Tree Advisory Board

Introduction

Established in 2012, the Tree Advisory Board is tasked with beautifying the city through the planting and maintenance of trees and Arbor Day. Their responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate and promote Arbor Day activities;
  • Review and update a five-year plan to plant and maintain trees on city property;
  • Support public awareness and education programs relating to trees;
  • Review city department concerns relating to tree care;
  • Submit an annual report of its activities to the city council;
  • Assist with the annual application to renew the Tree City USA designation;
  • Develop a list of recommended trees for planting on city property; and
  • Other duties that may be assigned by city council.

Rules and Regulations

Board Membership

The City Council appoints the seven members of the board. Members serve staggered 3-year terms.

Members

Marco Solis (Chair)

Appointments: 2025
Term expires: February 2028

Julie Rydell (Vice-Chair)

Appointments: 2021, 2023
Term expires: February 2026

Sharon Boon

Appointments: 2024, 2025
Term expires: February 2028

Brian Lawrence

Appointments: 2012, 2021, 2024
Term expires: February 2027

Mehgan Pokorny

Appointment: 2023, 2024
Term expires: February 2027

Pam Harper

Appointment: 2024
Term expires: August 2027

Vacant

Appointment: 
Term expires: February 2028

Meetings

The Tree Advisory Board meets quarterly on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm. Meetings will be published on our website calendar.