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I I I I I I I I I I I Motion by Cougcilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to approve the proposed s!te plan for Trend Scientific contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter da. ted April 28, 1995, the recommendations of the Lower Rum River Water Management O~'ganization and entering into an agreement with the City. Motion carriedl Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beahen, Beyer and Zimmerm~. Voting No: None. Case #5: Tree Conservation Policy Process Parks/Utlifies ISupervisor Boos stated that the purpose of this case is to receive Council aftra'marion an~direction on the interim tree conservation policy process. New subdivision starts are the n~ost prominent cause of tree loss within the City. In addition, the public subdivision proc, ess is the most visible and most enduring medium for the City to ensure that growth do~j.s not detract from the quality of life residents expect. For these reasons, the primary focus !of discussion has been new subdivisions. Mr. Boos reported that the following issues have been negotiated between the developers, Commissions, and City Staff: I) reqqiring the minimum equivalent of one 2" front yard tree for each new lot created; 2) significant individual trees and stands of trees to be identified on the grading plan for protection consideration; 3) common bury for the utilities in the road right-of- way; and 4) e/acouraging builders to protect saved trees on individual lots with fencing. He stated that gtaff and the Park and Recreation Commission are asking for approval of four points for gonsideration within the development agreement. Mayor Hardin required what the next step is. Mr. Boos repli~ that the next step would be to see how well these policies work within the development agreement. He added that in many cases, developers have gone over and above the four points mentioned. Motion by CoU~cilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to ratify the developme~t policies pursuant to the four points stated above. Motion carried, Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beahen, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #6: Adopt Ordinance Authorizing Vacation of the Drainage and !Utility Easements Dedicated Along the Southerly Lot Line of Lot 2, Block 4, Northfork Links Addition City Administrator Schroeder stated that at the May 9, 1995 meeting, Council introduced an ordinance auttiorizing vacation of the drainage and utility easements dedicated along the southerly lot l~e of Lot 2, Block 4, Northfork Links Addition. The property owner has received an Administrative Subdivision to move the lot line to facilitate a lot combination. The owners o~ both the affected properties have provided new drainage and utility easements alor~g the newly created lot line. He explained that the ordinance is now before Council for formal adoption. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to adopt Ordinance ~t95-10 authorizing vacation of the drainage and utility easements dedicated along the southerly lot line of Lot 2, Block 4, Northfork Links Addition. City Council/May 23, 1995 Page 9 of 18