The Spring Gardens A Path Forward. General Membership Meeting: February 10, 2018

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1 The Spring Gardens A Path Forward General Membership Meeting: February 10, 2018

2 Agenda Welcome Introduction of New Officers Vote on New Committee Recap of 2017 in the Garden Garden Permanence Committee Reports A Path Forward 2018 Plot signup

3 2018 Steering Committee Officers New officer elected by steering committee Sergio Armani Chair David Berch Vice Chair Michael Cherubini Treasurer Angie Jaszek - Secretary

4 Membership Vote The committees of the Steering Committee are currently designated by the Garden s byelaws. The Steering Committee would like to create a Governance Committee to help ensure that the SC is fullfiling the needs and wishes of its membership. What is a Governance Committee Determines membership needs of the steering committee Ensures that steering committee and garden is operating within the confines of the byelaws Creates membership rules that meets the needs of the garden and its membership Measures the quality of performance of the steering committee as a whole and that of individual board members

5 Recap of 2017 in the Garden Garden permanence stalled but still part of our future Successful year for Gardeners, despite the heat Excellent volunteer day turnouts North Street perimeter transformed Wall rebuilt Bamboo removed and stones laid New seating area Center lawn and tree area cleaned up Sign removed and will be replaced but moved Lawn has been graded ongoing project Unsafe stone piles removed Design concept and construction continues to transform our garden

6 Treasurer s Report: 2017 Full Year Results B Delta Checking Account $12,486 $24,595 $24,595 $0 Revenue $20,165 $28,041 $20,470 $7,571 Membership Dues $10,730 $9,350 $9,270 $80 Events & Fundraising $9,435 $18,691 $11,200 $7,491 Expenses ($8,056) ($19,522) ($19,900) $378 Communication ($322) ($1,145) ($700) ($445) Construction/Maintenance ($3,074) ($11,106) ($10,000) ($1,106) Horticulture $0 ($1,347) ($2,400) $1,053 Events & Fund Raising ($2,379) ($3,317) ($3,300) ($17) Volunteer Work Events ($99) ($133) ($1,000) $867 Insurance ($2,076) ($2,084) ($2,076) ($8) Professional Fees ($106) ($390) ($424) $34 Balance $24,595 $33,113 $25,165 $7,949 Dues & Plot Renewals Donations for 2017 Dues $9,350 Donations (with plot renewals) $1,616 Total $10,966 Events & Fundraising: Top 5 for 2017 Donations & Gifts $3,166 Cornucopia $3,107 Christmas Trees $1,500 Various Garden Events $1,019 Beer Share $790 Major Expenses: Top 5 for 2017 Design & Bamboo Removal $4,851 Insurance $2,084 Raised Bed Repair $1,568 Wallace Street Lighting $1,549 Plants & Scrubs $1,102 Money Market ('Reserve') $5,932 $5,934 $5,932 $2 Total $30,526 $39,047 $31,097 $7, Priorities Annual Budget Process Long Term Strategic Plan Compliance, Process & Efficiency

7 The Path to Garden Permanence 05/12/16 Bill No Introduced in City Council 06/08/16 City Council Committee Hearing Held 06/16/16 Mayor Signs Bill No The Spring Gardens permanency largely achieved (PRA parcels) Still work to do: Transfer of Titles Garden Agreement between the TSG and SGCDC Lease Agreement between City/PPR and SGCDC Securing PHA parcels

8 Garden Permanence As our formal agreements are established, expect some changes in the Garden PPR and CDC will hold us to a higher standard New rules passed down from PPR New liability waivers are in effect

9 Design/ Construction/Maintenance Committee West side of North Street internal perimeter wall replaced Corner of 19 th and North Streets converted to a seating area Internal retaining walls on 18 th and 19 th Streets replaced Center lawn area graded and lawn maintained Raised beds rebuilt and repaired

10 Design/ Construction/Maintenance Committee We will be busy this year! Perimeter retaining walls along Wallace Streets replaced Even more raised beds repaired Looking to bring electric service into The Garden Looking to finalize design of new storage unit

11 Horticulture Committee 4 new gardens were created and planted in 2017: a NATIVE (19th & North Street), a CULINARY HERB (19th St), a CHILDREN'S(center of garden), a ROCK (18th & North) The development and installation of these new gardens will be completed this season. Many herbs, perennials, and shrubs will be planted. There will be improvements and additional plantings on the rest of the perimeter garden area. A Children's Garden Committee is being formed and will meet in March (TBA) The 1st ANNUAL SPRINGGARDEN SWAP SWAP will be held Saturday, February 24, 10 a.m. - noon at the Clemente Recreation Center classroom. Come One, Come All! If you enjoy planting, weeding or pruning, join us in this great beautification project which benefits the entire garden community

12 Compost Committee Compost doubled its output last season. With the new shredder/chipper machine, we should continue to improve quality and quantity of our compost. So come out and help chop, snip, shred by hand or machine, build or turn the piles and add this black gold to your soil!

13 Water Committee Water line was repaired last spring We began using non-toxic Mosquito Dunks to control mosquitos The Water Committee could use a couple of more volunteers on the weekends

14 Fundraising / Events Committee Committee Co-Chairs: Greta Baith Adriene Mendell 2018 Goal: $10,000 All Fundraising events are open to the public. May Spring Plant Sale Amazon Smile (Donate to the garden with all of your amazon purchases-it s free!) Wine Tastings Beer Shares Movie Nights Jazz in the Garden Cornucopia Christmas Tree Sale/Winter Wonderland

15 Other Events Members Picnic Sprouts (Parent's Group) Easter Egg Hunt Pumpkin Decorating Christmas Ornament Making Back to School Movie Night

16 Garden Rentals Garden Rentals: Birthday Parties, Weddings, Family reunions. Yoga in the garden Summer Theater in the Garden If you would like to rent the garden for an event, please

17 Communications Verify that the address we have for you is one you check often. Check spam/promotions folders and adjust filters. Website ( Stay up to date with the calendar. Access the Members page with password march20. Find committee addresses on the Contact Us page. Check out the new blog. Facebook Like us!

18 City Harvest City Harvest is a partnership with PHS where we grow and harvest veggies to distribute among the St. Paul s S.H.A.R.E. site, Chosen 300 and St. John s Hospice. Donated 1,670 pounds last year 11 years of giving produce to those in need Volunteer opportunities Tuesday evenings and general garden work days Share gardening knowledge

19 Plot Assignment - Plot Schedule May 1st - Plot started Weed Prepare soil for planting / plant Pathway cleanup June 1st Plot cleared and planted Removal of remaining weeds Clear evidence that plants have been established and are being care for Continued pathway maintenance Thru the season Plot maintenance & Harvest October 31st End of season cleanup Clear all dead and non-productive plants

20 A Path Forward This is your garden! Community engagement City Harvest More community events Your Garden Your Voice Contact committee members through the website Join a committee Let your voice be heard Help shape the future Ensure that the garden thrives for generations Member survey and expanded workshops

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