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Government Type

Municipality

Entity

St. George

Public Body

Shade Tree Board

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Notice Title

Shade Tree and Beautification Board

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Notice

Event Start Date & Time

January 26, 2021 12:00 PM

Event End Date & Time

January 26, 2021 01:15 PM

Description/Agenda

SHADE TREE AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD MEETING IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEETING JANURY 26, 2021 MILLCREEK FACILITY CONFERENCE ROOM PRESENT: Board President Kevin Holyoak Board Member John Sorenson Board Member Rick Heflebower Commissioner Gil Almquist Deputy Director of Parks Shane Moore Director of Leisure Services Shane McAffee Planning & Zoning Manager John Willis Parks Manager Ben Neumann Horticulture Chris Brandt EXCUSED: Mayor Michelle Randall GUESTS: Kevin Hepner - Property Owner/Arby's Bill Ross - Quality Choice Construction Jake Smith - Dominion Energy OPENING: Shane Moore, Deputy Director of Parks, called the meeting to order. AGENDA: 1. Discussion and consideration of tree(s) removal on location at 777 S 400 E - Janessa Gardner - HOA President Applicant Janessa Gardner did not attend the meeting. Per Tawnee Graywolf, Administrative Professional - Parks Division, Janessa sent an email after the meeting explaining that her HOA board members did not come to a unanimous agreement regarding the tree and would like to be added to the agenda of our next meeting. 2. Discussion and consideration of tree(s) removal on location at 787 N Dixie Dr, New Arby's Location - Vincent Perna, Project Manager Applicant Kevin Hepner is requesting to remove 1 large Ash Tree on Dixie Dr, in front of the new Arby's location. According to Bill Ross from Quality Choice Construction, the new Arby's Monument sign will likely touch the branches of the Ash tree. Kevin explained that the new sign will be about 96' x 72' x 98' Deputy Director of Parks, Shane Moore explained that before the Shade Tree and Beautification Board can make a decision, he recommends committee members go and look at the location of the tree. Request was made to expedite the approval or denial decision for Arby's. 3. Discussion and consideration of tree(s) removal on location at 1490 North Snow Canyon Pkwy - Dominion Energy Applicant Jake Smith from Dominion Energy is requesting the removal of 11 trees along Snow Canyon Pkwy in preparation for a gas pipeline that will be placed 4 - 5 feet in the ground. Jake does not advocate the removal of the trees and is hoping to find a better solution to the issue. However, from previous experience, if the trees are not removed it will cause a large issue in the future. Deputy Director of Parks, Shane Moore suggested that Parks Manager Ben Neumann go out to the location and inventory the trees. It was also suggested that shrubs be used to replace the trees in that location. 4. Consider approval of minutes from the meeting held on October 20, 2020 MOTION: A motion was made by Gil Almquist to deny Ted Spilsbury's request to remove the Sycamore tree in front of Spilsbury Mortuary. The recommendation was to prune and trim the tree. SECOND: The motion was seconded by Kevin Holyoak. VOTE: Shane Moore called for a vote, as follows: Board President Kevin Holyoak - aye Board Member John Sorenson - aye Board Member Rick Heflbower - aye Commissioner Gil Almquist - aye The vote was unanimous, and the motion carried. ADJOURN: The Meeting was adjourned at 1:15 PM

Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify the Parks Office at 435-627-4530.

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

390 N 3050 E
St George, UT 84790
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Contact Name

Rachel Hurd

Contact Email

rachel.hurd@sgcityutah.gov

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March 11, 2021 11:09 AM

Notice Last Edited On

March 11, 2021 11:09 AM

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