There is hereby established a Tree Commission for the city, which consists of five residents of the city, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council, for staggered terms of three years. Members of the Commission serve without compensation. In the event a vacancy occurs during the term of any member, a successor shall be appointed for the unexpired portion of the term. The Tree Commission shall provide leadership in the development and understanding of the objectives of the tree program and assist in the development and maintenance of technical specifications and guidelines. The Tree Commission shall produce and maintain a list of kinds and species of trees suitable and desirable for planting and the areas and conditions under which such trees should be planted. This list, to be known as the “Master Tree List” shall be adopted by resolution of the Council. The Tree Commission shall also review subdivisions plats and plans for new developments and recommend tree preservation and tree plantings therein. The Council may require the implementation of any recommendation by the Tree Commission.
(Ord. 2437, passed 12-14-2010)