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. . Minutes of Regular Councl I Meeting Page two . July 26, 1976 SullIvan saId it Is proposed that copies of the report be given to each Planning Commission member for reference; asked Council to write ques- tions It may have when reviewIng the report, and send them to the Human Rights CommIssion. REPORT OF VILLAGE PARKS DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY A uatlc Weed Removal Lake Johanna Buckley reported tha the arks and Recreation Committee recommends that Councl I not particIpate In the Lake Johanna Aquatic Weed Removal because It does not affect all VIllage residents; therefore, Committee does not recommend the expend I ture.. Diseased Tree Removal Report Buckley Introduced Mark Peterson, Village Tree Inspector, who reported the status of the diseased tree removal program In Arden HI lis; stated residents have been very cooperative In removing their diseased trees within the 20-day time limit; City contractor Is doing a very good Job, but has a back-log because of the numerous trees to be removed; estlma~ ted that about 50% of his tree removal has been completed; very satis- fied with the progress. Peterson advised that he will Immediately start his second survey upon completion of first survey; will extend Into October, at least, before completed for this year. When asked about suggested changes for next.year's program, Peterson suggested that perhaps two Inspectors be appointed because of the anticipated Increase In number of diseased elms; possibly have a vapam craw start mid-June or early July; have not had time for much vapaming this year. Peterson noted that oak wilt Is a controllable disease, but, to date, only known control of dutch elm Is to eliminate the Infected trees. (McNlesh was requested to inquire re Diseased Tree Removal Program with- In arsenal grounds.) Grant-In-aid Program - Residential Property Tree Removal Subsidy Buckley referred Council to Grant-In-Aid Application and Request for Payment forms, and to his memo to Crichton (7/16/76) attached to Buckley's memo of 7/23/76. After discussion, Council took no action to go Into the program this year. It was suggested that matter be discussed when considering budget for 1977. Site Improvement Plans for Hazelnut and Floral Parks Buckley presented site Improvement plans for Hazelnut and Fioral Parks for Counc iI's app rova I . Crichton noted that nine (9) park plans have now been presented to Coun- cl I for consIderation; suggested that Councl I defer action on these plans, and review all nine plans at a meeting when Buckley will be In attendance, probably the middle of August. Council concurred. Buckley stated that most park work re these plans Is anticipated In 1977; may proceed to spray for polson Ivy etc. this year. Access to Floral Park Feyerelsen advised Counci I of a pedestrian access to Floral Park from Indian Oaks Trail, over a 5' easement (not recorded) along the west of lot 16, Block I, Indian Oaks Addition; easement was obtained when lot was spilt (Case No. 75-8); present owner agreed verbally to pedestrian access across the western edge of his lot to Floral Park (Lot A), (Council Minutes of 4/21/75). Annual Progress Report for 1975-1976 Buckley referred Council to the Arden Hills Parks and Recreation Depart- ment Annual Progress Report for 1975-1976 for Its review. Council deferred discussion of report and phllosopy of parks program to an August Council meeting. -2-