Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/13/1995

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City Adminis ,utator Schroeder stated that earlier this evening, Council gave final approval to the Ramsey B~usiness 95 subdivision. This subdivision was created for the proposed facilities that I/he City Council gave tentative approval to at the March 28, 1995 Council meeting. In c(~njunction with these proposed developments, the City will need to sell the properties to p~'ospective f'mns for their site development. Our Charter currently requires that an ordinagce is passed prior to sale of any City-owned property. Such ordinance is before you for iintroduction. Motion by Cotlncilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to introduce an ordinance ~thorizing sale of Lot 1, Block 1, Ramsey Business Park 95, Lot 1, Block 2, Ramsey Business park and Lot 2, Block 2, Ramsey Business Park 95. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beahen, Beyer and Zimmerm~. Voting No: None. Case #12: North Metro Mayors Membership City Administrator Schroeder reminded Council that at the last meeting, Mr. Elwyn Tinklenberg, ~ayor of Blaine, was present to request Ramsey membership in the North Metro Mayors 14ssociation (NMMA). If Council determines to join the NMMA, it would require an allodation from contingency of $3,565. Motion by Coug; cilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Resolution #95-04-082 amending budget and allocating $3,565 to join the North Metro Mayors Association. Motion carried.~ Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman, Beahen and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #10: Tree Conservation Policy Process Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that the purpose of this case is to receive Council affirmation and!direction on the interim tree conservation policy process. This subject has been addressec~ by the City Council, Park and Recreation Commission, and frequent developers in the City of Ramsey. Tree issues continue to be sorted out due to mutual agreement between the Commissions, City Staff, and developers. City Council then has approved the te.tms via the development agreement. Mr. Boos listed the following issues that are recommended and they have been negotiated between the developers, Commissions and City Staff: ~1) Requiring the minimum equivalent of one 2" front yard tree for each new lot created;i 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; an[d 4) Encouraging builders to protect saved trees on individual lots with fencing. He stal~ed that City Staff is requesting ratification of these particular elements in working with th~ developers toward a mutual agreement. These elements have been agreed to by developers. Motion by Courlcilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to table any action on thi~ issue until a second meeting has been held with the developer. Further discussion: Mr. Boos explained that the four items have been met with virtually no resistance from~ developers. Councilmember Peterson inquired if we are presently enforcing this pt~licy to which Mr. Boos replied, with regard to the front yard trees, yes. Councilmember lPeterson expressed concern that policies are being enforced before Council has voted on the,~. He added, however, that he is not disagreeing with the elements of this City Council/April 25, 1995 Page 19 of 23