Shade Tree & Parks Commission

About the Shade Tree & Parks Commission

Purpose

The 5 member Shade Tree & Parks Commission studies and makes recommendations with respect to landscaping on public property.

Powers

Advisory to the Mayor, City Council and City Manager

Obligation

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission has the power to study, investigate, plan, advise, report and recommend to City Council, the City Manager or the Mayor any action, program, plan or legislation which the Commission shall find or determine to be necessary or advisable for the care, preservation, trimming, planting, replanting, removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in public ways, streets and alleys.

The Commission shall also have the power to review the conditions of landscaping, tree maintenance, turf and plantings in city parks and make reports, plans, and recommendations to the City Council, Mayor and City Manager as they may from time to time determine is valuable.

The City Council, Mayor or City Manager may also request the Commission consider various aspects of policy and seek a recommendation as they may wish.

Meetings

The Shade Tree & Parks Commission meets monthly as needed. Meetings are the second Thursday at 11:00 AM, held in City Hall.

Membership

Five members, citizens and residents of the city

Appointment

Mayor, confirmed by City Council

Term

Three year term

Compensation

None

Staff Liaison/Department

Mark L. Heydlauff, City Manager (231) 547-3270