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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Lodi Garden Club
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2019
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION The Mayor present a Certificate of Appreciation to the Lodi Garden
Club.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Seventeen garden lovers met in November 1946 and started the
Lodi Garden Club. By the end of the next month, membership stood
at 100.
In the 72 years since, club members have combined their hobby with numerous civic contributions. Lodi
City Hall, the American Legion building, Micke Grove Park, Lodi Memorial Hospital, Legion Park,
Caltrans, the San Joaquin County Historical Museum, Hutchins Street Square and Lodi Lake Park have
all benefited from their beautification efforts.
The rose garden planted in the senior wing patio at Hutchins Street Square in 1991 continues to provide
brilliant color, and the club began maintaining the decorative plants at the entrance to Lodi Lake Park in
2003. Twice a month, club member's plant, weed, prune, dead -head and spread mulch in this well -
viewed location. In response to the club's decision to enter into an adopt -a -park agreement with the
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department in 2013, PRCS placed a sign at the entrance in
recognition of this commitment to Lodi's premier park. On April 13, club members will assist the Girls
Scouts in planting a butterfly garden within the Nature Area of Lodi Lake Park.
PRCS requests the Mayor present a Certification of Appreciation to the Lodi Garden Club for its many
years of community service and continuing dedication to beautifying Lodi's outdoor spaces.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
JH\tI
1...)Jeff H•:�
Park • ecreation, a d Cultural Services Director
APPROVED:
Stephen Sch aba - r, City Manager