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• • COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 1997 Council Member Neal requested explanation of two terms used in Mr. Asleson's report. The first was RFP, which Mr. Asleson explained stands for "request for proposal". The other term was OEM, which Mr. Asleson explained stands for "Office of Environmental Management". Council Member Bergeson asked about the succession scheme and length of term for members of the Committee. Ms. Davidson explained that the Committee's by-laws provide for a two-year appointment, staggered so that three of the seven members would step down in one year and the other four the next. However, during this first year of its existence, the Committee will stand with current membership for a full two-year term. It has not yet been determined which seats will be subject to replacement first. Council Member Neal asked if others on the Committee would have the opportunity to attend the DNR conference referred to in Ms. Davidson's presentation. Ms. Davidson explained that those who attended did so because they had the time available to them, and anyone who wishes to may attend. Council Member Neal requested notification of such events in the future. Council Member Lyden suggested that the interstate corridors be turned into greenways. Ms. Davidson indicated that through the Partnership Program the DNR provides trees and recommendations for planting for such areas, and the City or neighborhood then provides labor and subsequent care of the trees. She suggested that this program would be a possibility, as the Committee is already using it in connection with the Apollo Drive project. Mayor Landers asked about those trees that died on the boulevards during this past year. Mr. Asleson indicated that legal action through conciliatory court would be required in order to obtain compensation for the approximately $5,000 worth of trees that have been lost. He added that only a few trees remain with the majority having been replaced. Council Member Neal asked about ailing trees in Clearwater Creek. Mr. Asleson indicated that the developer would be responsible for replacement of any such trees. CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 36 - 97, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 16 - 97, RETURNING THE RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE HAULER'S LICENSE EXPIRATION DATE TO JUNE 1,1997, MARTY ASLESON Mr. Asleson explained that Emergency Ordinance No. 16 - 97 amended the City Code by extending to January 1, 1998 existing residential hauler licenses which expired on June 1, 1997. This Ordinance was passed in order to facilitate licensing under the organized solid waste plan. The organized solid waste issue was defeated in the November election; thus, it is necessary to revert to the original ordinance of licensing on June 1. The proposed new ordinance addresses and reflects this change. Council Member Neal asked about the term of a license, which Mr. Asleson explained is one year, with renewal in June. In light of the terms of the existing ordinance, a license will be issued for January, 1998 to June, 1998, and the one-year term will terminate in June of 1999.