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Board approves planting a black willow on Duck Island and discusses volunteer support for access
Summary
The Memorial Park Board approved planting a black willow on Duck Island and heard that volunteers have offered boats and kayaks to support work on the island; some discussion concerned past coordination with RIPS and access logistics.
The board discussed Duck Island management and planting, and approved a motion to plant a willow tree on the island.
Board members said they had limited recent updates from RIPS (the group that had previously managed some Duck Island work) and described coordination issues regarding who would pay for and perform island work. Several volunteers said boats and kayaks are available if transportation across the water is needed, and one board member said they would call RIPS to discuss an alternate plan.
A motion to plant a black willow on Duck Island was made, seconded and carried by the board (see “Votes at a glance” for the formal motion record). Board discussion included a question about whether the willow to be planted would be a native species; a board member confirmed that a black willow was acceptable.
Ending: Volunteers offered boats and other support for Duck Island access; the board approved planting a black willow and will follow up to coordinate planting details and any permissions required from partner groups.
