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addition staff had believed the direction from Council was to clear the trees at a higher level thereby reducing the frequency of tree trimming. Hubbard realized that notification could prove to be difficult but in the case of the Duques the tree limbs cut off were quite substantial. Perhaps a determination could be reached as to the size of limbs to be trimmed. Dauber suggested the formation of a task force including Planning Commissioners, Public Works Manager and representatives from Environmental Design and Protection to work on a tree trimming policy statement. Casey did not think a task force was necessary and recommended that the Public Works Manager prepare a draft policy statement on tree trimming. Les Earnest, Chairman of the Pathways Recreation and Parks Committee, supported communication with the neighbors including putting tree trimming standards in the Town Newsletter. He also suggested letting residents know if the standards were not met by them then the Town would take care of the trimming. Jean Struthers, member of the Environmental Design and Protection Committee, stated that this was a change in policy. She had been told in the past that tree trimming was her responsibility. She recommended putting a schedule for tree trimming (Le north part of Town to be done in January, south part in February) in the Town Newsletter. She believed good public relations was important including notification of the neighbors. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the Public Works Manager to prepare a policy statement on tree trimming including sizes of branches to be trimmed, notification of neighbors, etc. In addition it was agreed this policy statement once adopted would be included in the Town Newsletter. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Request by Westwind Barn for placement of signs into Byrne Preserve The City Manager reported that he had received a request from Westwind Barn to place signs both at Byrne Preserve and Westwind Barn. This request was made as a result of the review of Westwind Barn's insurance policies and related safety practices by their insurance agent. The signs basically would say "Pass at your own risk. You assume that risk, whether known or unknown in the presence of horses." The recommendation from staff was that the signs be placed at Westwind Barn but not at Byrne Preserve as this would result in inconsistent marking of Town pathway facilities. It was further noted that staff would work with Westwind on the size, material and location of the signs. October 2, 1996 Regular City Council Meeting