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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2002 <br />Regular Meeting Page 23 <br /> <br />Director Ericson indicated he was aware that trees are a sensitive issue in Mounds View and it is <br />his intent not to lose any trees that do not need to come out. <br />City Attorney Riggs indicated the original version of the document would have given control <br />over the entire property to Clear Channel and, after negotiation and agreement, the document is <br />very livable for the City. <br />MOTIONlSECOND: Quick/Sonterre. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5634, a <br />Resolution Approving a Wetland Alteration Permit and Lease Agreement for the Expansion of <br />the Clear Channel Billboard at 2373 County Highway 10. <br />Council Member Marty said he likes the fact that the City is getting money but he does not like <br />the larger billboard. He also said he is concerned with the trees and commented that there was an <br />issue with the theater and tree removal. <br />Director Ericson indicated that once he finds out what trees are to be removed if he has even an <br />inkling there could be an issue he will bring the matter back to Council. <br />Council Member Quick asked if Council wanted to entertain an ordinance on the removal of <br />trees. <br />Council Member Thomas indicated she would like to entertain the option of a tree removal <br />ordinance at some point in the future. <br />Council Member Quick asked that discussion of a tree removal ordinance be put on a work <br />session agenda. <br />Mayor Sonterre noted if trees are removed there would be a replacement value. <br />Council Member Thomas indicated that replacement has no value to her. She then said the issue <br />is when somebody goofs, which has happened twice in last two years. <br />Director Ericson suggested holding the building permit until the trees are flagged and approved <br />by Council. <br />Council Member Stigney asked if the developer is proposing cutting outside the easement. <br />Director Ericson said yes but he does not believe there is much there to take out and noted any <br />tree to be removed will be marked and after the billboard is constructed nothing can be removed <br />from outside the easement area. <br />Council Member Stigney commented that he disagreed with the total scope of the project and <br />• will not support it. <br />