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January 5, 2006
Mr. Eric Johnson
City Administrator
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd., P.O. Box 2007
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007
Pe: Wal Expansion - Plan Review
BRA File No. 55-05-000
Dear Eric:
Sincerely,
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Karen S. Erickson, P.E.
5 West Highway 36 • St. Paul, MN 55113
Office: 651-636-4600 • Fax: 651-636-1311
www.bonestroo.com
The Wal-Mart Expansion project proposes to fill in the south side of the Applebee's Pond. To maintain
existing storage capacity the north side of the pond will be excavated. No grade changes are proposed near
the existing inlet or outlet; therefore, the maintenance access to these structures will be preserved.
The grading on the north side of the pond will result in the removal of some trees. Kathy Widin, City
Arborist, stated that the removal of the willow, cottonwood and boxelder trees are acceptable with no tree
replacement required. She also stated that the existing conifers and an oak tree between Applebee's
parking lot and the pond area should remain and be protected during construction.
The proposed grades will maintain the existing storage capacity of the pond and the tree removal is
acceptable by the City Arborist. It is recommended that the City Arborist approves the tree protection
during construction. With the tree protection in place, the regrading of the Applebee's Pond is acceptable
as shown.
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (651) 604-4788 or Dennis
Postler at (651) 604-4815.
cc: Judy Hoist, Finance Officer
Tom Ozzello, Public Works Director
Jim Butler, Building Official
Scott Richards, City Planner
Mark Vierling, City Attorney
Kathy Widin, City Arborist
Erik W. Miller- McCombs Frank Roos & Associates
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