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City Council Minutes Page 5 January 27, 2003 ............................. institutional development project. Mayor ICJinzing indicated that the grant is for $75,000 and requires matching funds. She explained that the proposed project site is located in the East Elk River area. Councilmember Motin questioned exactly where the project is proposed and why the City Council or HRA have not been informed of the project up until now. Mayor ICJinzing stated that the project location is in the City of Elk River between County Road 12 and 31, east of C.R. 40. She further stated that the project is a grass roots project, however, there are members of the HRA and City Council that are either somewhat knowledgeable of, or involved in the project. Councilmember Dietz questioned the City's commitment to the project. Mayor Klinzing indicated that it is a private project on private property. Councilmember Tveite indicated that the Council should have been made aware of this so that it could have been mentioned in relation to the Comprehensive Plan update, especially as it relates to the urban service district. Councilmember Motin indicated a concern with leapfrogging. He indicated that he has severe reservations regarding the project; especially with the way it has been handled. 5.5. 2003 Budget Update The City Administrator updated the Council on the potential affect that possible LGA reductions could have on the city's 2003 budget. He indicated that he would not be authorizing attendance of national or out-of-state conferences at least until the legislative session is adjourned. He also noted that he has requested the Arts Alliance to come to the City Council for release of the $10,000, which has been budgeted. 5.6. Accept resignation of Police Officer Linda Ellingworth and Consider Authorization to Advertise for Police Officer Assistant Police Chief Jeff Beahen informed the Council that Officer Linda Ellingworth has submitted her resignation effective February 2, 2003. He also informed the Council that staff would be advertising to start the selection process for entry level police officer positions. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF OFFICER LINDA ELLINGWORTH AND TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO BEGIN THE SELECTION PROCESS. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council recessed at 8:55 and moved to the Training Room for a worksession on Tree Preservation. The Council reconvened at 9:06. 5.7. Discuss Tree Preservation and Tree Ordinances Michele McPherson indicated that staff is requesting Council direction on changes to the proposed Tree Preservation and Tree Ordinances. She indicated that the Council has been provided with the proposed City Tree Preservation Ordinance, the Halpaus Tree Preservation Ordinance, the tree preservation ordinances of other cities and the proposed