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Discussion ensued about whether the tree sale should continue to be a component of the event <br /> and there was unanimous support for continuing the tree sale. <br /> Board Member Enstrom stated his opinion was that since this event is typically right around <br /> Arbor Day, it wouldn't make sense to not offer a tree sale. <br /> Chairperson Max agreed and thought that it also helped attract some people to the event. <br /> Board Member Bentz stated he still thought that there should be some sort of option for people to <br /> buy trees and donate them to a park of their choosing. <br /> Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that with the tree sale continuing <br /> to be a part of the event, the potential dates would be limited to around the end of April or <br /> beginning of May. <br /> Motion by Board Member Carlson and seconded by Board Member Enstrom to include a tree - <br /> sale with the expo event and to hold the 2012 Environmental Expo & Tree Sale event on <br /> Saturday, April 28, 2012. <br /> Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Max, Board Members Enstrom, Bentz, and Carlson. <br /> Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Stodola. <br /> BOARD /STAFF INPUT <br /> Board Member Enstrom provided the Board with a brief update from the last WMO meeting. <br /> Board Member Enstrom stated that he was very disappointed with all the trees being removed by <br /> GRE along a transmission line in the northern part of the city. He asked if the Board was willing <br /> to take action to stop this work. <br /> Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson reminded the Board that there is a City <br /> Council approved work plan in place and that this topic is not identified in it. Prior to working <br /> on something not identified on the approved work plan would require direction from City <br /> Council. <br /> Discussion ensued about the tree removal and a distinction was made that the tree removal is <br /> legal and within the rights of the easement holder (GRE) however, that does not necessarily <br /> mean that the tree removals aren't excessive. <br /> Consensus of the Board was that if there were City Council direction to explore alternative <br /> options, they would certainly do so. <br /> Board Member Enstrom stated that he was likely going to attend the next City Council meeting <br /> and during citizen input, raise this issue to City Council. <br /> Environmental Policy Board / October 3, 2011 <br /> Page3of4 <br />