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Mayor Stronunen reviewed the mass grading and clear cutting of trees that had occurred during the 2000s and resulted in the development of this ordinance to preserve the City's trees and rural atmosphere. She indicated the ordinance provides safeguards and flexibility for developers. She spoke in support of the ordinance as she has seen the real need to protect the City's trees and rural character, noting it does not apply to individual residential property owners. Councilmembers Backous and Kuzma indicated that after this explanation by staff and Mayor Strommen, they would change their position and support ordinance adoption as it does not impact residential property owners. With regard to whether a $125 penalty will change developers' behavior, Assistant Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated the combination of requiring a replanting plan and contributing to reforestation efforts, ultimately long term, will help provide a more sustainable development package. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #13 -10 to Amend City Code Article II (Zoning) Division 5 (Tree Preservation). A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Backous aye Councilmember Tossey nay Councilmember Kuzma aye Councilmember Riley nay Councilmember LeTourneau aye Mayor Strommen aye Motion carried. 7.03: Consider Park Monuments for The Draw — 2013 Parks Capital Improvement Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and quotes received from Archetype for a stone kiosk monument near the amphitheater at $35,400 and a sign adjacent to Ramsey Boulevard at $21,900. He presented the recommendation of staff and the Park and Recreation Commission for approval and installation of two monument signs in the amount represented by Archetype's proposal. The Council discussed the monument quotes, finding both to be high, and raised the option of "casting a wider net" by sending the sign Request for Proposal (RFP) to companies outside of Ramey in an effort to gain a more competitive bid. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood described the substantial size and structure of the proposed monument signs and noted the low level of response may speak, in some way, that there is a growing economy. He indicated if directed, staff will "cast the broadest City Council / May 28, 2013 Page 8 of 12