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MINUTIrS CITY COUNCIL MAY 10, 2006 Weisman expressed concern with the destruction of old growth forest and trees in Little Canada. He suggested that Che City require that aC least 15 old growth trees be maintained on each lot that is developed. He also recommended that the street connection to Viking Drive as a parC of The Preserve plat be eliminated in order to maintain additional trees and animal habitat. Blesener pointed out that requiring 15 o]d growth trees to remain on each lot would likely preclude the ability to construct a house on the lot. Weisman suggested at least 10 trees remain so that animals would have a place to stay. The City Administrator pointed out that the City has a tree preservation ordinance Chat developers are required to comply with. The Preserve developers are required to comply with this ordinance as well as maintain a no disturb area adjacent to Che pond. The Administrator stated that he was not sure there was a better option to maintain trees, yet still provide for development. Blesener pointed out thaC when lots are cleared for development, a lot of what is removed are dead or scrub Crees. Weisman reported that this is a part of an o]d growth forest and provides animal habitat. He was concerned with Che displacement of animals as well as the killing of animals during the construction process. Weisman again encouraged the City to stop buckthorn removal. The City Administrator noted the efforts of other agencies in buckthorn removal and the fact Chat buckthorn chokes out other growth and habitat. The Administrator noted buckthorn removal efforts in Gervais Mill Park and the fact that the Watershed had replanted this area establishing habitat via native species. ADJOURN Mr. Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RRSOLUTION NO. 2006-5-114 -ADJOURNING The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Allan. Ayes (3). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. 12