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Page 4 C/November 8, 1976 Ramsey should consider a forestry department and possibly an ordinance of its own. Ramsey presently operates under State shade control ordinance. Trenching very important for Oak Wilt. Consideration should be given to budgeting for a trenching machine. He urges replanting of new trees, utilization of his slide shows, use of control zones. Also, he could use someone who could work with him on tree inspecting to create continuity in the program. There is a 20 day removal requirement, which is a burden especially to Elm. The State is recommending a larger budget for the tree program 78/79, especially for cities losing a lot of Elms. Consideration should be given to recycling of diseased trees and money used toward purchase of a trencher. Councilman Gorham said the tree inspector should have certification on all new plats. The Building inspector also is to be made very aware to enforce tree plantings in accordance with the City ordinance before giving occupancy permits on buildings. Mayor Cox stated that people in the community should realize that they will loose their Oak trees and should try to replant now. PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT Kathy Schneider reported that a meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission was held on Thursday, October 28, 1976, She expressed a desire for the P & R to meet with Council and P & Z on November 23, 1976. The meeting is scheduled for that date. OLD BUSINESS Bob Yentsch -- road easement acquisition on 171st between Bison and Zeolite. Mayor Cox reviewed the bus company request for extension of Bison to Zeolite at 171st. Mr. Yentsch indicated he would like to subdivide his lot in conjunction with the request for the road easement. Attorney Goodrich had directed him to Council with his request. Mr. Yentsch feels he will have too much frontage the way his lot is now if sewer and water comes in, causing an economic hardship on him. Councilman Gorham stated he did not feel that this is a good reason for subdividing because he feels Council would encourage larger lots in his area to discourage the necessity for sewer and water. Mr. Yentsch asked about blacktopping of streets being assessed against the property. Mayor Cox replied that people have petitioned for streets in the past, and when they come before Council and find out how much it costs, they have dropped the subject. Mr. Yentsch was directed to appear before Planning & Zoning with the subdivision request. Mayor Cox said it would be in the best interest to deed the road easement over to the City for safety and ability of school buses to serve that area. He said that there would eventually be a road there. Mr. Yentsch agreed that someday a road would probably be there.