Girdwood Trails Committee
Minutes of
Regular Monthly Meeting
May 2, 2006
***6:15-7:00 pm, Old Library Building
Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm by Vice Chair Norman Starkey.  Deb Essex acted as secretary for the meeting.

Present were Dario Martinez, Norman Starkey, Andy Morrison, Alison Rein, Matt Wedeking and Deb Essex.

Approval of Minutes 

Following discussion, upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the regular meeting held April 4, 2006 were approved as presented.

Old Business
1.	Winter Use and Grooming Issues—Eben Stone

Eben Stone was not present with samples of signs for Moose Meadow.  Dario suggested a round-about for the meadow with appropriate signage.  Discussion followed with no action taken.

2.	Nissman Memorial Update--Carl Skustad

Carl Skustad was not present.  Norman Starkey stated that thirty volunteers reported for the April 29 work party.  Victor Duncan provided a forklift and other volunteers put in a long day.  Photos were taken.  Trails committee provided pizza for the group.  Many thanks to those who provided cookies, brownies, juice and food.  Saturday May 6 will be a work party to raise the roof.

3.	Trail Issues/Winner Creek—Carl Skustad, Alison Rein

Alison Rein reported that Tim Herman will return summer 2006 to complete work on the last half mile, and gravel is being brought in for the trail work.
 
4.	Beautification Committee—Dario, Diana

Alison Rein may know of a possible volunteer.  Dario Martinez contacted Susan Opalka who reported that a Chief of Beautification Volunteers is still needed.  Deb Essex also talked to Ms. Opalka.  The chair position is too much for one person so cochairs would be appropriate.  The job requires planning for the nineteen landscaped locations as well as planting, deadheading and watering.  After the initial planting is done the chair will put in about ten hours per week.  There is a watering tank next to Little Bears and Susan Opalka has a list of persons within the community who have always volunteered to oversee certain sites.

5.	SAGA Crew Planning

Norman Starkey suggested the SAGA crew work on the Iditarod Trail and the Wagon Trail.

New Business

1.	Alison Rein presented colors for the bike path railing over the railroad.  A dark green color was approved.  The project is scheduled for late summer for replacement of walkway decking.

2.	Dave Wilson of Alyeska Resort supports putting in the disc golf course on the lower mountain.  Sean Stash is looking for volunteers.  Forest Fair Committee offers to provide two stands/baskets at a cost of $400 each.

3.	Matt Wedeking reported that on June 3, 2006 the bike path from Girdwood to Indian will be dedicated as a National Recreation Trail.

4.	Deb Essex reported that the Anchorage Waterways Council is hosting the 22nd Annual Creek Cleanup on May 20, 2006 from 9 am to 12 pm.  All creeks and streams from Girdwood to Peters Creek are included.  There will be free bags and gloves handed out at Girdwood Ski and Cyclery.  The Girdwood and Anchorage Transfer Stations will accept the trash at no charge.  This is a great way to clean along the highways and parks at no cost.

Adjournment

Following discussion, upon motion duly made and seconded, by unanimous consent the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 pm to attend free FVCS class on invasive plants/adopt a trail.

 
***This month only 

Next Meeting Tuesday June 6, 2006 at 7 pm at Glacier City Hall