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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of June 25, 2003 Page 2 from "heritage tree" to "protected tree" in the revised ordinance to more accurately describe the trees. Currently, there is no cost for the tree permits, but Superintendent Mann said he is considering a' permit fee for the tree removal/pruning process. The City currently allocates $30,000 per year for an independent contractor to review each permit and perform on site visits. This year the number of permits has increased and the City has spent over $35,000 to have the contractor perform this duty. Fees collected would help offset the cost of the contractor and any extra fees would be allocated for tree preservation. Superintendent Mann suggested permit inspection fee rates as follows: $30.00 per site visit for pruning plus $30 for each group of 1-6 trees. Total costs would be: 1-6 trees $60, 7-12 trees $90 and 13-18 trees $120.00 $45.00 per site visit for removal plus $30.00 per tree. Total costs would be: 1 tree $75, 2 trees $105, 3 trees $135 Superintendent Mann felt the focus of the revised ordinance needs to be on tree protection. He said he received an e-mail from Commissioner DaVis regarding his suggested revisions to the tree ordinance. The Commissioners made suggestions on ways to educate home owners about the ordinance and Commission responsibilities in reviewing an appeal of a tree permit. Superintendent Mann stated he would like the support of the Commission on the revised ordinance including the permit fee before it goes to Council for approval. He estimated he would return to the September or October Commission meeting with the revised ordinance. ITEM 1- YOUTH AND TEEN ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE The Commissioners discussed how they could better involve the advisory board representatives. Suggestions included: leaving the advisory board updates as Item 1 on the agenda; engage them at the beginning of the meeting; taking a break after Item 1 so the advisory board members could leave the meeting; ask them for feedback on particular agenda items; allow them to bring questions to the Commission; have the chairperson call them before the meeting; ask them to lunch before the agenda; have the Commissioners visit them at their advisory board meetings. Superintendent Beth agreed to share these thoughts with the staff liaisons to these groups which are dormant during the summer months. ITEM 3 - BUDGET UPDATE Director Centeno reviewed the upcoming Budget Study Session dates and the recommendation of cuts of 4.5% for public safety and 7% for all other \ ., ,