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Community Forestry Plan. The annual work plan shall outline activities planned for the coming year in the areas of volunteer maintenance, and removal of public trees and shrubs." 38. Duty to Conduct Site Inspections Selected text was: "The Environmental Specialist shall conduct site inspections for proposed subdivisions or construction within the Municipality prior to approval of a preliminary plan and/or site plan. The Environmental Specialist shall also conduct subsequent site inspections to ascertain that development and/or construction is proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The Environmental Specialist shall make a site inspection prior to the approval of the preliminary plan to determine that the location of the proposed improvements will require the removal of the smallest number of existing trees compatible with engineering and zoning requirements. The Environmental Specialist shall submit a report and/or recommendations to the Municipal Planning Commission with respect to a preliminary plan when such plan is submitted to the Planning Commission. Provide inspection of development sites to ensure compliance with grading and tree protection recommendations." 39. Duty to Review Requests Selected text was: "Landscaping for any new development within the City associated with a land use application which requires a landscape plan shall be reviewed by the Environmental Policy Task Force, and a recommendation made to the Planning Commission." OTHER DISCUSSIONS Mr. Reeve suggested an update to City Council on the EPTF might be appropriate, especially since the adoption of a mission statement. Mr. McDilda agreed and directed this discussion to the next meeting agenda. Ms. Sitz stated that she has a copy of the draft 1997 tree conservation policy that did not pass Council's approval. She requested that Mr. Bacon provide a copy to all members. Mr. Cook noted that it is apparent that the drafting of the tree ordinance will take a great deal more time. He suggested putting together an interim ordinance to establish some regulations while they finish drafting the ultimate ordinance. The committee members expressed concern that the interim would become the permanent; that the City has operated this long without a tree preservation ordinance and although there is an urgency, the primary objective is to do it right. ACTION ITEMS RESULTING FROM MEETING Mr. Max to include on the 8-29 agenda: Review revised EPTF Timetable for tree ordinance by Chairperson McDilda; Update on tree issues at Traprock Commons by Bruce Bacon; Discuss format for an update of the EPTF to City Council on September 11 by Mr. McDilda; Work on tree ordinance should include Authority and Power Items 40 through 60 and proceeding into Regulations as far as time allows. Mr. McDilda to complete revisions to EPTF timetable for tree ordinance.