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THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1998 trees, creation of larger holes for the trees and the planting of appropriate ground cover, the variety of ground cover plants to be used, and the creation of additional green spaces where possible and appropriate. He then noted that the plan presented was designed to be implemented over a ten-year period for affordability, but that it could be done in a shorter time frame firesources were available. He then showed drawings and graphics which depicted the Master Plan in detail, and answered a variety of questions concerning plan implementation and the results that could be expected in terms of final product, maintenance and other considerations. Mr. Earl Reynolds, Jr., City Manager, noted that although the maintenance requirements for the resultant project would be greater his plan would be to apply improved technology to the situation in order to avoid additional personnel costs. Mr. Urban noted that the typical cost per tree in such a plan would be roughly equal to that of a typical street light, and that there were actually fewer trees in the proposed plan than that which currently were in place. He also noted that the American Forestry Association had done research which clearly showed the positive economic impact of the implementation of the type of improvements proposed, and reminded Council that much of the work to be done could be accomplished with City crews and, potentially, inmate labor. Mr. Urban added that the decorative lights in the Uptown were in need of improvement too, in that the globes on the fixtures had yellowed, and should be replaced with brighter fixtures that required fewer lumens to provide the needed light. Following the presentation Council agreed that the Master Plan was a fine product deserving of implementation, and thanked Mr. Urban for his work. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Clerk of Council