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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Mr. McDilda, Committee Members Sitz, Dvorak, Reeve, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Committee Members Connolly, Marshall, and Max..Abstain: Committee Member Cook. REVIEW TIMETABLE Chairperson McDilda stated that he is working on the revisions to the timetable and will provide that to the Task Force as soon as he has completed the revisions. He also noted that he forwarded the EPTF Web Page to Ms. Frolik for incorporation into the City's web site. Ms. Frolik has submitted it to the Assistant City Administrator. He also noted that Ms. Frolik provided him with the City Charter enabling language to be included in the draft tree preservation ordinance. Mr. Bacon distributed the 1997 City of Ramsey draft tree conservation policy per the request of the Task Force on August 15. CITY COUNCIL UPDATE ON 9/11/02 Mr. McDilda stated that the City Council should be informed of the progress of the EPTF. The Committee determined that they would seek Ms. Frolik's advice as to whether the Council update should be submitted during Citizen Input or as a separate case on the agenda. Mr. Max stated that all members of the EPTF should be in attendance when the Council update is presented. TREE ORDINANCE WORK SESSION The EPTF proceeded to select text for Items 40-60 under Authority and Power as follows: 40. Resolution of Conflicts Between Trees and Structures. Selected text was: "When roots of a tree planted within the planting area damage city curbs, gutters and sidewalks (including driveway ramps), the city shall be responsible for appropriate corrective measures which are least damaging to the tree." 41. Duty to Educate Citizens and to Promote Tree Care. Selected text was: "The Ramsey Environmental Policy Task Force will have the responsibility of educating the community about the advantages of growing trees. It will provide the community with information on viable species for the area, how to plant the trees and how to maintain them." A statement should be added that references citizen participation and involvement, recycling of tree debris, educational material, proper tree selection, and planting guidelines. The selected text also included the following: "In furtherance of the purposes and provisions hereof, the City's Director of Community Development or authorized designee shall develop, distribute to persons making application for either Tree Removal Permits or Tree Replanting Permits, and make available to the general public an informational pamphlet identifying appropriate and useful facts, guidelines and "how-to" information relative to the preservation, protection and replanting of trees.