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Urban Landscape Commission

Kara Hurst , Chair
Dr. William McDonald,
Vice-Chair 		Jerry Steketee -
4th Ward Rep 		Ralph LaRue -
BOPARC Rep
Julie Lattanzi -
5th Ward Rep 		Marilyn Bowers -
2nd Ward Rep 		-
1st Ward Rep.
Jenny Selin-
Council Rep. 		Sandy Poulson -
7th Ward Rep 		Kitty Lozier -
3rd Ward Rep.
Annette Tanner -
6th Ward Rep 		Anne Cumming-
Tree Board Rep. 		-
Chamber of Commerce Rep.

Urban Landscape Commission Minutes


Urban Landscape Commission (formerly known as the Beautification Commission ) meets each fourth Wednesday at 4:30 pm at the Public Safety Building

Urban Landscape Contact:
Marchetta Maupin
304-284-7422
Morgantown City Hall
389 Spruce Streeet
Morgantown, WV 26505


Programs:

Tree Board
An active Tree Board has been established and now operates as a subcommittee of the Commission. City-wide tree issues include inventory, hazardous trees, and new planting initiatives. The Tree Board has been successful in obtaining grant funds from the West Virginia Division of Forestry for the tree inventory, planting, and replacements.


Proud of Our Town Award Program
This program is to acknowledge individuals and groups who have maintained public and / or private properties exceptionally well. Awards are given four times each year. Do you know someone that has done an outstanding job of beautifying their property ?
Proud of Our Town Award to MedExpress Building on University Ave

2007 Spring Winner
Congratulations
Waterfront Partners

Frank Alderman and Dr. Christian McCarter of Med Express accepted the 2007 Proud of our Town award from Mayor Justice and Beautification Commission’s Sandy Poulson.
They were nominated by residents for their new buildings landscape on University Avenue along the riverfront.


Deadlines for quarterly awards:
(Applications must be submitted by following dates)
Spring Awards - April 15
Summer Awards - July 15
Fall Awards - October 15
Holiday Awards - December 1

Click here to nominate a person or group for the Proud of Our Town Award.

or download (pdf) printed nomination and mail.

Beautification Projects
The Urban Landscpae Commission approves the list of projects for improved public areas throughout Morgantown. Below arethe sites that are maintained by the City Urban Landscaping staff.
  • Callen and South University Avenue Flower Bed
  • Jack Roberts Park Butterfly Garden (V)
  • Mountaineer Heritage Park – South University Avenue
  • Don Knotts Boulevard Islands (C)
  • Wharf District Entrance – Hurley St.
  • Caperton Trail Entrance
  • Clay & Donley Pocket Park
  • Upper Mon River Center Rain Garden
  • Wharf Garage
  • Wharf Flower Baskets
  • Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
  • Westover Bridge Gateway
  • Lower Walnut Streetscape
  • Beechhurst Ave. Baskets
  • Downtown Baskets
  • Pleasant & Chestnut St. Parking Lot D Hayracks
  • Chestnut St. Mini Park
  • Public Safety Building Courtyard & Island
  • Spruce and Walnut St. Parking Garage H Entrance and Exit
  • Spruce St. Parking Lot F Planters
  • City Hall Planters
  • High Street Bumpouts
  • Mon Arts / Main Street Morgantown Planters
  • Simpson and Wilson Ave. Triangle
  • South Park Bridge Garden (V)
  • Richwood Ave. Unity Manor Stairway
  • Woodburn Neighborhood Sign (V)
  • Brockway Avenue Triangle (V)
  • Hart Field Sign
  • Airport Terminal
  • Sabraton Welcome Sign Gateway
  • Marilla Poolhouse
  • Protzman Bus Shelter
  • Stewart and Willowdale Triangle
  • Krepps Poolhouse
  • University Ave. and Collins Ferry Triangle
  • University Ave. and Laurel St. Triangle (V)
  • University Ave. and Rotary Ave. North (V)
  • University Ave. & Rotary Ave. South (V)
  • Junior and Kiwanis Ave. Triangle (V)
  • Civitan and Lions Ave. Triangle
  • Rebecca and Devon Ave. Triangle
  • Rebecca Circle (V)

Site Maintained by Volunteers (V)
Site Maintained by Contract (C)