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hF-P 04 * 97 10:02hH TFhVEL11h-i'S P.2 12 Date: April 03,1997 From: David Beal To: Park Commission Members CC: Eliaabeth VanZomeren, Mike Gaffron, Greg Gapa and Ron Moorse PV* 1^__Subject: Tree Eoiigy: On March 19 a Park Commission sub-commiliee consisting of David Beal, Susan Wilson and Jim White met at the City Hall on the Orono Tree Policy. Liz, Mike and Greg were in attendance. The purpose of this committee is to develop a proposal for consideration by the City CouncU A general discussion took place, with everyone giving his or her n ^ unammously agreed that Orono needs a policy, but there is disagreement as to whether it should be a policy passed by resolution or as an Ordinance heart and wiU tend to do the "right thing" when it comes to preservation of uecs. The writer of this memo has reviewed a number of policies from other cities, including shouid adopt the same type of policy because, if there are no clear applications, definitions, application procedures and enforcement mechanisms, there will be too much Opportunity for improper activity to take place. Action needed 1 If the Park Commission and the City Council agrees with my position 1 t^l proceed to consideration. OR 2. If the Park Commission and Council would prefer to implement a general guide and recommendauons" for tree preservation and replacement a much shorter document can be prepared. NOTE: If a PoUcy and Ordinance is enacted an attractive, concise, layrnan’s ^ide to tree preservahon and replacement should still be produced and distributed to all residents of Orono. • !