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APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> <br />The Committee directed Sylvia Frolik to research which meeting minutes should be on the next <br />agenda for approval. <br /> <br />REVIEW CITY COUNCIL UPDATE OF 9/11/02 <br /> <br />Sarah Strommen gave a brief summary of Chairperson McDilda's update of the progress of the <br />Task Force to City Council on 9/11/02. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION OF GRANT FUNDS <br /> <br />Mr. Max stated that the City should be encouraged to apply for grant funds through the Releaf <br />Program for forestry assessments and management plans. <br /> <br />Mr. Cook suggested that the Committee check with Mr. Boos to make sure the Releaf grant <br />wouldn't be a duplication of efforts in other grants recently awarded to the City. <br /> <br />Ms. Frolik was instructed to invite Mr. Boos to attend a Task Force meeting in the very near <br />future to talk about the scope of grants received as it relates to tree inventories. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION OF LANDSCAPING SECTION OF DRAFT TREE ORDINANCE <br /> <br />The Committee summarized the following tasks as necessary to drafting the landscape section of <br />the draft tree ordinance: <br /> <br />· Prepare lists of preferred, acceptable and undesirable trees. <br />· Determine desired and appropriate canopy covers for new development. <br /> <br />A brief discussion ensued regarding the value of prairie and native plants also and the fact that <br />not all areas have to be filled with trees. It was also suggested that the recommended species of <br />plantings also be rated with respect to attraction of wildlife, and that credit be given for planting <br />those types of species. <br /> <br />The tree lists referenced above should be available for distribution at the next Environmental <br />Expo. <br /> <br />The Committee discussed their desire to have a tour of the City park system with Mark Boos; <br />and perhaps such a tour should be offered to the general public. <br /> <br />It was suggested that the City produce a self-guided map identifying points of interest such as <br />trails, parks and prairie plantings. <br /> <br />Mr. Max offered to contact Kunde Company regarding possible professional contacts that could <br />assist the City in establishing some canopy cover guidelines for the landscape section of the tree <br />ordinance. <br /> <br /> <br />