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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of January 26, 2000 Page 2 taken any corrective action concerning the roots in an attempt to correct the situation. Mike Wride read from the Sunset Western Garden book about magnolia trees and th~ir invasive root systems. M/S Truscelli/Slusser: To grant the heritage tree permit to Mr. Washington. Motion amended by S.Swope to add "contingent on Mr. Washington providing plans to renovate his yard to the Public Works Department". Amended motion was approved by maker and seconder. Motion passed. (Yes-6, No-1 Davis) -Mike Wride, 127 Atherwood Avenue Mr. Wride stated that he has applied for a heritage tree permit three times during the past 2 % years he has lived at this address. He is requesting the permit to remove two trees in his front yard and feels that the roots are causing major damage to his property including his foundation, driveway and fence. Mr. Wride passed out pictures of the trees and the damage caused by the roots. He spoke about the root pruning procedures and costs. Bob Mullins reported that three certified arborists looked at Mr. Wride's trees and all felt that the issues Mr. Wride is concerned about could be corrected and still maintain the trees. Mr. Mullins stated that these trees are each about 50 years old. Mr. Wride confirmed that he will be replanting new trees if the existing trees were approved for removal. Commissioner Davis noted that he visited the site and felt that the cracks in the driveway were not caused by the trees, but instead due to unstable soil below the driveway. Commissioner Swope felt that removal of the tree could improve the aesthetics of the property. M/S Truscelli/LaBerge: To grant the heritage tree permit to Mr. Wride with the same conditions as granted to Mr. Washington. Motion passed. (Yes-6, No-2 Davis, Joseph) Commissioner Joseph stated she does not feel qualified nor comfortable in deciding if a tree should be removed or not. Mr. Mullins explained that staff struggles with this decision everyday and it is a balancing act. He mentioned that City Council has mandated that we need to save as many trees as possible and asked if there was anything Public Works Services staff can do to help the Commission with their decision. Commissioner Slusser felt that as more trees mature, this process will continue to happen more often and that we need to preserve with re-forestation of our community. ITEM 2 - ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON Commissioner Swope nominated Don Davis as Chairperson of the Park and Recreation Commission. No further nominations were made. Commissioner LaBerge nominated Jeri Joseph as Vice Chairperson. No further nominations were made. M/S Morton/Swope: To accept"the slate as presented of Don Davis as Chairperson and Jeri Joseph as Vice Chairperson of the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion passed unanimously. Chairperson Morton turned the gavel over to newly elected Chairperson Davis. .