Qualifications

Members shall reflect knowledge in landscaping, plants and beautification, and shall reside, work or own property within the city.  The mayor's nomination shall be a member of the garden council

Additional Requirements

The members of the beautification advisory board shall be sworn in by the city clerk to perform the duties of the office.

Meetings

First Tuesday of each month, at City Hall, 2200 Second Street, Second Floor Conference Room, 4:00 o’clock p.m.

Attendance Requirements

A member must be present for 75 percent of the meetings in a 12-month period or the chair may declare the member's office vacant.

Duties

(1) Act in an advisory capacity in matters relating and pertaining to landscaping for community enhancement and specific beautification projects on properties owned, managed, leased and operated by the city or which may hereafter be acquired by the city;

(2) Act in an advisory capacity in recommending beautification along highways, roads and streets to conserve the natural roadside growth and scenery;

(3) Act in an advisory capacity in reviewing, in the design stage, all new, remodeled, or replacement landscaping projects in excess of $5,000.00 and located in city rights-of-way and parks, excluding maintenance and replacement of landscaping under $5,000.00 in value according to the parks department.

Board Membership

The board shall consist of seven (7) members and two (2) alternate members.
The members of the board shall serve for three-year terms at the pleasure of the city council without compensation.

If you wish to apply, please visit Boards and Committees to download an application.