Shade Tree Board

Meetings 

The Shade Tree Board meets the 4th Tuesday every other month at 12:00 noon in the Development & Engineering Services Building Annex.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
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Minutes are also available following approval.
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About the Shade Tree Board 

The Shade Tree Board is responsible for administering the tree ordinance. The duties of the board include the following:

• Develop and administer a master tree plan for the city that is subject to review and approval by the traffic engineer.
• Develop and review, as necessary, recommended policies to carry out the intent of this chapter.
• Assist in coordinating tree-related activities.
• Coordinate publicity concerning the tree ordinance requirements.
• Conduct an Arbor Day ceremony.
• Provide tree information to the community.
• Maintain a recommended tree list for the community.
• Recognize groups and individuals completing tree projects.
• Coordinate donations of trees or money to purchase trees.
• Hear citizen concerns regarding tree problems during scheduled meetings.
• Perform other tree-related duties and opportunities that arise from time to time.

Terms 

The Tree Board has nine board members, serving two-year staggered terms.

Members 

• Jo Benjamin
• Amy Banks (MainStreet)
• Tom Cassada (Councilman)
• Will Jones
• Jimmy Isom (CU)
• Matt Coleman
• Andrew Dinsmore
• Cindi Richardson
• Clark Taylor

The City is celebrating its 33rd consecutive year as a Tree City and its 2nd year as a Bee City. Below is from the 2025 Arbor Day/Tree City/Bee City/Mayor's Tree Initiative event held on Tuesday, April 22nd at Arnold Elementary School.