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City Hall 55 W. Tompkins Street Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-4181 www.ci.galesburg.il.us
Tree Commission – July 10, 2023
City Hall, Galesburg, IL
Meeting Called to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Ann Pennington
Attendance: Members Present:
Jane Easterly, Ann Pennington, Bill Sime, Dan Thompson
Pat Trant,
City of Galesburg:
Elizabeth Varner, Director of Parks and Recreation
Don Miles, Superintendent of Parks
Guest: Tom Simkins, Project 350
Minutes:
The minutes of the June 2023 meeting were approved with the correction that Don Miles
was not absent, and total trees planted for Project 350 should be 206 total and 91 for
2023 to date. The minutes were approved with motions from Pat Trant and Bill Sime.
Forestry Report:
Jane Easterly inquired about a dead ash tree at Joe E. Anderson Park area at Lake Storey
as to how the City determines when to take a dead tree down. Jane would like to see the
tree stay for the woodpeckers who are nesting in it. Dan Thompson suggested leaving
the log after removing the limbs that could cause harm to people.
Old Business:
The Champion Tree Application is now on the website. Last month a guest, Ms. Ferren,
asked about a tree at 59 Imperial Street. This tree was determined to be a locust, not an
ash tree.
New Business: None
Citizen Comment: Raise up the tree canopy at Standish for increased security.
Standish Park:
The Tree Commission then walked to Standish Park to determine the height of the Tree Tags on
the trees. It was determined to place the tags higher so they could not be as easy to remove by
the public or vandalism. It was also determined to place the tags on the side close to the walk
path so they are easier to find. The tree map was viewed, and Don will work at updating it.
Additional Comments: None
City Hall 55 W. Tompkins Street Galesburg, IL 61401 309-343-4181 www.ci.galesburg.il.us
Meeting Adjourned: The meeting was adjourned.
Next Meeting: Monday, August 14, 2023
Elizabeth Varner
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Director of Parks & Recreation, Elizabeth Varner