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knowing they could not do so after annexation. It was feared that others may follow the example. The commission agreed to write a letter to the City Council and the County Commissioners recommending that they address the issue of tree cutting within the urban growth boundary. III. CITY COUNCIL MEETING PREPARATION Mr. Ahlijian briefly reviewed the commission's objectives towards organizing itself for its meeting with the City Council. Mr. Post explained that the council session would last two hours, of which approximately 90 minutes would be available for the commission. He noted that written information would need to be submitted by noon on Friday, April 13, before the Wednesday, April 18, meeting. He added that Ms. Bascom requested that he submit Tree Commis- sion information for the councilors' packets each week until the meeting week. He mentioned that the submittal would include the Trees for Eugene brochure, the Urban Forest Report, the one -page flier on the Arbor Day Cele- bration at Patterson School, and other items. Regarding presentation format, Mr. Ahlijian suggested that each member raise a specific topic before the councilors and gave examples of possible sub- jects. He felt this format would help acquaint the council with the commis- sion. The commission agreed to work with this format. Topics raised by the commission should be within the scope of the commission's work plan. ( In response to questions, Mr. Ahlijian said an introduction of the commis- sion's activities and plans would be included. He believed the topics should pertain to the top three action priorities. He added that the commission should inform the council that it is not opposed to tree cutting, but that it supports appropriate removal. Ms. Sirnio felt the commission should inform the council of its short -term goals. Mr. Ahlijian noted that the presentation should emphasize what the commission is willing to do, and not just what it wants. He felt that it was important that the council know the Tree Commission supports and is willing to work toward cooperation on urban forest issues among the Public Works Department, the Planning and Development Department, the utility companies, and the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department. Mr. Medlin added that it was also important to show how the commission would resolve conflicts with those organizations. In response to a question about budget discussion, it was noted that at the March 15 meeting, the commission decided that it would be prudent not to refer to budget matters and that the commission was not prepared to relate such information. Mr. Friedkin said he would like to prepare a slide presentation. Ms. Sirnio said she would speak on urban vegetation and urban planning issues. Mr. Lum ( MINUTES - -Tree Commission March 29, 1990 Page 2 Work Session