June 23rd, 2010 Meeting Summary
-- see also the
May 26, 2010 meeting summary
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Introductions:
Norah Gaynor (King County Parks), Herb Bone (MAR/C, FOMP
Board), Christina Merton (Marymoor Community Gardener's Association), Michael Hobbs
(Eastside Audubon, FOMP Secretary)
2.
Park Tree Inventory and Plan - The grant paperwork is
proceeding slowly. We should be able to present a plan at the July
meeting. The board will meet, possibly on the 21st or 22nd of July
to finalize the contract.
3.
CIP / Project Updates:
a.
BirdLoop: Concrete work for the bicycle racks has been started.
They will also be installing an 8' x 10' shed in the East Meadow, tucked
behind a couple of trees. This is
b. Maintenance and Art Barn Renovation –
exterior painting underway.
c. Community Garden - New water connection near
completion.
d.
Electrical Work – Project to upgrade food court at the concert venue
complete.
e. Garden Loosestrife Control Project –
access paths have been cut. Spraying will commence after Cirque, while
the plants are flowering.
f.
Tennis Court Repairs – Work scheduled for July 5-16,
weather permitting. All courts will be closed during work.
g. Pet Garden - Gardeners Association will plant shrubs
to block openings
h.
Sammamish Rowing Association boat house – Permit issued.
Work to start in early July.
4. Events:
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Last Cirque show will be July 11. Some good
seats are opening up for sale for some performances - check
their website.
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New probable event - Private Russian school fundraiser concert,
July 17, at MacNair field (where the Movies in the Park are
held).
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New concert - David Gray, September 12. There are no other
concerts expected for the ConcertsAtMarymoor season.
5.
Other:
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There is a huge infestation of Poison Hemlock at the Compost Piles.
There are hundreds of plants in flower. Additionally, there is one plant growing
in the Community Gardens. Norah indicated that the Compost Pile plants
have been sprayed with pesticide a couple of times, but it has not appeared
to work. This plant is highly toxic, and difficult to dispose of.
Norah will pursue control efforts as soon as possible.
Next Meeting:
Wednesday June 23, 2010, 7:00 – 9:00pm. Marymoor Art Barn.
These notes were made by
Michael Hobbs, and they do not constitute an official record of the
meeting. They may have inaccuracies and omissions. If anyone has any
complaints about the content of these notes, they should direct them to Michael
Hobbs at fomp@marymoor.org, and he will endeavor to
correct them.
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