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The group said it had secured a registration (tree number 77) and was pursuing possible donated pre-lit trees. Commissioners discussed creating decorations using locally made \"tree cookies\" painted by children or other craft-based ornaments and suggested coordinating with local schools to involve students. The commission discussed a dual approach: one tree to remain in Stowe as a display year to year and a second sponsored tree for Akron Children's as a fundraiser.

Commissioners expressed interest in a wildlife or \"urban ecosystem\" theme that could include bird- or wildlife-themed ornaments, binoculars or bird books, and gift cards or donated gardening tools placed under the fundraising tree. They noted a previous $250 grant had been used for decorations and that additional gift certificates from area businesses would help increase the tree's fundraising value.

Members discussed logistics for transporting a donated pre-lit tree if one is provided, and considered whether to create a handmade tree if donations do not arrive in time. The commission also discussed supplying ornaments made by schoolchildren and using existing \"tree cookies\" from past events. The transcript indicates commissioners will continue to solicit sponsors and finalize a theme before the next meeting; no formal budget increase or sponsorship commitments were recorded in the transcript.

The commission flagged two constraints: the fundraiser is a formal event (described as a \"black tie affair\" for Akron Children's) and some sponsor items (for example, gift certificates) need to be handled per the fundraiser's rules rather than hung on the tree as ornaments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Urban Forestry Meeting 7-14-25","oneSentenceSummary","The commission discussed sponsoring a decorated holiday tree for Akron Children's Hospital, planning a wildlife/urban-ecosystem theme and seeking gift-card or tool donations as sponsors.","taxTitle","Stow City, Summit County, Ohio","taxId",55000,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6172794,"Commission sets Sept. 30 deadline for big-tree contest; form and measurements to be posted",372,331000,703000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386985-aa325e448e3dd32cdc77e3c0d909957b&start=331&end=703","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386985-aa325e448e3dd32cdc77e3c0d909957b/thumbnail_331000.jpg","/articles/6172794/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Commission-sets-Sept-30-deadline-for-big-tree-contest-form-and-measurements-to-be-posted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172794-9144d30e2b3530611b3ba211c1dd113c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770907911&Signature=N4NhoJ8Pg1mSzt4NF9uxVKXGN8kGV4gQTPwBmkLNKJHj8dTyZZBz7YuzEB6kNIQhwZdY1x4TO-cqmKDWAMYMA5AMzbwtNfDHUlgLanj6sxjyGS900N4kXoTFzpnbBYZvjLjaoGEiNdi4uAf6boyyMJTJNeirVI7LIWyXmp7ZwDB8wKyEAhfRtcZJT8OFlnZMr7ran3IEF253Xxe-BJb3r6r0wAMMsQApC4~b1LlCL4F~KFVI9JcjvLQzivGgZxOhCa~pAwCfUcDlCEY9~Yy5GmzeUHNHPFVOESBEAG3I8Tqw11bE6dsmBCEhq5xSZoHPaAL1rdv9efBibp6Hlyeykg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stowe Urban Forestry Commission set a Sept. 30 submission deadline for its seasonal big-tree contest and agreed to focus the contest on evergreens or conifers. Commissioners discussed measurement rules, submission logistics and outreach at the July 14 meeting.

Commissioners said they would use a simple set of measurements and emphasized canopy spread as the primary metric for this year’s contest after past experience showed height measurements were difficult and inconsistent. Members discussed pulling measuring guidance from prior handouts and using the commission's Urban Forestry email and an online form (Microsoft Forms was suggested) to accept entries, photos and location details.

The group debated who may nominate a tree. Commissioners said a nominee does not necessarily have to own the property where a tree stands; renters may nominate trees. The commission also discussed the need for applicants to grant permission for commission volunteers to access private property to take measurements, and to provide address, contact information and a photograph with submissions. Commissioners said they would conduct due diligence to confirm property lines and ensure nominated trees are present before declaring winners.

The commission discussed timing: opening the form in August, accepting entries through September, evaluating entries in October–November, and awarding winners in late November or December. They talked about leaving multiple weeks for submissions to increase participation and about coordinating the form posting with municipal staff or Parks and Recreation.

Logistics discussed included: using a shared online form to collect required fields, enabling photo uploads, requiring a statement that submission allows a commission member to enter the property for measurements, and routing submissions to commissioners (email or shared folder). Commissioners also agreed to review and finalize the posting text together before public release.

The transcript shows no formal vote on the contest parameters; rather, these were agreed by discussion and scheduling during the meeting. Several members emphasized outreach to attract more nominations than in prior years.","The commission agreed to run a big-tree contest focused on evergreens/conifers, set a Sept. 30 submission deadline, and discussed using an online form and measurements of canopy spread for entries.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6172800,"Stowe commission approves Community Street Tree District management plan",27,1044000,1071000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5386985-aa325e448e3dd32cdc77e3c0d909957b&start=1044&end=1071","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5386985-aa325e448e3dd32cdc77e3c0d909957b/thumbnail_1044000.jpg","/articles/6172800/Stow-City/Summit-County/Ohio/Stowe-commission-approves-Community-Street-Tree-District-management-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6172800-54c40f3bf654144097ff0bb028d0106a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770907911&Signature=FMVcIRegMGjcxeTvlZa8nxOKguMR~ZEiWEbe7c5sU-4LxVscuD0yKcBIE9Ix81gC2d6rCIwp1b55xnGVUA~Xc~8nzADo9p2wcP5UpNGRiQppTWvsZCMKUlLgISSdzdG-EQL9~1DX30mRFBnXMVjDxsn9TqSxqXgi9bG0eng-lEIs27FJCL94Ua9KFfehl5x0lFDVYjhEqvko888RkmP7NHZpgjNigKPQ-wXwF7eWklQQn3lIv-3vno-Sj~lQRChLu2yuacTrdGa6ro85gUtuGZG42hpxND0FbG~BFo2LAGJUK9BKX4A0iD1y4EUW~IT7jIteI8zhsOUQqOrhZKDouw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Stowe Urban Forestry Commission voted to accept the City of Stowe Community Street Tree District Management Plan during its July 14 meeting, moving the long-delayed plan forward. The commission approved the plan by voice vote after members said they had reviewed changes and had no outstanding objections.

Members said the document had been circulated by email before the meeting and that several commissioners reviewed the edits. A motion to accept “the City of Stowe Community Street Tree District Management Plan as submitted” was made and carried by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript.

Commission members framed the vote as catching up on work that had been delayed several months. One member noted the commission is about seven months behind on approving the plan and urged prompt finalization to guide street-tree work and public outreach. The group did not record motions to amend the plan at the meeting.

Next steps discussed included coordinating implementation details with municipal staff and ensuring the plan's recommendations are communicated to Parks and Recreation and other relevant departments. The transcript does not list an implementation timetable or specific budget allocations tied to the plan.

The commission meeting record shows no formal objections recorded in the transcript and no separate secondary motions. The approval was handled as a straightforward acceptance of the submitted plan.

The plan title cited at the meeting was the City of Stowe Community Street Tree District Management Plan; commissioners referenced previously circulated copies when they voted to accept it. Meeting minutes or staff notes will be needed to show any subsequent steps for implementation or to record the formal vote tally.","The Stowe Urban Forestry Commission voted to accept the City of Stowe Community Street Tree District Management Plan after brief review, advancing the document toward implementation.","actionData","errors"]

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