THE CORPGRATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

Consider applying gunite, soil cement, asphalt or concrete paving
along high priority fencelines.

Comment: Bram will be experimenting with various kinds of material
to control the weed growth. At this time, the Parks
Department does not wish to stay with one kind.

A portable flame can be used to sear (not burn) weeds in early
stages of qrowth.

Comment: The Parks Department will not be using this method for
control.

Weed oil, ammonium sulfamate or rock salt are low-toxic herbicides
effective along fencelines.

Comment: ‘As indicated in comment number '2', we will be experiment-
ing with several kinds of materials.

5. For perennial weeds such as. Canada Thistle (Cirsium Arvense) , mowing

with a weedeater just before bloom.

Comment: ‘The Canada Thistle does grow extensively on our dykes. The
- Committee concurs with the report in that they should be
“cut prior to bloom.

6. The sowing of summer blooming wildflowers, such as Blackeyed. Susan
along certain fencelines. - : : _

Comment: The Parks Department is investigating this possibility and-
may experiment with the suggested seeding.

Pavement Cracks - oT

This particular section is the responsibility of the Works Department.
and. the Committee suggests that the Public Works Committee seriously ©
consider the recommendations as outlined in the report.

Bleachers and.Other Portable Structures.

“Recommendations:

1. ‘Consider recycling rubber mats from the ice. arena for use under
bleachers.
Comment: Originally the rubber mats were going to be utilized;

: “however, they have now been sold. As Council may be

aware, the parks crew are using rock dust under the
bleachers and it is felt that this will alleviate the

weed problem.

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