2024 Rahn Way - Plans & Approval for Garden PlotMary Granley
From: Mike Ridley
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 2:46 PM
To: 'Terri Harmening'
Cc: Mary Granley
Subject: RE: Garden plots at Cedar Valley Church
Indeed; full steam ahead!
Mike
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From: Terri Harmening [mailto:tharmening@goeastdesign.com]
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 2:40 PM
To: Mike Ridley
Subject: Re: Garden plots at Cedar Valley Church
Hello!
Thanks so much for your note. I have been working through Mark Olson who made the original contact with
your offices. Please advise: does this mean we have the go-ahead? I will also follow up with Cedar Valley
Church.
I would be happy to follow up with you at the end of the year to let you know how things went to share things
we might want to tweek.
Terri
On Jun 7, 2010, at 2:31 PM, Mike Ridley wrote:
Hi Terri,
Thank you for the additional information. I appreciate the thoroughness of the bylaws
and hope this Community Garden is a huge success. If you would, please touch base
with us at the end of the season so we can understand if there are any tweaks
necessary to the program if issues arise during this inaugural year.
Thanks again for your responsiveness.
Good luck!
Mike
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From: Terri Harmening [mailto:tharmening@goeastdesign.com]
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 3:51 PM
To: Mike Ridley; markformayoreaganOyahoo.com
Subject: Re: Garden plots at Cedar Valley Church
Here is the map of the suggested plot configuration.
On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Terri Harmening<tharmening@goeastdesign.com> wrote:
Hi Michael,
I was given your name and email to follow up with you about the possibility of getting permission to have
garden plots on the property located at 2024 Rahn Way.
We are interested in 6 plots at art 10x20 feet. We would include a 1 foot border and a path that is 3 feet wide
running through the middle. This would come to 32 x 45 feet. (see diagram attached).
Also attached you will find what we have documented thus far for bylaws.
Please contact me directly with questions. I will be managing the project.
If at all possible, we would like to put the garden in the weekend of June 12/13.
Thank you so much.
Terri Harmening
Administration
Jesus Celebration Center
952-905-0700
terriharmening@comcast.net
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Date: 05-19-10
Request of Cedar Valley Church
Jesus Celebration Center is requesting the use of some land on the
west side of the church for the use of planting a garden.
We are requesting permission to remove the grass in an area no
larger than $ox5o feet maximum. We will place a border of mulch
around the edge for easy mowing. A community compost pile will be
implemented for the disposal of weeds. No trash will be allowed in
the pile. Short stakes will be added to the garden and rope be used to
designate individual plots.
We are committed to the maintenance — including, but not limited
to, planting, watering, weeding, harvesting and proper clean up.
We would like to keep the ground open and be permitted to add
compost to the ground at the end of the year for the following year at
the approval of Cedar Valley Church.
We are requesting the use of the land for this year and would like the
opportunity to discussion the continuation and possible expansion
of the project in years to come.
We are requesting the use of water. Jesus Celebration Center will
supply their own hose and tools.
We request that no chemicals be used near the garden to treat the
grass that would harm the plants or contaminate the produce.
We committe to follow all city regulations and ordinances.
We will be charging a minimum fee that is not for profit but for
the cost the overall plot (i.e., rental of tillers and equipment to
maintain the ground. In addtion a deposit is part of the fee to ensure
participants to finish the clean up by October 31.
Date: 05 -19 -to
Garden bylaws
Governance
A board will be elected each year to make decision on behalf of the
project. Meetings will be minimal.
Sign up
One plot per member unless there are extras then people will be
drawn out of a bowl to see who will be awarded additional plots.
Plots will be assigned on a first come bases at the descretion of the
the board. Not is not awarded until all payments are made.
Plot corners are clearly marked with stakes. Please do not remove
these stakes during the season.
Plot cost for a rox2o ft plot is $3o. A $35 cleanup deposit will
be refunded after your plot is cleaned in the fall and approved
by the garden committee. Each gardener must clear his or her
plot of corner stakes, fencing, trellises, string and all inorganic
materials before fall close dates. Remove dead plants and temporary
structures by the October 3r fall cleanup deadline. Total is $65 due
prior to planting.
Plots must be planted by lune 20 or you will lose the plot. No refund
will be granted.
Sale or transfer of a plot assignment is not permitted. Vacated plots
will be reassigned per the priority of an established wait list at the
direction of the garden committee.
Date _..__ ..................................... Signature of the Gardener
Address
Phone
email
Signature of the Coordinator
Reeponeibilitiee
There are some responsiblities that are the responsibility of every.
By having a plot you agree to assist with tasks that will be revealed
later. At minimum of 4 hours will be requested during the year.
You are to keep your designated site mostly free of weeds and
unpleasing odors, sites, etc. If you are warned 2 times, your site will
be taken by the board,
Dispose of weeds and plant materials in designated compost areas.
Do not put rocks, stones in the garden plot.
Only plant annual plants, no perennials or herbs, for example, they
spread too rapidly and will cause problems next year.
Be considerate of your neighbors. Do not plant sprawling crops or
tall ones that might interfere with others. Harvest only from your
assigned plot. Do not spray on windy days. Keep insects and weeds
under control.
All plots will be inspected three times. Renters of plots that have not
been planted, are weedy, are not watered properly or do not meet the
guidelines, will be notified. Failure to respond within 14 days will
result in forfeiture of the plot. No refund will be afforded.
Using herbicides is prohibited.
If
If vandalism or theft occurs, notify the garden committee
immediately. Help us discourage losses by questioning unfamiliar
faces. The garden board, Jesus Celebration Center, Cedar Valley or
other gardeners are not responsible for vandelism, thief or injury.
Dogs, except those on a leash, are not allowed.
Family members are welcome to the garden site. Please supervise
young children so they don't disturb other plots.
Unattended watering is not permitted. Notify the garden coordinator
of any leaks in the water line. Make sure all faucets are off when you
leave the garden. Keep hoses neatly rolled up near the water riser.
Please conserve the use of water. Mulch with leaves, grass clippings,
or hay to reduce water evaporation.
No debris of any kind should be left at the site. Use trash receptacles
available next to the gardens.
Notify garden coordinator if you are no longer able to tend your plot;
will be absent for a long period of time; or have asked a friend to
tend your garden.
Do not drive vehicles over the lawn.
Information will be posted on our face book page.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please
contact one of the garden board members.
We encourage you to attend our club meetings throughout the ytnr.
Your compliance with the above regulations will help everyone
have an enjoyable and prosperous garden. Failure to comply with
above regulations during the season, may result in a loss of future
gardening privileges
Crops must be harvested once they are mature. If you do not feel you
can use all of them, there are many food banks and senior citizens
who could use extra vegetables. Please let your garden coordinator
know if you have more than you can use.
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