Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 05/15/2023

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d. Improveu Air and water quality. 1. Trees aid in the filtering of stormwater as it passes through the soil to the groundwater; 2. Trees maintain permeable land areas essential to surface water management and aquifer recharge; and 3. Trees aid in the purification of the air through the removal of carbon dioxide,the generation of oxygen, and the precipitation of dust and other airborne pollutants. e. Socioeconomic. 1. Trees enhance property values; and 2. Trees protect and preserve the unique identity and environment of the city and aid in the development of the economic base attracted to the city by such factors. f. Erosion and flood control. 1. Trees aid in the stabilization of soil by the prevention of erosion and sedimentation; and 2. Trees reduce stormwater runoff and the costs associated therewith and aid in the replenishment of groundwater supplies. g. Privacy and buffering. 1. Preservation of existing trees helps maintain privacy and establishes a buffer between conflicting uses or varying residential densities. an Ad 1 1 T'Pa I I%-� VIF III �I LA�I� LAN I� %AN UN 1 1 ;4pr(4 IN%- .1,..Y. The Ramsey TFee Beek shall maintain an extensive lost ef Fefleet new deve-le.pffl. ents eF species that well affect the Pepulatoen ef the cenq.n,q,.-Mot-w feFest;. (d )Administration. (1) The city shall administer and enforce the provisions of this division.The city is authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis when reason exists to believe that a violation of this division has been or is being committed. (2) When the city determines a violation has occurred,the city's written evaluation of the deficiencies shall be considered prima facie evidence in any subsequent litigation (Code 1978, §9.24.01; Ord. No. 03-33, 9-15-2003; Ord. No. 06-25, § 2, 8-8-2006; Ord. No. 13-10, § 2, 5- 28-2013) Ramsey,Minnesota,Code of Ordinances Created: 2023-01-11 09:35:41 [EST] (Supp.No. 11) Page 2 of 9