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Attachment C 43 Mr. Reeder noted other ideas in communities, and software applications to establish a baseline, such as 44 by addressing canopy coverage vacillating, to consider where to go in the future. 45 Commissioner Daire spoke in support of that approach. 46 Chair Boguszewski opined that underpinning the whole concept, the key seemed to allow part of the 47 comprehensive plan to involve a quantitative plan by holding a broader public discourse around the 48 entire concept and not just the city deciding they have authority of trees in a private yard, but agreeing 49 to a good, long-term goal for the entire community. Chair Boguszewski opined that it certainly made 50 things more palatable rather than his initial concerns that a tree ordinance was within the realm of 51 governinent overreach. 52 Mr. Gozola continued with examples from other communities, including addressing either mechanism 53 during development and/ar construction (Maple Grove), limiting tree preservation to a subdivision 54 versus zoning ordinance (Plymouth), or cash in lieu of tree removal or restoration (Minnestrista). 55 As outlined in Attachment A of Sambatek's memorandum dated July 6, 2015, Mr. Gozola reviewed his 56 current project understanding and observations of the community's current status. 57 Chair Boguszewski noted the points discussing flexibility on the part of the community and the 58 overarching goal of why to keep or increase trees as part of the educational piece as well. 59 Mayor Roe noted the need to justify any city ordinance with some kind of policy. 60 While hearing a lot about tree preservation from Planning Commission discussions, Councilmember 61 Willmus stated his observation of their deliberations was based on how they were interpreting the letter 62 of the law with the zoning code and comprehensive plan. However, Councilmember Willmus noted 63 that the Tree Board, as a role of the Parks & Recreation Commission, had not yet been heard from, and 64 expressed his desire to make sure they weighed in on this discussion as a vital part of the equation. 65 During his eight year tenure with the City, City Manager Trudgeon advised that he was not aware of 66 the Tree Board being involved much or being aware of their actual role. However, going forward, Mr. 67 Trudgeon advised that he would incorporate them into these discussions. 68 Councilmember McGehee opined that Public Works was also part of the equation, as this involved the 69 entire city, whether private trees, right-of-way or boulevard trees, or those located in parks or general 70 common spaces. Councilmember McGehee opined that some of the issues of importance to her 71 included grouping trees or massing them to identify certain areas; recognizing the flyway migratory 72 areas; retaining vegetation in natural areas; diversity with boulevard tree planning, as well as its 73 spacing for maintenance and to ensure tree survival, and how to address use of underground 74 stormwater storage in irrigating trees. Councilmember McGehee also noted her concerns heard from 75 residents in their lack of confidence with tree inspections requiring the expensive removal of 76 apparently diseased trees, and subsequent discovery when analyzed by the U of MN that they were not 77 actually diseased at all. Councilmember McGehee expressed her lack of support for planting 78 elsewhere in lieu of the immediate development area, opining that provided nothing but wasteland in 79 some areas and overcrowding in other areas. Councilmember McGehee further noted a recent 80 newspaper article about one old growth tree species (the state's largest Butternut tree) in the 81 community that needed to be preserved. 82 Councilmember Willmus agreed with Councilmember McGehee in the need to call attention to old 83 growth trees, with much of the tree planning occurring as the community grew from farmland to 84 residential during the 1950's through 1970's; and impressive growth achieved without any actual tree 85 preservation plan in place. During the Pulte Housing Development project, Councilmember Willmus 86 admitted it had served as a real eye opener for the City Council in clear-cutting that area for