• Community Forestry Advisory Board

  This board advises the Mayor and City Council on the city's tree resources, encompassing issues such as planting, maintenance and preservation. The board assists in the development of a comprehensive community forestry management plan and in formulating policies regarding tree and vegetation planting, maintenance and removal. It reviews and makes recommendations on proposals that concern trees on public property and promote landscaping on public and private property.

  Agency: Parks & Recreation
  For More Information: 441-7847
  Number of Members: 7
  Members Required for a Quorum: 4
  Length of Term: 3 years
  Term Limit: No term limit
  Frequency of Meeting: Monthly when agenda items
  Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m.
  Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of each month
  Meeting Location: Parks & Recreation Administrative Office, 2740 A

  Special Requirements: Seven members must reside within the City of Lincoln.

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  Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

  The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council and the Parks & Recreation Director. It assists in long-range program development and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council through the Parks & Recreation Director.

  Agency: Parks & Recreation

  For More Information: 441-8264

  Number of Members: 16

  Members Required for a Quorum: 7

  Length of Term: 3 years

  Term Limit: None

  Frequency of Meeting: Monthly

  Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m.

  Meeting Date: Second Thursday of each month

  Meeting Location: Room 113, County-City Building, 555 S 10th St

  Special Requirements: Ten members must be Lincoln residents; two need not be Lincoln residents; two members must currently attend high school or college in Lincoln and have completed their freshman year in high school one County Board member and one City Council member.

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  Pedestrian/Bicycle Advisory Committee

  The committee advises the Mayor, City Council and the Department of Parks & Recreation on the development of a comprehensive plan for bicycle and pedestrian network. The group also makes recommendations on the location, needs, designs, safety, and development of policies relating to the use of trails and routes.

  Agency: Parks & Recreation

  For More Information: 441-7847

  Number of Members: 14

  Members Required for a Quorum: 8

  Length of Term: 3 years

  Term Limit: None

  Frequency of Meeting: Monthly

  Meeting Time: 7:00 a.m.

  Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of each month

  Meeting Location: Parks & Recreation Administrative Office, 2740 A

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  Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Board

  The Advisory Council recommends policy to the Director of Parks & Recreation, The City Council and the Mayor on issues relating to the development, design programming and preservation of the Veterans Memorial Garden area and all memorials contained in the Garden.

  Agency: Parks & Recreation

  For More Information: 441-8252

  Number of Members: 11

  Members Required for a Quorum: 6

  Length of Term: 3 years

  Term Limit: No term limit

  Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly

  Usual Meeting Date: Second Friday of January, April, July and October

  Usual Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m.

  Meeting Location: Antelope Park Enclosed Shelter located north of the Veterans Memorial Garden

  Special Requirements: Seven members must be veterans, and the remaining four members may be veterans.

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