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Mounds View City Council May 14, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 3 • Council Member Thomas apologized to Director Ericson if it seemed she was lashing out and said that concern is not even close to the right word to use for how she feels on this matter. She noted she was aware of the original plans before the Planning Commission and feels that the removal of trees was completely misrepresented by Perkins & Will. She noted they have gone ahead with a plan that was not approved by Council and stated she would like to know what kind of recourse the City has. She noted the tape of the meeting could be viewed but it is her recollection that when she asked the question of how many trees would be removed that the Perkins & Will representative indicated the plan had been changed and only one tree would be lost. She then stated she would like Council to consider requiring that mature trees be used to replace those lost and would like to review the report of the City Forester. Council Member Marty indicated his agreement with Council Member Thomas and stated he would like to review the report from the City Forester. He then indicated he feels the City needs to address the situation as Council did not agree to what occurred at the site. Council Member Thomas indicated she may want to consider having a representative from Perkins & Will come to a Council meeting to attempt to explain what happened. Mayor Sonterre reiterated that Council as a whole would like to see a representative from Perkins & Will explain the situation. Council Member Quick asked if Director Ericson had spoken to Perkins & Will concerning the issue. Director Ericson indicated he had spoken to Sandi Gay who had informed him that she misspoke. Council Member Quick stated he would like large trees used to replace those lost and would like to require the school district to provide double the number of trees removed. Director Ericson asked if Council would like to approve the landscaping plan. It was the consent of Council to require the recommendation of the forester to come before Council for approval of the landscape plan and to request that a representative of Perkins & Will come to a Council meeting to explain the situation. Council Member Stigney asked for clarification of the error. Director Ericson explained that there was a removals plan for the trees to be removed and said he is not sure why Ms. Gay told Council that only one tree would be removed.. Council Member Stigney asked if there is a place to put trees on the site. Director Ericson explained there is not space in the location where the trees were removed but • there is space in other locations on the school site.