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Committee weighs moving meetings to afternoons and plans Harvest Festival pie contest fundraising

Park and Tree Committee · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Staff said several applicants have applied for the committee's open seat and admin/finance will schedule interviews; staff proposed moving committee meetings to 4:00 p.m. (1st or 3rd Tuesday) and members discussed Harvest Festival pie contest sponsorship and entry limits.

During roundtable, staff reported several applicants for the committee's open seat and said admin and finance will schedule a meeting to interview candidates and vote on appointments.

Staff also proposed aligning all city committees to afternoon meetings, offering the 1st or 3rd Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. as possible options; members were asked to consider the change and provide feedback.

On event planning, staff outlined fundraising goals for the Harvest Festival pie contest and asked for help soliciting sponsors. Committee members discussed limiting entries to keep judging manageable and suggested a $10 suggested donation per pie to raise funds.

One committee member offered to take on outreach for sponsors and the Chair volunteered a $10 contribution to kickstart fundraising.