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Discussion ensued regarding the number of diseased trees in the City; there are approximately <br />70, 50 of which are currently the City's responsibility to remove. <br />Councilmember Holden asked if this proposed ordinance amendment passes, would property <br />owners then be expected to cover the cost of those diseased trees already identified by the City. <br />Parks and Recreation Manager Olson explained that the diseased trees must be removed <br />within a specific time period once they've been identified. By the time this ordinance <br />amendment has passed, the diseased trees will have been required to be removed. <br />Councilmember Holmes asked about rain gardens located in the ROW. <br />City Planner Beekman explained that rain gardens are not considered significant landscaping <br />and there haven't been any problems related to rain gardens. <br />Discussion ensued and it was determined that rain gardens should be added to Subdivision 2, <br />Item Al . <br />Councilmember Tamble expressed concern about the statement on Page 3 of 15 requiring <br />spacing of 75 feet between trees being planted. He thought that could be reduced to 40 feet but <br />will discuss it further with Staff. <br />After further discussion, the Council consensus was that Staff should present this amendment at <br />a regular Council meeting. <br />