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-176- <br /> <br />Case iA: Tree Preservation Ordinance Committee <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he agreed with tree preservation and would have no problem with <br />having a task force with a couple of residents, Park Commission member, and possibly a <br />Councilmember. After that is done he would suggest including a developer in the process to <br />address any issues that might come up from their perspective. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman recommending placing the issue on the next Council agenda for the <br />Council to appoint members to the task force. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak inquired if other citizens could be involved. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec replied that he thought there should be a variety of people involved. <br /> <br />Joe McDilda, Neon Street NW, Ramsey, stated that what the residents presented the Council was <br />something to start with. He stated that they are very receptive and open to anyone being part of <br />the task force. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that with all of the development coming into the City he would like to see <br />the task force move quickly on the issues. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak inquired as to who would be bringing the names forward for consideration. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied that staff will contact the chair of the Park and Planning <br />Commissions for a recommendation and the Council can bring forward any recommendations they <br />may have. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak inquired as to the size of task force. <br /> <br />Mr. McDilda replied that they would be looking at about seven people. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated that the City does want help with resolving the issues, but the <br />ultimate decision has to be made by the Council. <br /> <br />Mr. McDilda agreed. He explained that the intent of the group is to work through the <br />information and make a recommendation to the Council so that the Council is able to make and <br />informed decision. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he would like to see a tree preservation plan by September or October. <br />He also noted that he was not in favor of delaying The Ponds development until that process was <br />completed, <br /> <br />City Council/~Iay 14, 2002 <br /> Page 7 of 33 <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br /> <br />