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Mayor Gamec stated that there had been an agreement at one time that the <br />City would assist property owners removing the trees once they were cut down <br />but it became such a large operation that the City did not have the staff to <br />do it. <br /> <br />State law regarding elm tree disease was discussed. <br /> <br />It is the consensus that the present tree program is adequate for the City of <br />Ramsey. <br /> <br />Chairman Peterson said that people could be made more aware that they can <br />purchase trees through the Soil Conservation Service at a very reasonable <br />cost from $2.75 to $4.50 per 25 seedlings. <br /> <br />HOUSING ELEMENT Discussion <br /> <br />It was noted that energy calculations are all a part of the State Code <br />and the City has adopted the State Code by reference. <br /> <br />John Hubbard noted that Minnesota'is'not the best~climatic~situation for~ <br />earth shelters or for using solar access, <br /> <br />Kathleen Schneider stated that it could be made known that the City is en~ou~-~ <br />aging individuals in building energy efficient housing and.research could be <br />done to see if there is some way to aid people in this respect. <br /> <br />Ben Deemer said the City should encourage building of better homes since it <br />is about the same cost. <br /> <br />Chairman Peterson added that the ordinances could be reviewed to insure that <br />there isn't conflicts between energy efficient housing, reforestation, <br />height limitations, etc. <br /> <br />Kathleen Schneider stated that general statements should be written in <br />without being too specific, <br /> <br />LAND USE ELEMENT Discussion <br /> <br />The comprehensive sewer plan will serve as a timing element in respect to sanitary <br />sewer. <br /> <br />Mr, Marston stated be was not sure that the Metropolitan Council will accept the <br />Comprehensive Plan without a separate land use plan which is what the City is <br />proposing, and in checking with the Council, they did indicate that it would be <br />okay~ <br /> <br />Regarding Agricultural, there is no zoning classification for. agriculture <br />and that is because there are no concentrations of agricultural activities <br />or prime agriculture land, it is not economically feasible to conduct agricultural <br />activities in Ramsey, <br /> <br />Regarding residential, is there a need to distinguish between rural ~nd <br />transitional areas?. The rural area w~ll have no services and if it were to <br />ever be sewered it would have to be toward some other place than St, Paul, <br /> <br />WORKSHOP MEETING <br />PLANNING & ZONING <br />January 15, 1'980 <br /> Page 4 <br /> <br /> <br />