An application for tree removal shall be heard and determined by the city council or its designate. The council or its designate shall take into consideration all of the information presented in the application, that presented covering any field inspection, and the recommendation of such professionals as may be called upon. The initial decision by the city council or its designate shall be made within 45 days of the date the application was submitted. [Ord. 22 § 00:16, 1983.]