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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 1996 ( #12 - Tree Preservation Policy - Continued) • Jabbour indicated the original intent was for prohibition of clear cutting citing an example where this might occur. He suggested a possible CUP process for clearing beyond the building envelope. Goetten said she was hearing different ways on how it could be handled and would like to see what reasonable options Staff can develop in order to protect trees. She asked that it be made clear on how large developments would be handled along with enforcement. Hurr agreed. Radio cited tree preservation policies adopted by Minnetrista and Eden Prairie which affect property at the time of subdivision. He indicated a forester could be hired, inventories taken, mitigation process, all of which would focus on the property at the critical time of development but does not track the property forever. He said private owners would be less likely to remove trees. Goetten noted the City has shown their concern regarding septic, the lake, and should now focus on trees. Kelley said he agreed with Radio on focusing on property at time of development. He does not believe the City should tell a property owner what they can do. Callahan informed Staff that his general feeling would be towards planting trees. He did • note, however, that he would be appalled if required to replace a tree lost to natural causes. Callahan indicated he saw the need for such a policy in regards to large subdivisions but questioned it on smaller 24ot subdivisions. He asked for continued study. Callahan noted the Park Commission is reviewing this issue. He suggested the policy be adopted and more specifics be developed. Callahan moved, Goetten seconded, to adopt Resolution #3822 with instruction to Staff to instruct the Park and Planning Commission to review options for tree preservation. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. MAYOWCOUNCIL REPORT Kelley indicated the approval of $600,000 for roadway projects, and asked if the budget spread sheet reflects the required amount to pay for the projects. Moorse reported $600,000 was set aside for CoRd 6, $57,000 for CoRd 15, which is now $162,000, but $65,000 for Bracketts Point reconstruction will not occur. Moorse indicated the money budgeted should be close to the costs of the projects. Jabbour asked that copies of the resolution regarding vending on the lake (agenda item #19) be sent to the LMCD and surrounding cities. • 14