July, 2025

 Eagle Heights Garden Committee Minutes

July 9, 2025  7 PM

Remote Meeting

 

Pam, Zach, Ann, Barb A, Lily, Alex and Karen.

Alex started the meeting.

Minutes  With a motion by Lily and seconded by Barb A the June 2025 minutes were approved. 

Registrar Update

A meeting was held about the leaf mulch situation with Teri from Shorewood, Rhonda, Lily, and Malachi. The meeting went well. Although we can't get any more leaves this year, we can expect to get more loads that last year in the fall and they will begin deliveries earlier. 

There area a few empty plots at UH. There are three people on the waitlist for EH. 

The Garden's Network reached out about the possibility of a tour at EH for people from outside of the gardens. Lily would give this tour if we did this. The Committee approved.

The windrow composting will begin soon. The tarps that we ordered have arrived. The pile for UH has been moved.

We received a proposal from a gardener and teacher at Eagle's Wing about the possibility of a natural play structure. The two locations proposed were either by the sandbox or in the former 400s. Lily will share the proposal. The Committee agreed to the play area pending approval by the GOC.

There have not been reports of bean beetles yet this season. The Committee approved the purchase of parasitic wasp larvae if they are needed this season. Motion by Ann and seconded by Karen.

Garden Worker Report

Pam is doing a lot of mowing. She has also led some workdays. Zach is using the riding mower for the main paths and edges. Zach also repaired the share shelf with Chris (volunteer) and is now waiting to get some paint to finish the shelf. Hopefully the other one can be completed this season also. Zach also power washed the memorial while working on the shelf.

Pam, Lily, Zach, and Nick will meet on Friday to talk about the 1300s water line project. 

Karen proposed buying a new mower, since we are having so many issues with the current ones. Zach suggested a Toro might be a good option. Pam would prefer a lighter mower. Lily will check with Sean in Apartment Facilities to see if their team has any recommendations. The Committee agreed to a budget of $500 for a new mower. Motion by Ann, seconded by Karen. It was decided that an electric mower would not be powerful enough to get through the tall grass. 

It was agreed to plan for the Tomato Tasting in late August. Lily will apply for the temporary food service permit.

Motion by Barb A and seconded by Lily to adjourn which passed.

Adjourned about 7:33 pm

Submitted by Karen, subject to correction by the Garden Committee