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City Council Minutes Page 6 June 10, 2002 Mayor Iadinzing indicated that she and HILh member Jean Lieser have been in contact with an organization called LOVE Elk River who is involved in transitional housing. Mayor Klinzing talked about the need for transitional housing in the City. She indicated that the LOVE Organization would be ~v511Lng to handle the leasing arrangements if the City agreed. Councilmember Tveite indicated that he felt this was a good use of City assets but would like to see a policy in place in order to protect the asset. He also indicated that he would not want the City involved in the administration of the project. Mayor I~linzing indicated that LOVE Elk River ~vould be responsible for the administration of the project. It was the consensus of the City Council to proceed with the project. The Council directed Staff to work with LOVE Elk River to draft a policy for the leasing of the City's property for the use of transitional housing. 6.1. Update on Tree Committee - Councilmember Kuester Councilmember Kuester presented an update on the City's Tree Committee. She noted that the Committee is looking for Council direction on how to proceed. Councilmember Kuester indicated that during the past 18 months the Committee has explored many approaches to increasing City involvement in preserving and promoting the presence of trees in the City. She indicated that there is no clear recommendation and that the opdons impact staff work assignments and budgeting. Councilmember Kuester reviewed the alternatives that the Committee has considered regarding tree preservation, which included the following: · Developing an ordinance regarding tree preservation · Adopting an ordinance for maintenance of trees on City property · Working ~vith other agencies to develop a program of tree education and promotion · Tree preservation as a consideration in re-evaluating the present zoning and land use Ron Halpaus addressed the Council and indicated that the Tree Committee did prepare a tree preservation ordinance that has been presented to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Kuester indicated that a lot of work was put into drafting the ordnance. She indicated that different members of the committee had other views and thoughts relating to tree preservation other than just a tree preservation ordinance. The Council suggested that the issue of tree preservation be included in the comp plan review. The Council directed Staff to research where the tree preservation ordinance is in the process and to research costs of enforcement. 7. Staff Updates The City Administrator indicated that the bid deadline for City Hall/Public Safety buildings has been extended by one week and that the Council will review the bids on June 24, 2002. The City Administrator indicated that the HRA has invited the City Council to attend the HIL5 meeting on June 24, 2002, at 5 p.m. to discuss affordable housing.