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City Council Study Session — 03120106 <br />I}R..��"�' Minutes - Page 22 <br />Initiated Agenda Items, A report by John Kysylyczyn, Mayor of <br />Roseville, 2000-2004, compiled in response to the Klausing <br />memo of 3/14/06;" and outlined his written comments. <br />Councilmember Pust expressed her frustration with the current <br />packet delivery on Thursday evenings, full-time job and family <br />responsibilities, and only one business day (Monday) to get <br />additional information and perform research on substantive <br />issues. Councilmember Pust suggested the proposed procedure <br />would allow additional time for preparation for upcoming issues <br />and allow for more efficient processing of City business. <br />Councilmember Ihlan adamantly debated her concerns regarding <br />artificially delaying the current waiting period. <br />Councilmember Pust reiterated her preference for additional time <br />to do her "homework" before Council meetings in order to <br />participate in an informed discussion and decision-making. <br />Further discussion provided another alternative for creating <br />another agenda heading to include upcoming Council-initiated <br />issues, where applicable, to provide staff and other <br />Councilmembers with a"head's up" on items for future <br />consideration. <br />Mayor Klausing thanked Councilmembers for their comments <br />and input, and proposed to put together a more concrete proposal <br />utilizing tonight's discussion, to bring forward at the next <br />meeting; and directed staff to continue the current process for the <br />time being. <br />11. Discuss Tree Preservation Ordinance <br />Councilmember Ihlan presented a preliminary discussion for <br />creation of a Tree Preservation Ordinance for Roseville, and <br />provided a copy of the City of Shoreview's current ordinance as <br />a sample; and specifically addressed "landmark" trees. <br />Discussion included definition of landmark trees; development <br />regulations; rights and limitations of private property owners; <br />boulevard trees; and the intent of such an ordinance in Roseville. <br />Tree Preservation <br />Ordinance <br />� <br />