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I <br /> <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />'1 <br /> I <br /> <br /> I <br /> I <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />CASE <br /> <br />CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY TASK FORCE <br /> By: James E. Norman, City Administrator <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />During the City Council meeting of May 14, a presentation was made by a local environmental <br />goup that calls themselves the Ramsey PONDS (Protecting Our Natural Distinct Surroundings). <br />The two primary objectives of the Ramsey PONDS is the establishment of a Tree Preservation <br />Ordinance and a Wetlands Buffering Ordinance. The Council agreed to appoint a task force for <br />consideration of these ordinances. Staff was directed to work with the volunteer organization to <br />determine a method to appoint such a task force. <br /> <br />Staff held various discussions with interested parties following the Council meeting and is <br />prepared to make a recommendation for the make-up of a task force. The Council would <br />recommend that the Committee be made up of nine members, made up by the following <br />selections: one member appointed by the Planning Commission Chair, one member appointed <br />by the Park and Recreation Chair, two members from the Ramsey PONDS, and one member <br />appointed individually by each Councilmember. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />Motion to appoint an Environmental Policy Task Force made up of one appointment of the Park <br />and Recreation Commission, one appointment from the Planning Commission, two appointments <br />from the Ramsey PONDS, and five appointments from the City Council. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br /> <br />City Administrator <br />Assistant City Administrator <br /> <br />CC: 05/28/02 <br /> <br />-133- <br /> <br /> <br />