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General Input on Profile <br /> Description/Trends areas <br /> Need to clarify that the service has two components: trees in the public right -of -way services and <br /> park trees and those services available to people with trees on private property (e.g., education, <br /> analysis, advice). <br /> Expand service description to include the undeveloped areas within parks (e.g., forests in <br /> Hendricks Park). <br /> Trend (changing priorities). Need to prune the entire tree inventory every 10 years. <br /> This was mentioned by Johnny, not a BC member, but I think it's a useful fact to include. <br /> Include in description that the forest ecosystems are used as "natural laboratories" by our <br /> schools. <br /> Has City changed policy to encourage tree canopy? Only situations in which trees providing <br /> greater canopy are discouraged are when pavement/planting area won't support a larger tree or <br /> when overhead power lines restrict its growth. <br /> I think this question was answered sufficiently at the meeting, but we may want to see if <br /> there's a way to fit this into the trends or description. <br /> Describe the tree ordinance responsibilities better. When does the service manage tree- cutting <br /> 71 ( permits in non - development situations (e.g., heritage trees). ,1' <br /> 0 <br /> Describe in greater length the tree cutting ordinance (is this the same thing as above ?) If this <br /> activity takes a lot of time, mention that. <br /> What about replacement tree program funding? Is there a program similar to Springfield's? <br /> Describe the interagency coordination in the narrative or issues section. <br /> Update on Intergovernmental agreement: did it expire in 1996 or when is it due to expire? <br /> Reference LTD, EWEB communication to us on pruning needs. <br /> Operating Principles ( ' f � <br /> Put last sentence as the first operating principle. _ 0 \, Ig \ ofiL ` <br /> Work Activities P <br /> v <br /> Add work activities to Strategy 2: L ✓) <br /> Coordinate tree location with placement of utility lines (is this the right word ?). l Get list from PIC of trees code now requires be planted when new developments have 0 10) <br /> setback sidewalks. 1" <br /> Need to maintain capacity to handle staff citizen complaint service. Measure this so some sort of <br /> balance can be achieved between proactive and reactive service. <br /> This could be either a work activity or an additional objective to Strategy 3 <br /> Memo/Discussion w/ Nancy <br /> How to you shift to a proactive tree pruning plan? (Age, topography, soil conditions, etc.) <br />