Beautification and Tree Board Regular Meeting 09.29.2026

The City of Millwood Beautification and Tree Board’s regular meeting, identified by the title as September 29, 2026, focused on planning for Arbor Day 2027 and landscaping along the interurban trail. Members discussed possible tree locations and favored native, potentially coniferous species, in part because railroad herbicide spraying has damaged broadleaf trees and shrubs. A board member said they typically budget about $1,200 for a tree, but next year’s budget had not yet been prepared; donation was also raised as a possibility. No tree purchase, contract, or spending authorization was approved.

The board also discussed testing lower-cost native flowers and shrubs, maintaining existing native-grass plantings, and keeping trail landscaping low-maintenance. Staff will develop potential tree locations and planting options for later discussion. The board agreed to move its December meeting from December 29 to December 9 at 6 p.m. No other procurement activity was identified.