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are guidelines on when a permit will be required, what exemptions are allowed and what information needs to be included with the application. Parameters for the removal of trees are established; any specimen trees, significant trees and/or significant woodlands that are destroyed or removed beyond the limits in the tree preservation plan shall be replaced per the tree replacement schedule. An inspection process and performance guarantees are also included. Staff decisions can be appealed to the Board of Adjustments. Tree Ordinance The Tree Ordinance establishes rules and regulations to ensure the health of public trees and shrubs and promote, maintain and improve the urban forest resource. It establishes a Tree Advisory Committee, and the position of City Forester. A community tree ordinance is required for the city to be recognized for the Tree City USA program. The Tree Ordinance includes definitions of terms that are used in the ordinance. It establishes the Tree Advisory Committee and the position of City Forester. Duties of the Committee and the City Forster include planning and implementing an annual work plan, advising the City Council and other commissions on issues relating to trees, educate citizens and promote tree care, issue permits under this section, develop and maintain a tree inventory and inspect and control nuisance trees. The Tree Advisory Committee will also hear appeals of any person who disagrees with the decision of the City Forester. The Ordinance establishes a licensing procedure for businesses engaged in planting, cutting and trimming trees. The Ordinance creates regulations and a permitting procedure regarding tree planting, maintenance and removal. Comparison Between the Two · The Tree Ordinance addresses tree planting, tree maintenance and tree removal on public property and maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs that constitute a hazard on private property. · The Tree Preservation Ordinance addresses tree removal and replacement on private property. Tree Preservation Plan Tree Preservation Process The process of drafting the Tree Preservation Ordinance was started in February 2001. A Tree Preservation Task Force was established with the goal of drafting a tree preservation ordinance. The Task Force consisted of the following: Louise Kuester, City Council Joe Schuster, Planning Commission Tim Edgeton, Sherburne County Forester Stoffel Reitsma, Resident Ron & Yvonne Halpaus, Residents Jim Brown, Dynamics Design and Land Company