22-04 Approved Tree Board MinutesCrystal Tree Board Minutes
April 6, 2022
Crystal Community Center
The Parks and Recreation Commission Tree Board meeting was called to order at 6:45 pm by
Crystal Tree Board chair Tony Sumnicht.
Tree Board members in attendance were: Shaz Ahmadi, Dave Anderson, Joyce Cooper, Forest
Eidbo, Lynn Haney, Erin Kolb, Jesse McCaffrey, Taji Onesirosan, and Tony Sumnicht. Also present
were: John Elholm, Brad Fortin, and Scott Berggren from the City Staff.
Mr. Fortin reviewed the Forestry Annual report, highlighting work done in the past year. Crystal
currently has five certified tree inspectors. Their primary focus is tree inspections, maintenance,
and replacement throughout the year. City staff and contractors removed 225 trees in the past
year. The existence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) is a concern and the motivation for
increased tree removals. The goal is one for one replacement. The replacement trees being
planted come from a wide species variety. The goal is to have no more than 5% of any species
within Crystal. A tree nursery was created on the old public works site to create an accessible
and more cost-effective source for trees.
Tree Board members discussed the May 4 Arbor Day event. The in-person event will be held at
Bass Lake Park, with a park clean-up at 6 pm and other activities beginning at 6:30 pm. City staff
will also create a virtual website to provide resources to Crystal residents. The City will give
away 40 trees to residents (pollinator-friendly). Trees will be handed out at the event. The
remaining trees will be planted in the city’s tree nursery.
Ms. Haney made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Ms. Kolb seconded the motion.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 pm.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 5, 2023, at 6:45 pm – at the Crystal Community Center.
John Elholm
Recorder