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I~INUTEs SPECIAL COUNCIL P'lEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1977 page 2 "~ Council reviewed the qualifications of the three applicants for the APPOINTMENT OF position of City Horticulturist. The three applicants were Dr. Gustad CITY HORTICUL- Hard, City Horticulturist for Falcon Heights for the past 16 years, TURIST FOR 1977 Dr. David W. French, Plant Pathologist at the University of Minnesota and George Munzenrider, Horticulturist of Sunfish Lake. Council discussed at lengtdl the City's current system and methods of re- moval of Dutch Elm diseased trees. It was noted by Councilmembers and the Administrative staff that many complaints had been made, by citizens and the Administrative staff itself, concerning many seemingly unnecessary delays in the present system. It was noted that after citizens reported a tree with suspected Dutch Elm disease, many times there were long delays before inspection, marking and removal notification. After further discussion, Councilman Labalestra moved and it was seconded by Councilman Black to appoint Dr. David W. French as City Horticulturist for the year of 1977. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": Mayor Warkentien. Motion carried. Council discussed Attorney Kenefick's letter in regard to "snow fences". Since some homeowners have kept their snow fences erected in their front yards after being notified they were in violation of section l~.7 of Ordinance 6L~, it has become necessary for a definition of the term. Some homeowners have argued that since snow fences are of a temporary nature, they need not comply with section l~.7. Attorney Kenefick found that even though snow fences might be of a temporary nature, they would be considered a "structure" under the ordinance and all setback requirements would have to be followed. Council directed Clerk-Administrator 3arnes to write a letter to resi- dents concerned and inform them of Attorney Kenefick's findings and also let them know they may apply for a Variance to erect their snow fences. Mayor Warkentien read a resolution opposing the proposed Ramsey County Municipal Court change. He noted we have received a number of other similar resolutions from surrounding communities. Councilman Ecklund stated that the Ramsey County League of Local Governments was also in opposition to the legislation. Councilman Steele moved and it was seconded by Mayor Warkentien to authorize Clerk-Administrator Barnes to draf t a resolution stating that the City of Falcon Heights is in opposition to legislation altering the Ramsey County Municipal Court System and to send copies of the resolution to every Ramsey County legislator and all individual members of the Ramsey County League of Municipalities. DISCUSSION ON SNOW FENCES - VARIENCE REQUIRED RESOLUTION 77-6 OPPOSING LEGIS- LATION ALTERING THE RAMSEY COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT SYSTEM Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.