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Poster winners to be recognized June 9; commission weighs lower-cost ground markers and a donated sequoia
Summary
The commission will ask city council to recognize Arbor Week winners on June 9, discussed posting contest photos online, and debated whether to use bronze stakes or lower-cost cast-aluminum plaques for commemorative trees; a donated giant sequoia was offered for Patterson Park.
The Beautification Commission confirmed it will defer recognition of Arbor Week poster winners to the city council meeting on June 9 and discussed how to present winners and photos publicly once a web-posting policy is finalized.
Pat (commissioner) said the poster contest had a "nice turnout" and thanked volunteers and judges; she flagged delivery issues for three award certificates and asked the group to help resolve missing-address problems so families receive their awards.
Why it matters: commissioners want contest winners publicly acknowledged while avoiding duplication or late publicity. They also debated how to make commemorative tree markers durable and cost-effective.
What happened: the commission discussed options for commemorative markers. Pat reviewed two approaches: a traditional solid bronze plaque with hardware that runs over $500 when mounted with the required fitting and stake, versus a cast-aluminum marker set in concrete that she said would cost about $252 plus installation. Commissioners noted bronze plaques have been damaged by mowing equipment and that a flat-in-ground aluminum plaque could be less vulnerable and less costly to families who purchase memorial plantings.
Separately, the chair said she had been given a two-foot giant sequoia by Joe Aiken of the Arboriculture Society and proposed planting it in Patterson Park as part of the arboretum pending city approval from staff (Chad).
Next steps: Pat was asked to collect cost and mounting details (including DPW installation recommendations) so the commission can decide whether to recommend continuing the bronze tradition or to adopt a lower-cost flat-in-ground marker. The chair will contact Chad to request permission to plant the donated sequoia in the arboretum.
Attribution: quotes and attributions in this article come from Pat and the chair as identified in the transcript.
