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Attachment C Councilmember McGehee opined that the City’s existing Tree Preservation Policy was not worth the paper it was written on. City Attorney Gaughan questioned if it was appropriate to condition this Preliminary Plat approval on the neighborhood signing off as a way to revise portions of the City’s existing Tree Preservation Ordinance. Councilmember Laliberte suggested that it not be made a condition of the Plat, but ask the City’s Forester to coordinate a time to walk the property with neighbors to get input. Mayor Roe opined that it made sense to involve the City’s Forester. However, Mr. Trudgeon reminded Councilmembers that the City Forester was an employee of the City’s Parks & Recreation Department, and only worked part-time; and if this was a condition for Preliminary Plat approval, it would need to be coordinated with the Parks & Recreation Department to determine if it was possible based on the limited time and resources of the City Forester at this point. Councilmember Laliberte noted a recent appointee with a forestry background to the Parks & Recreation Commission; with Mayor Roe responding that a volunteer couldn’t be required to take time or offer a formal opinion as part of Preliminary Plat approval. Councilmember McGehee expressed her concern in applying conditions to a Preliminary Plat on the fly; and concurred with the suggestion of Councilmember Laliberte. As done in the past, Mayor Roe suggested that the basics for conditions be outlined at this time, and approved at a subsequent time. However, Mayor Roe realized he was addressing findings of fact used for denial of applications, as confirmed by City Attorney Gaughan. Councilmember Willmus spoke in support of language for a condition as outlined by Mayor Roe, for a plan to be developed for screening of vehicle headlights on the roadway from neighbors and property lines. Laliberte moved, Willmus seconded, approval of the proposed Josephine Heights PRELIMINARY PLAT, based on comments and findings of Section 4-6, and amended to include an recommendation of Section 7 of the RCA dated May 20, 2013; additional condition as follows: The developer will provide a plan for screening vehicle headlights from neighbors on the east, west and north sides of the subject parcel; and for screening the east and west property lines. Councilmember Willmus encouraged the developer to work with the neighbors on screening, opining that this was an issue that would become more prevalent in the future throughout Roseville. Councilmember Willmus expressed his appreciation that the developer had met the standard lot size requirements for this infill proposal; and appreciated the ongoing work of the developer with staff on drainage issues. Councilmember Willmus advised that he had the opportunity yesterday afternoon, with the mini-monsoon, to observe the area and runoff, and opined that there was work needed by the City on the south side of Millwood, and from those properties at a certain point draining to the north of the catch basin located in the proximity of 922 Millwood that