Laserfiche WebLink
Councilmember Strommen asked if we can require an Environmental Work Sheet. She felt it did <br /> not seem like something we have a right to request. She stated she would expect some <br /> restoration from the power company. <br /> Councilmember McGlone stated that maybe anything they touch they would have to restore. <br /> Consensus of the Council was to delete e) for large -scale tree clearance operations an <br /> environmental worksheet be completed. Mr. Ulrich noted we cannot maintain that as a City. <br /> Consensus was to revise g) restore all habitat within the right -of -way /easement to a level <br /> consistent with surrounding habitat. Mr. Ulrich noted it would instead state that they restore <br /> anything they touch to at least the previous condition. <br /> Mr. Ulrich noted there is also information included in this topic report about the new <br /> transmission line that will be going through a part of Ramsey. He presented a brief description <br /> of the line. <br /> Mayor Ramsey commented that with the new line, they will cut a swath 150 feet wide. <br /> Senior Planner Gladhill stated that he thought they are looking at the potential for 75 feet. There <br /> will be an impact — and staff will keep Council updated. <br /> Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that going back to the letter g) on the resolution; <br /> maybe we should include some provision that says restoring the area to the preexisting condition <br /> or with consultation with the property owner. <br /> John Enstrom, resident on 181 Avenue, stated we should have some control about the type of <br /> plantings they replace. For example, blue grass has zero value — trees have value. <br /> Councilmember Strommen agreed native species requirement should be added — when <br /> applicable. <br /> Councilmember Tossey stated he understands the concern but added you are bolstering their <br /> 150 -foot right -of -way. <br /> Consensus of the Council was that the resolution g) be amended to if they are doing a <br /> restoration; make it a native planting — no invasive species. <br /> Staff will make amendments to the resolution and bring it to a subsequent Council meeting for <br /> formal adoption. <br /> 2.3 2012 General Fund Levy & Budget <br /> Finance Officer Lund presented a brief summary of the proposed levy. She noted we received <br /> the County numbers — we proposed a tax rate of 44.64 — it came in at 44.32. She noted on page 2 <br /> of the handout — the rate for 2012 is 113.119 — it was 110.413 for 2011. The school levy goes <br /> into effect for the 2013 levy. What is proposed in 2012 — 8,445,483, which represents <br /> City Council Work Session / November 1, 2011 <br /> Page 6 of 10 <br />