Tree Board

The Tree Board consists of five members who must be residents of Urbandale. Members are appointed by the Mayor, approved by the City Council and serve three-year terms.

The Board meets as needed. Meetings are held at City Hall (3600 86^th Street). Visit the Calendar to view upcoming Board meeting dates, agendas and minutes.  To view prior meeting agendas and minutes visit the Document Library. To discuss a Board item, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (515) 278-3963.

Board's Areas of Focus:

• Serves in an advisory capacity to the Parks and Recreation Commission. 
• Submits recommended guidelines to the Parks and Recreation Commission that govern the planting of tree species in public parkland and rights-of-way.
• Recommends an annual tree planting program that is approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
• As requested, reviews matters regarding the planting and maintenance of trees on public property and rights-of-way.
• View Recommended Tree Species.
• View Not Recommended Tree Species.
• View "Five Miles of Beauty" walking tour of trees in Urbandale.

Below is the current Tree Board members:

Member Name Term Expires Carl Shawhan 12/31/2012 Bill Dane 12/31/2010 Kathy Schmidt 12/31/2011 Carolyn Chleborad 12/31/2010 Bill Cox 12/31/2011

Contact the Tree Board:

• Phone - City Clerks Office, (515) 278-3963
• Email
• Mail - City of Urbandale, Attn: Tree Board, 3600 86^th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322