Garden Club 2003 Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2003  

Attendees: Imfeld, Torres, Bradford, Fuss, Yoneda, Marcelja, Limborg, Gaudreault, Kurita, Theobald, Corbett, Weaver, Miranda

Important Dates:

March 1 plot fees due ($12/10x20 plot)

March 15 assignment of open plots to waiting list

May 1 clear weeds for walk-through

May 15 final plot assignments if available

Note: Walkthrough/Grievance Committee: Rich Torres, Leslie Normandy, Ramona Theobald + others as the King sees fit to inflict maximum pain

Treasury Report: We have about 80 plots and take in about $1000/yr. Last year we spent a combined $1200 on compost, water supplies and tools.

Waiting List: Surveyed plots on map will be issued as available. Master topo map has been generated. Last two years we went through the waiting list, hopefully this year will likely be the same.

Water: A new tap was supposed to be provided as part of the User Lodge Project (Kingston Chan). We may have a work-weekend to increase pressure (garden club money, garden club labor).

If you find water running unattended, turn it off. Conversely, do not leave water running unattended.

There is a leak about 2/3 down the main line (old Olvsen plot) and probably one higher up on the main line. DO NOT TAP INTO THE MAIN LINE OR RISERS PRIOR TO REVIEW BY GARDEN CLUB BOARD. Report all leaks to Corbett/Imfeld. If not leak serious, shut off valve at top of line. If leak above top of line, there is a valve near Gate 17. Inform Gate Guard of your intention. In emergency, contact SLAC (Torres/McMahon/Fry/Skaggs/Penacci)

Compost - Like last year, two separate loads will be delivered, staggered in time. Compost cannot be used for soil not identified with a plot number on official plot grid. If compost is left over, it may be purchased at price set by treasurer.

Vehicular Access: Dust was a problem along the West Access road so we were instructed to keep cars off. Access by hotel is TBD. Use

East Gate for vehicular access.

General Access: East gate breach will be sealed. West gate will be sealed - we need to monitor situation with User Lodge visitors.

New Locks: East and West gates will be fitted with new locks. Contact a garden club member for combination. Shed to remain unlocked.

Note: Garden area is designated for garden club use. Please to not invite SLAC personnel to 'pioneer' unused land. Inform them to apply for plots via waiting list. Access to garden area by non-members is o.k. (SLAC/Stanford property) but watch after your neighbors. Last man out locks gates.

Sewer: Last year there was a sewer problem along the South Fence that required heavy machinery to fix. Re-occurrence is not probable but plant in that area at your own risk.

Dumpster: SLAC pays for dumpster. Use it. Do not overflow garbage cans. Organic waste can be piled off road near East Gate for compost.

Pioneering: A general freeze was instituted last season with work to date grand fathered in. Beware of sewer line work along South fence - plant at your own risk.

Wash Station: A washbasin will be installed near shed with drainage to the South.

Tool Inventory: Tool supply is good, including PVC repair parts. If you break a tool or water line, report to

Imfeld/Corbett/Kurita. You will not be charged. Hose and wheelbarrow inventory will be upgraded. Sledgehammer will be provided.

Plot Markers: Need a volunteer to fabricate plot markers.

Rototilling: Contact Gene Alvarado rototil-for-fee. X 2236

New Business: Model showing future build out of SLAC in Auditorium breezeway indicates PEP Loop Road re-routed through the garden.

Closer inspection shows a retrofit in the model indicating the existing Loop Road is the correct route. Chances of re-route are small because of cost-benefit to SLAC. Garden club will contact long-range site planning committee and send a letter to management expressing our concerns.

2003 Officers

President - Hans Imfeld x 3472 hans@slac.stanford.edu

Treasurer - Nadine Kurita x 2850 kurita@slac.stanford.edu

Secretary - Jeff Corbett x 3645 corbett@slac.stanford.edu