members to reply to staffing requests for the pop-ups and to review the outreach materials ahead of the next meeting on July 14 at 3:30 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Urban Forestry meeting 6/9/25","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners finalized dates and locations for summer 'pop up in the park' outreach events, reviewed donated and purchased tools and giveaways, and discussed modest equipment purchases and who will manage the tools during events.","taxTitle","Stow City, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",55000,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6206778,"Stow City Urban Forestry Commission to revise community tree management plan; annual approval deferred to next meeting",133,306705,440315,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3760616-bdfc2cac5fcdd42652942195bc7ff29b&start=306&end=440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3760616-bdfc2cac5fcdd42652942195bc7ff29b/thumbnail_306705.jpg","/articles/6206778/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Stow-City-Urban-Forestry-Commission-to-revise-community-tree-management-plan-annual-approval-deferred-to-next-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206778-ab84b27d2ae083b248b1019e58fa79fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775598768&Signature=o8eSaqCqGyPzOXKbD2YGnIFrluGXzvIqxrfHBVdaaHgGuQZTC2TOfiGc45Ld0IT9pHpG8Y4sMGf7pi0vDowkGkylZUjo0P5AKyDzsyeAqipcc-m3mPxZq1H4vmKwpS1WMajAcAEHeAzsah5DvBSUfG3QEYypubqGJxbYfKQHgbiLNz8ovg0w2AzttQ85o8hRnr06Np8Tvc~6~2al8vlQKsB4FguV7a8taEAXbuFl9hxeOVoC8uz3TVFGSgS0HxgNcKDb6kNAOBc6eWlRB3XZ7UuBsRR~LeaudrX82JqyjloZqnPpktvpuwxb61XM2QYEm0p8XTA8HsyuaPxy9BPs5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commission members reviewed proposed updates to the Stow City Community Tree Management Plan at the June 9 meeting and agreed to revise pruning schedules and administrative implementation language before a formal vote.

Members said the plan has not been formally approved for two years and that the proposed edits remove a three-year pruning cycle that has not been completed, leaving a five-year pruning schedule instead. “We cut out a lot of the, like, three-year pruning things because it’s not getting done,” one commissioner said, adding that “let’s just cut out the three-year thing. So let’s leave it at five.”

The draft also removes repeated individual names (for example, Sue and Jill) and replaces them with titles to avoid frequent updates when personnel change. Commissioners discussed adding at least two or three people with access to the TreeKeeper tree-management software to maintain the master street-tree planting list and other records. “I think Mike is on there, but there needs to be at least two or three people on there that can manage that and have access,” one member said.

Members asked for copies of the revised plan and agreed to circulate edits by email. A commissioner said they would consolidate the changes and present a final document for approval at the next meeting; the group did not adopt the plan at the June 9 meeting.

Less critical details: commissioners questioned whether a master street-tree planting list is maintained in TreeKeeper or in the city’s tree ordinance; staff were asked to confirm the list’s source and location. The commission set a timetable to review the edited draft and seek formal approval at the following meeting.

Ending: The commission’s next meeting is July 14 at 3:30 p.m., when members expect to vote on the revised Community Management Plan.","Commission members reviewed updates to the Community Management Plan, proposing to remove short-cycle pruning tasks and replace individual names with titles; members said they will finalize and approve the document at the next meeting.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6206783,"Stow City Urban Forestry Commission to add nonvoting student ambassadors; selection process not set",180,25975,206730,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3760616-bdfc2cac5fcdd42652942195bc7ff29b&start=25&end=206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3760616-bdfc2cac5fcdd42652942195bc7ff29b/thumbnail_25975.jpg","/articles/6206783/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Stow-City-Urban-Forestry-Commission-to-add-nonvoting-student-ambassadors-selection-process-not-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6206783-02aa6a0ba8ac33846554a1d6d57d09b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775598768&Signature=jpD8c2CrUTaIpsHt1rWAbqeU~AXi7M2RKrWLlX~f0k5aYoYgs-UvIPni-RnXKw2l5KPbfltusi83vbhWq-O4tzM-drsM7jL89fBr1OSqfjMGNWAgZfk3uN~g3Av32IpxTujxFFM7KIv~2emNOqg8VM7LDDfzawwhy5bDoMzu1BV1Skiy~QrNNFn5movFLHmdgTGLPzZ1NgAUvTb4AXsH8gY~ko5kMs2H6QOt1uVEwQ90-poxpDtiRBthXnrV2DvIVB7FPv5yzfQhZayxe8nuDUOwrl57nX1bI6dz2Y8UeAwfKppF31alIJ-jBZRi9Cyikd~C3TnfPRBRiu82ujlrUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stow City Urban Forestry Commission discussed adding nonvoting student ambassadors to the commission at its June 9 meeting, identifying at least one candidate and leaving selection details to be developed.

Commission members raised the idea of giving students specific outreach roles. “I think maybe we should get them involved with social media somehow,” one commission member said, urging the group to match responsibilities to students’ interests and skills.

Commissioners said the city’s legal guidance bars students from exercising voting power. “No voting power. Basically, it’s just… a student position, but it’s not like an official board member,” a commission member said during the meeting. Members agreed the youth could still take part in discussion and influence work by advising the commission.

The commission named one candidate, Alex McMahon, described in the meeting as a high school student who will be a senior next year. Members said they expect to recruit another student through a local Kent program and noted a similar nonvoting youth role already exists on the Stow Arts Commission.

Conversation at the meeting focused on keeping the role flexible while clarifying expectations. Commissioners asked about time commitments and meeting frequency after McMahon raised those questions in email exchanges. Members said they want to hear from the students directly to learn what they hope to contribute and to shape duties accordingly.

No formal appointment process was set at the meeting. Commissioners agreed to “see how it goes” as they begin adding youth participants and to allow the commission to choose titles such as “student ambassador” or another designation for outreach purposes. The meeting record shows no vote or formal adoption of a recruitment policy; members plan to discuss implementation further at future meetings.

Less critical details: members noted other jurisdictions use similar nonvoting youth roles and that staff will coordinate outreach and recruitment when the commission defines the process.

The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for July 14 at 3:30 p.m.; commissioners said they will continue planning the student role before formally appointing ambassadors.","At its June 9 meeting, the Stow City Urban Forestry Commission discussed adding student ambassadors (nonvoting), identified one candidate, and debated roles such as social-media outreach and time commitments. Commissioners said the legal advice limits voting rights and the selection process will be developed.","actionData","errors"]

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