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Council Minutes of 02-20-2024 Planning & Design Commission. The Committee voted 3-0 to recommend the appointment to Council and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:01 p.m. Councilman Madden moved to approve the appointment of Matt Marrie to the Planning and Design Commission to fill the unexpired term of 01-01-21 through 12-31-25. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gilchrist and passed 7-0. Roll Call: Yes: Madden, Gilchrist, Hemann, Scarl, Limpert, Shymske, Glassburn No: None Motion carried. The appointment of Matt Marrie to the Planning and Design Commission approved by a vote of 7-0. Councilman Shymske, Chairman of the Environmental Control Committee: The Environmental Control Committee met on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 8:26 p.m. Present were Committee Members Shymske, Madden and Gilchrist Council Members Glassburn, Hemann, Limpert and Scarl, Council President Brossard, Mayor Jones, Law Director Gareau, Finance Director Copfer, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Safety Director Scofield, Service Director Kearney, Recreation and Public Engagement Director Pinchek, Assistant Finance Director Sperling, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Resolution 2024-4. A Resolution authorizing the Administration to solicit Statements of Qualifications (S.O.Q.( from qualified professionals to serve as the City's Arborist to enforce the provisions of Chapter 950, "Tree Preservation and Management"; and further authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to enter into a consulting agreement with the professional selected in the S.O.Q process, and declaring an emergency. Councilman Shymske stated that there currently is not an arborist on staff and this would help better define the responsibilities within the department. He also noted that this person would serve in a consulting capacity and the costs, not to exceed $45,000.00, will be split among three departments. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0, and the Committee Meeting concluded at 8:35 p.m. None. Connie English 5009 E. Park Drive Ms. English came to Council to ask various questions to the Administration and Council. Ms. English asked if Matt Mande was the same person that ran for Council, to which Councilman Madden responded yes. She also asked Mr. Shymske if he said in his report that there was no arborist on staff, to which Councilman Shymske responded yes. Ms. English also asked for an update on the audio/visual system in Chambers, to which Council President Brossard responded that it is Council's intention to upgrade our audio/visual system to better serve the public but does not have any dates. Ms. English also noted that she is still awaiting the list of cell carriers on the existing monopole towers in the City, and asked if there were any plans for the 100 -year anniversary of the park, to which the Mayor responded that there will be activities planned and she will make those arrangements public.