Urban Forestry Commission Meeting Monday, February 02, 2026 05:30 PM Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person and Virtual

Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.  Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.

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Please note that although every effort will be made to provide for virtual participation, unforeseen technical difficulties may prevent this, in which case the meeting may still proceed as long as there is a quorum. Should you wish to make a comment in this situation, you are welcome to call this number: (262) 473-0108.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA
Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration.

• 1.Urban Forestry Commission meeting minutes from September 29, 2025.

CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS

• 2.Discussion on tree health concerns along Jefferson Street and justification for planned removals.

• 3.Discussion and possible action on Whitewater Unified School District landscape plan for the Whitewater High School improvement project.

• 4.Discussion and possible action on Whitewater Unified School District landscape plan for the Whitewater Middle School improvement project.

• 5.Discussion and possible action on an education piece for the Whitewater Banner why the Bradford Pear tree should not be used in plantings and the environmental impact of planting them.

• 6.Discussion and possible action on an education session at the Arboretum in 2026.

• 7.Discussion on Whitewater Community Foundation grant award and potential signage to purchase with the funds.

• 8.Discussion on what to do with the wood from the Territorial Oak.

• 9.Discussion and possible action on a spring clean up day at the Arboretum.

• 10.Discussion and possible action on installation of Monarch Waystation sign at Clay Street Nature Park.

BIRD CITY

• 11.Discussion and possible action on contracting Fellow Mortals to conduct an educational program at the 2026 Swift Night Out for $100.00.

• 12.Discussion on Bird of the Year Contest.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT

A quorum of the Common Council may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this meeting.

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Anyone requiring special arrangements is asked to call the Office of the 
City Manager / City Clerk (262-473-0102) at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.