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10 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Mr. Ted Jones, 201 Hillcrest Rd., said his neighborhood has had good dialogue with City <br />staff during this process. Key trees are on the edge of the limits of disturbance. He would li ke to <br />ensure there is a comprehensive tree protection plan within the construction documents. Please <br />take care with replanting to be sure they are large enough species. This area could be viewed as a <br />linear extension of McIntire Park. <br /> <br />Having no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. <br /> <br />Ms. Galvin asked how much the Tree Commission has been involved with this discussion. <br />She said the RFP for McIntire Park is in process and asked if this could be folded in as part of <br />the RFP. Ms. Tucker said the T ree Commission has been involved. She said this project replaces <br />many of the trees, and it has been closely coordinated with the Parks Department. <br /> <br />Ms. Szakos asked for a visual. <br /> <br />On motion by Ms. Szakos, seconded by Ms. Galvin , the appropriation carried . <br /> REPORT / ORDINANCE* Stormwater Utility (1st of 2 readings) <br /> <br />Stormwater Utility <br /> <br />Ms. Riddervold presented to Council. She said impervious cover associated with City <br />parcels and right of w ay accounts for about 34% of the total . Reducing the billing size requires a <br />redistribution of the billing costs. She discussed the implications of reducing the billing unit to <br />500 square feet. She discussed a potential advisory committee. She discussed assistance for <br />qualified homeowners. The l aw does not currently provide for an exemption based on income. <br />She introduced Ms. Jean Haggerty . <br /> <br />Ms. Smith asked for the petition for adjustments to be more specifically liberal. <br /> <br />Mr. Huja asked if wooded areas should be treated differently than sodded areas. Ms. <br />Riddervold said staff will observe for the first year and adjust accordingly. Otherwise you may <br />shortchange the program of income. <br /> <br />Mr. Norris said there should be a bias for measures like tree planti ng and green <br />infrastructure. <br /> <br />Ms. Smith asked that the application for petition for adjustments be available on the <br />website. She asked that the advisory council be formed soon after the fee is approved. Ms. <br />Riddervold said that would be the case . <br /> <br />Ms. Sza kos moved to pass the ordinance with the stated amendments. Ms. Smith <br />seconded. <br />