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suggested that Chairperson McDilda reinforce the need to get the Task Force back to a full complement via a memo to the Personnel Committee and copy the remaining Councilmembers Case #2: Enforcement of Tree Preservation Ordinance It was noted that the tree ordinance requires placement of tree save fences at the dripline of trees, not around the trunk. Staff was asked to make sure that this requirement is shown on tree plans and enforced in the field; also that no grading should occur until the tree save fences are in place. Ms. Frolik recalled for the record that at the last meeting, the affect of the tree preservation plan on future private property owners was discussed. The consensus was that once the property is privately owned, the City cannot force the private property owner to preserve the trees identified on the plan, unless the trees were for density transition purposes. As an aside, Staff was asked to see that The Ramsey Tree Book is included in the New Resident Packets or distributed with recycling bins. Case #3: Discuss Wetland and Greenspaee Conservation Regulations Ms. Strommen distributed copies of a document entitled: "Drafting Effective Lake, Stream and Wetland Buffer Ordinances". Mr. McDilda suggested that the EPTF review these materials and be prepared to commence working on an ordinance draft at the next meeting. Mr. McDilda volunteered to get copies of similar ordinances from the communities of Woodbury and Stillwater. Mr. Max said that he has not been able to find out if Lino Lakes has a current wetland ordinance that Ramsey can review. Ms. Frolik stated that the Planning Department is working with Hoisington Koegler to complete the update of the Zoning Chapter per the new Comprehensive Plan. The final sections being worked are the environmental sections. Staff is meeting HKG October 29, and hopefully they will have the first draft of the amendments. If so, she will provide EPTF with copies of same. Case #4: NUCFAC Urban Forest Projects Mr. McDilda distributed copies of the pre-proposal forms for the NUCFAC Grant. He will follow up directly with Bruce Bacon regarding a possible grant application. Bruce Bacon should be present at the next meeting to discuss the NUCFAC grant in more detail. Case #5: Other Ongoing Projects The consensus of the EPTF was to invite the appropriate persons to a special meeting of the Task Force to present overviews of the following projects: Releaf Grant, Greenway Corridor, and Lower Rum River Water Management Organization. This meeting should be scheduled at the Fire Station so it can be televised. Case #6: Consider Appointment from Park Commission Mr. McDilda noted that the Park Commission has appointed Jon Olds as the EPTF Liaison to replace Michael Rolfe. However, Jon Olds cannot start attending EPTF meetings until January, 2004.