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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes August 13, 2019 Page 2 1 Mayor Faust stated he was impressed with the comparison of the values in 1954 and the current 2 mission and vision. The school district is benefitting society and the Council appreciates what 3 the district is doing. 4 5 Councilmember Jenson stated he agrees with what everyone else has said. He looks forward to 6 the collaboration for the Communication position that is being implemented. 7 8 B. Hennepin County Tree Planting Proposal 9 10 Hennepin County Environment and Energy Forester Jen Kullgren provided a PowerPoint 11 Hennepin County Tree Planting Proposal. This is a project they are planning to do this fall. Ms. 12 Kullgren described the benefits of planting trees. The program purpose is to improve air quality, 13 reduce impacts from EAB, provide technical assistance, improve tree survival rates, and beautify 14 county roads and facilities. A map of the CSAH 88 proposed tree planting was shown along with 15 a list of the tree species selection. Volunteers will be utilized for tree plantings and is an 16 excellent way to engage residents and get them invested in their local tree canopy. Ms. Kullgren 17 described the Healthy Tree Canopy Grant and noted she has reviewed this with Public Works 18 Staff. 19 20 Councilmember Randle asked how St. Anthony got on Hennepin County's radar and Ms. 21 Kullgren stated they have a lot of trees and researched where trees were needed along County 22 Roads. 23 24 Councilmember Stille asked about the Trillium Park plan and what the site plan implications are 25 for the fountain and monuments. Ms. Kullgren stated an internal review and staff reviews the site 26 lines. This is a rough draft and will be revised for each area. A project is being looked at to plant 27 a bee lawn with DOT. 28 29 Councilmember Jenson asked about the list of trees proposed to be planted and whether they are 30 compatible with the soil types in those sites. Ms. Kullgren stated they bring in some soil to mix 31 with the existing soil. Councilmember Jenson mentioned St. Anthony is a Tree City. 32 33 Councilmember Gray stated this plan is great and especially in front of the shopping center 34 where there are no trees. 35 36 Mayor Faust asked about the selection of the tree species. Ms. Kullgren stated they are 37 experimenting on tree species along with the climate shifting. Mayor Faust stated there is 38 excitement on behalf of the Council. 39 40 III. CONSENT AGENDA. 41 42 A. Approve July 23, 2019, Council meeting minutes; 43 B. Licenses and permits; and 44 C. Claims. 45