HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-04 Weekly Notes - Re Tree Removal CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY ..OT.,9for: January 4th,2019
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FROM: Eric Johnson,Ci:,' A. 1, tratof
LISTING OF UPCOMING MEETINGS—Through Feb 2 18;ploase note the new disclaimer at the bottom of the Listing page.
Zoning and Development Items:
1. No new applications have been received.
2.� The Palmer Station developmenthas removed 5 additional large trees that were not accounted for in their approved landscaping
' plans. This will require an additional planting of +l- 141 caliper inches of new trees and/or a payment to the City Tree
Replacement fund of$21,648;or a combination thereof.See the enclosed calculation from the City Arborist,
3. Staff does have a planned meeting with MNDOT on 1/23 to continue to discuss our$644,000 Municipal Agreement Grant and
Lookout Trail Memorandum of Understanding(MOU).On a related note,we have finally received some feedback from Cushman
Wakefield regarding the frontage road possibility lying west of Norell Ave to Kruger Lane;we are hoping to meet in the next two
weeks to find an arrangement for this easement as well.
4. Please see the enclosed letter from Jim Kremer to MET COUNCIL's Harry Melander — Mr. Melander is the City's area
representative. Jim wrote the letter as a private citizen commenting on the COMP PLAN process and related costs. We
understand Mr.Kremer has applied to the State be considered for appointment to the MET COUNCIL, these appointments are
made by the Governor.
Other Items
• Police Activity Report for December 2018—From Chief DeRosier
• Coalition of Utility Cities—Agenda and documents related to discussion—(From Mayor McComber)
e A listing of the active 4,1 Quarter tax Petitions is enclosed;OPH figures are listed on page 2 of that report.On a related note,the
Washington County Assessor has agreed to reduce the valuation of the Oak Park Commons Shopping Center(where FedEx/
Muddy Cow is located)for the past few years. The City will lose this tax revenue over 2019 tax settlements and will be in the
$20,000 range.
• BCWD Agenda for 1/9/19. —For item 6b-the discussion related to their community engagement process on their rules; the
report or summary has not yet been issued,but will apparently be available on Monday 1/7/19.
Mayor McComber provided:
1. Information on Listening Session—with Keith Ellison Minnesota AG.
2. Chamber of Commerce—Bing, Bags and Beer Event
3. NLC Weekly for 12/29/18
4. METRO CITIES news for 1/4/19
Please let me know if you have any questions•651.253-7837 Cal Anytime.
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Tree Replacement Calculation
[(A/B) x C] x A=D
A=Total Diameter Inches of Significant Trees Lost as a Result of the Land Alteration
B=Total Diameter Inches of Significant Trees Situated on the Land
C=Tree Replacement Constant (1.33)
D= Replacement Trees (Number of Caliper Inches)
Original Tree Replacement Calculation:
[(900 C.I./2,494 C.I.)x 1.33]x 900 C.I.=431.96 C.I. Required
Revised Tree Replacement Calculation 2018-09-11: (Includes Tree#1729 Removed 18" Maple)
[(918 C.I./2,494 C.I.)x 1.33] x 918 C.I.=449.41 C.I. Required
Minus 10%=44.94
Total Required Tree Replacement=404.47 C.I.
Total Proposed=415.5 C.I.
Revised Tree Replacement Calculation 2019-01-04: (Includes Tree Ws 2(17"Ash),3(41"Silver Maple),
1773(49"Silver Maple), 1774(40"Silver Maple),and 1791(15"Spruce)to be Removed)
[(1,080 C.I./2,494 C.I.)x 1.33] x 1,080 C.I.=622.02 C.I. Required
Minus 10%= 62.02 C.I. -- 441 lV
Total Required Tree Replacement=559.82 C.I. () �,
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Total Proposed=415.5 C.I. \j���
Addition C.I. Required= 144.32 C.I. or$21,648.00 Cash in Lieu of -" iacemen
(144.32 C.I.x$150.00 per caliper inch (current fee schedule rate=$21,648.00
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