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COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 22, 2001 typically successful. He stated screening would be between the homeowners and the burm in order to be more effective. City Planner Smyser shared with Councilmembers aerial photographs not yet seen by the members. He noted the screening currently in place and demonstrated where future trees were to be planted. Councilmember O'Donnell asked what was the timing for additional trees to be planted. City Planner Smyser clarified screening was to be an on-going process and no time table was in place. Councilmember Reinert asked who chose the company to do noise testing. City Planner Smyser clarified he personally chose the company after consulting with several city planners in the metro area. He stated the company he chose has an excellent reputation and has been very easy to work with on this matter. Councilmember Reinert asked if the resolution were voted on tonight, 'nclude a contingency based on the results of the noise testing. Councilmember Dahl referred to a list she received from trees used in their price quotes. regarding the types of City Planner Smyser clarified eight (8) foot trees used for the screening; the type of tree has yet to be determined. Councilmember Dahl stated she t• ��c• with the noise testing results. She stated she thought Staff was working to mat rs before bringing them to City Council for review. She asked Staff how far a. i.a the Planning and Zoning Board was on the matter of trees. She stated the issue w raise a r- `ent work session meeting; at the time, no one was sure. City Planner Smyser st did not know the Planning and Zoning Board's intent with the trees. Councilmember Dahl stated she did contact a member of the Planning and Zoning Board. That member supports trees being planted eighteen (18) feet apart rather than 36. She stated the Planning and Zoning Board raise the matter of a letter of credit to insure conditions are met. She asked if such a letter was an option. City Planner Smyser clarified a letter of credit or some sort of financial security would be provided by Molin Concrete. Councilmember Dahl stated she had discussed Molin Concrete's hours of operation with a concerned resident. She asked if there was a way to accommodate both residents and Molin Concrete in order to reach a win-win situation. She suggested establishing a time of day in which Molin Concrete could not begin work. 10