Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 05/15/2023

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Tree Preservation section. Staff has also added new language including a paragraph summarizing the intent of the standards, standards for tree contractors (licensing requirement), a declaration of what constitutes a tree nuisance, specific standard's that would support issuance of a "Notice to Take Action" and preventative measures. Chairperson Moore commented that the additional language is great and necessary and would be fine to see it included in either the Shade Tree section or licensing. She believed that this location would be the best location as a tree contractor looking up information would see the licensing requirement in this section. Board Member Vikander asked if it would be possible to place the licensing requirements in the licensing section and simply make reference to it in this section. Senior Planner Anderson confirmed that could be done. Chairperson Moore agreed and confirmed the consensus of the Board to include the licensing requirements in the licensing section with a link provided in the Shade Tree section. Senior Planner Anderson provided more language suggested for the Shade Tree Diseases and Pests section. He noted that he is still awaiting input from the City Attorney related to the hazard tree language. Chairperson Moore stated that she agrees with all the additions. She asked if additional information could be added when appropriate. Senior Planner Anderson confirmed that an ordinance amendment could be used to add additional information. 6. BOARD / STAFF INPUT • Spring Recycling Day. Event Recap — May 6, 2023 Senior Planner Anderson stated that the spring recycling event was held on May 6th noting that it was a bit slower than typical. He noted that typically there are 400 to 500 vehicles whereas there were about 300 vehicles for this event. He provided a recap of the event. He noted that the oil collection vendor continues to recommend a permanent drop off location for Ramsey. He stated that could be a future agenda topic if desired. Chairperson Moore agreed that the oil drop off would be well used by the community. She stated that she did hear comments that the lines were long, perhaps because the oil drop off was first in the layout. Senior Planner Anderson confirmed that there was a backup because of the oil drop off location but that could have been bypassed if the resident was not dropping off oil. He commented that there has been discussion about moving that location, or if there was a public oil drop location in Ramsey, that would alleviate that backup. Environmental Policy Board / May 15, 2023 Page 3 of 5