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Additional discussion ensued regarding estimated costs would be in the future and a lot could change, concerns regarding increase versus tax increase to residents, trusting leadership and the unknown. All in favor - Mayor Love, Council Members Lakso, Koski and Mosher — Ave, Council Member King — Nay. Motion carried (4/1). 3. Residential Tree Trimming Administrator Statz apologized for the item not being on the Agenda. He stated that annually, the City trims trees 2' on either side of trails/sidewalks and up to 8' in height. He stated that the seasonal workers trimmed a half dozen branches that were less than 1/2" in diameter of a tree in the front yard of 1735 Dupre Road. He stated that the homeowners were appalled and came before Council previously requesting a formal apology, suggesting formal notification prior to trimming and funding for professional tree trimming to repair damage to their tree so that it was aesthetically pleasing again. He reported that he and the Public Works Director inspected the tree and found the trimming appropriate, well-rounded, not disfigured and was appropriate. Discussion ensued regarding whether the tree was within an easement rather than a road right-of- way, different avenues for notification to property owners (website, social media, etc.) so that they may take care of themselves, taking photos prior to trimming and after trimming, consider training of staff, setting precedence if paying damages, loss/damages have not been presented to Council by the property owner, trimming to prevent public safety hazard for individuals utilizing trails/sidewalks, not breaking any laws by trimming trees and damage to snow removal equipment during the winter months. Ms. Karen Francois, 1735 Dupre Road, stated that they spend approximately $1,000 - $1,500 each time their arborist comes out in the fall to trim two (2) trees on their property. Administrator Statz stated that Ms. Francois stated that $500 was acceptable for the damages incurred. Mayor Love stated that damages/a loss has not been presented to date which did not justify payment. Ms. Francois shared that they normally hire their arborist every other year and this was not the year. She stated that they need to hire them now that the tree has been damaged. She also stated that they have not been out as of yet and will be out once the leaves have fallen in the fall. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member King to table consideration of awarding damages until an opinion is liven by the property owner's arborist regarding damages to the tree in the front yard prior to compensation. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance #124, Second Series — An Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium Temporarily Prohibiting the Establishment of New Uses or the Expansion of Existing Uses Related to Canabis and Nonintoxicating Cannabinoids (CBD) Sales, Testing, Manufacturing or Distribution for a Period of One Year Attorney Glaser stated that at Council's last meeting they had an opportunity to meet one of his partners, Mr. Scott Baumgartner, who is not the lead expert in Anoka County on Cannabis and its newer state regulations. He stated that it is his understanding that Council determined the appropriateness of researching ways to regulate the new legislature allow for sale of items that Page 7 of 10