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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-12-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; MinutesMIMUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION December 15, 1955 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Westree at 7:30 A.M, by Chairman lestree at Hilda's Restaurant, Present besides the Chairman were Commissioners, Felt, Christiansen, McClellan, Neilson, Stuart and Huntington. A policy regarding tree removal was formulated as follows: Every possible effort will be exerted to conserve trees in Carlsbad, Requests received for trimming or removal; it is the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission that the Department of Public Works be given authority to approve removal or trimming of any trees, at property owner's expense, if the tree or trees constitute an actual menace to life or property* The Park and Recreation Commission will be contacted if expenditure of City funds from the Park and Recreation budget is considered advisable by the Public Works Department for necessary tree trimming. Other requests for tree removal will be referred to the Park and Recreation Commission, It is considered advisable that suitable trees replace any trees removed. Action wastaken on the following requests for removal or trimndngr Getae: Trimming previously authorized, Dyehe: Trimming previously authorized, Gastroy Trimming Previously authorized, Gospel Tabernacle: It was the decision of the Commission that of the seven Cypress trees on East side of Jefferson, end trees are to remain and consent given to remove every other tree (three trees) and the City will pay 50/6 of cost if property owners pay other 50$. Kinmant 1138 Knowles Avenue: Removal of Camphor tree not approved since, after inspection, the Commission believes it is. beautiful tree, well placed} planting underneath appears to be satisfactory and it is recommended that the tree be conserved, Tolles: 3091 Jefferson - Request for removal of Eucalyptus tree for proposed carport. After physical Inspection, removal not recommended as it does not appear to be essential, since driveway access seems to be adequate. Commission recommends trimming of all three Eucalyptus trees on this property, Gettle: Tree located on East side alleyway between Madison and Jefferson at Grandj requested prunning, low hanging branches. The 6ommlssion requests the Public Works Department to trim same* Palms - Elm Street; It is recommended that the Public Workd Department trim dead Palm fronds on Palm frees located on Elm Avenue, between State and Madison, Morabek: Chestnut, East of Carlsbad Blvd - Request removal of dead Pine Trees, It is recommended that the Public Works Department remove dead Pine trees, including roots* Commissioner Huntington reported the Jr, High Chamber of Commerce, under the supervision of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, is sponsoring a Christmas Decoration Contest. Two prizes have been authorized for daytime and night decorations. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 P.M, Respectfully submitted*