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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 8,1998 Marty was asked about the loss of trees in the civic complex due to the last storm. Marty explained that he has placed the value of the trees at about $60,000. However, he felt that this does not reflect the real value of the loss. Additional trees will be lost to oak wilt or will die because of disruption by cleanup crews. These trees were old growth trees and will take another one hundred years to replace. About 30% of the old growth trees have been lost in the last two (2) storms. This is a significant loss. Brian explained that for the past year and a half, staff has worked very hard to preserve a certain landscape in the civic complex. This has been totally lost. He is meeting with the landscape architect in the morning. The landscaping has to be totally redesigned. REGULAR AGENDA Item 2A. National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 1998. Item 7D. Add to agenda, Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 108, Determining the Necessity for and Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Property by Proceeding in Eminent Domain, Hodgson Road (Highway 49)/Lake Drive (County Road #23), George Reiling Property. Item No. 8-1D Amending the Severe Weather Policy. The proposal is that if employees leave work because of severe weather, they can use sick leave or vacation to make up the time lost. This became a problem when public works employees worked during a storm but office staff were allowed to go home with pay. This policy will result in fewer grievances. Brain explained that MnDOT is preparing to install a 260 foot tower on the prison site. This tower will accommodate the legislative mandate to construct a Regional 800 MHZ Public Safety Radio System. There is no action required by this City on the project. There was a presentation of the plans at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting this evening. The Anoka County Airport is concerned about the tower height. There are other concerned parties, however, the State will do what it deems necessary. There has been no discussion regarding leasing space on the tower to private individuals. Kim reminded the City Council that there will be another interview of candidates for the City Administrator position either Friday at 2:00 p.m. or Monday. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting held on August 10, 1998. PAGE 10 • •