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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2002 Regular Meeting Page 22 • Council Member Thomas commented that, if they are not going to be responsible for security of the building it is not fair to have a security problem on the premises that they are not responsible for. Mayor Sonterre asked City Administrator Miller to look into the matter. Council Member Stigney indicated it was possible to add cameras in the future. Council Member Thomas said she feels the City needs to identify weak spots in the security chain. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Marty. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5723, a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Video Monitoring Equipment for the MVCC. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. O. Resolution 534, a Resolution Approving a Wetland Alteration Permit and Lease Agreement for the Expansion of the Clear Channel Billboard at 2373 County Highway 10 Community Development Director Ericson indicated that the City was holding off issuing the • wetland alteration permit until the applicant had received approval from Rice Creek Watershed District. He then indicated that Rice Creek Watershed has approved the permit without any stipulations or suggestions. Director Ericson indicated he had reviewed the wetland alteration permit requirements and all have been satisfied. He noted that this amounts to a total filling of 100 square feet. The City Forester has reviewed the plan and had no issue with it. Director Ericson indicated he had added a stipulation that says complete removal of trees shall not be allowed. He then commented that a previous submittal had suggested a 55 foot deep parallel section to the right of way cleared to maintain visibility and noted the City is not agreeable to that. Director Ericson indicated it does appear that some trees and shrubs will be removed on the periphery but not much has changed. He then indicated that thorny briar bushes will be planted inside the structure to keep people out. He further indicated that the City Attorney has approved the easement agreement. Director Ericson noted the initial payment of $50,000 would come to the City with the issuance of the permit and the annual payments will follow. Council Member Thomas said that by voting to approve this she is trusting Community . Development Director Ericson a lot because she is concerned with any tree removal and will be the first to call if trees that are not to be removed are.