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HomeMy WebLinkAboutUntitled (2) Community Forest Assessment and Management Plan City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota by Katharine D. Widin, Ph.D., Municipal Arborist, City of OPH 6/11/06 Introduction The City of Oak Park Heights has a history of caring for the boulevard trees in the city for the past 30 years. The program started in the 1970's as the city entered the battle to save boulevard elms from Dutch elm disease. After removing many boulevard elms,a planting program was initiated and tree species such as green ash, Norway maple, thornless honeylocust and silver maple were planted to replace the elms killed by Dutch elm disease. From 1970 to I998 the city relied on a part-time tree inspector to handle tree marking, removals and re-planting tasks. The city became a Tree City, USA in 1980,missing only one year of the award in the past 25. In 1998 a part-time Municipal Arborist(professional forestry consultant(Ph.D.), ISA Certified Arborist) was hired to handle the growing forestry program. Duties such as ordinance development,preparation of tree work contracts, educational outreach, review of development plans, inspection of landscaping,tree apreservation efforts, grant-writing development of a street tree management plan,and rant-writin were dded. An inventory of boulevard trees was initiated in 1998 when a tree care company prepared a list of trees to be pruned in the first regular winter pruning rotation for boulevard trees within the city. At that time,it was estimated that the city had approximately 1100 trees. Each year after 1998,t he Arborist has inspected boulevard trees and prepared a neighborhood boulevard tree inventory and list for the winter pruning rotation for each year. In 2003,a grant was obtained through the Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources to provide cost-share funds to allow the city to hire the Arborist to finish the tree inventory and provide a database of street trees as well as a management plan. Rationale and Objectives The City of Oak Park Heights has wanted to develop a street tree management plan since 1997. In 1998,a professional arborist was hired on a part-time basis to handle the city's growing tree program,which deals not only with management of boulevard trees, but also trees in parks, and also other public and private properties within the city boundaries. City staff,Council,Planning and Parks Commissions realized the need for management of boulevard trees but also recognized the need for monitoring the health of park trees and also monitoring the growing number of development activities and trying to minimize tree removal and damage during construction and,at the same time, maximize the quality of landscaping which is planted on new commercial and residential sites. The City of Oak Park Heights has a mix of commercial and residential properties,some of which are up to 150 years old,and parks ranging from small developed parks to parks with many acres of undeveloped natural woodlands. The city recognized the need to manage the tree resource within all of these diverse parcels. A trail system has also been developed within the city in the past 10 years and this has opened up many woodland sites within the city to recreational use. The need for monitoring potential risk tree situations has also driven the development OPH Street Tree Inventory and Management Plan 6/06 - 2 of an urban forestry program,a boulevard tree inventory and regular inspections for potential risk trees. Urban Forestry Program in Oak Park Heights The urban forestry program in Oak Park Heights is managed by a part-time Municipal Arborist who has a doctorate in Plant Pathology, is an ISA Certified Arborist and has over 25 years of experience in the field. The Arborist works for the city,on average, about 1 day per week year-round. The tree program in Oak Park Heights has the following components: Ordinances and Zoning Code Requirements: The community has a street tree ordinance as well as a tree preservation ordinance. The zoning code for the city requires that certain size materials be planted as boulevard trees and also for commercial and multi- residential landscaping. There are supporting documents(standards and guidelines) which provide detailed information on types of trees to plant,proper planting procedure and tree preservation methods and requirements. Boulevard Trees (Pruning,Removal, Planting): The tree program provides for pruning of boulevard trees in one section of the city each winter. It also includes pruning or removal of trees as necessary to repair storm damage,remove diseased or infested trees and mitigate hazards. Inspections:The Arborist regularly inspects boulevard trees, as well as park trees in active use area,for potential risk situations, particularly after storm events. The program also includes regular inspections (most on a response basis)of public and private trees for insect,disease and cultural problems,storm damage and Dutch elm disease or oak wilt infection. Removal of Diseased Trees (Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt): The city pays for the removal of diseased trees(most on a response basis)from both public and private property within city limits. Review of Development Plans/Work with Developers: The Arborist reviews development on both wooded and open parcels. The Arborist also reviews landscape plans and inspects plantings. In compliance with the city's tree preservation ordinance,the Arborist makes site visits,meets with developers, reviews tree inventories and calculates tree replacement requirements for removal of significant trees on wooded parcels. Education/Outreach: The Arborist responds to both telephone calls and site visit requests from residents to answer questions about trees and shrubs. The Arborist also writes articles for the city newsletter and occasionally for local newspapers,and provides information at Parks Comm. meetings to cable access viewers,as well as occasional informational seminars to city staff and residents. Tree City,USA: The city has applied for and received the annual Tree City, USA award designation for 24 years. Grant-Writing: The Arborist has written a number of grants in the past 8 years which have been approved and have provided over$10,000. in cost-share funds for tree OPH Street Tree Inventory and Management Plan 6/06 - 3 planting,tree removal, Dutch elm disease and oak wilt inspections and management costs on public and private properties,and completion of a boulevard tree inventory and management plan. Boulevard Tree Inventory Methods: The boulevard tree inventory data was collected over the past 8 years and all updated in 2006 and entered into a spreadsheet. Data collected on the trees consisted of `location' (street address), `species' (common name), `size' (trunk diameter(in inches)at approx. 4.5 ft. off the ground— `dbh'), `condition' (good, fair, poor, very poor), and also comments about significant issues regarding the tree condition or location, such as `ash flower gall mite', `trunk wound', `lawnmower injury' or `under wires'. The data was collected by both drive-by and individual tree inspection methods. Trunk diameters were estimated by eye in most cases,and representative samples were also checked with a diameter tape for accuracy. Newer development areas which are required to plant and maintain their own boulevard trees were not included in the city inventory or boulevard trees for which the city provides care. Data will be updated each year for trees in the current pruning rotation and to account for trees removed and replaced. Results: Results for the tree inventory are shown on the following pivot tables and charts summarized from data entered on an Excel spreadsheet. The data are shown as species composition in relation to condition and also species composition in relation to size. Tree Count:The total no. of boulevard trees in OPH is 1468. Species: The most common tree species is green ash,which comprises 41%of the boulevard trees. The next most common species are silver maple(23.5%), Norway maple (9.4%),and red maple(8.9%). Other tree species on boulevards are elm,crabapple, basswood, hackberry, honeylocust,sugar maple and oaks. Species rarely found in the boulevard right-of-way are birch,mountain ash, buckeye,and butternut. Size: More than 50%of the trees fall in the size range of 9-16 inches in diameter. Most of these trees would be less than 25 years in age which would indicated that planting dates back to re-planting after Dutch elm disease. The average trunk diameter is 10.3 inches. There are few trees over 20 inches in diameter. Condition: The majority of trees on boulevards(74%)are in fair condition. These trees are healthy but may have less than perfect form,may have minor insect or disease problems, may have a sealed trunk wound, may have a slightly thinning canopy and some dead branches. The next largest category are trees in good condition (21%),which have good form for the species,a full canopy of leaves and branches,and few problems of any kind. About 4% of the trees are in the `fair-poor' category. Many of these trees are maples with trunk wounds(from sunscald or winter injury). Some of the `fair-poor' trees are green ash infested with ash flower gall mite. Though this is supposedly a minor condition and does not harm tree health, many of the infested trees show poor leaf development relative to un-infested trees. About 1.2% of the trees are in the `poor' category. Many of these trees are Norway maples which have trunk cankers caused by the Eutypella fungus, and associated decay. The most badly affected trees will be removed in 2006. OPH Street Tree Inventory and Management Plan 6/06 — 4 Street Tree Management Plan Pruning:Trees will be pruned every 5-7 years. Approximately 230 trees will be pruned each year.The larger trees in older neighborhoods will be pruned in the shorter rotation,due to growth of branches over roadways and interference with vehicles. Neighborhoods with smaller trees will enter the pruning cycle within the next two years. Since the total number of boulevard trees is 1468,the normal pruning rotation cycle will be 7 years, with additional pruning needed in some areas where interference with vehicles,signage,street lights or driveways occurs. Trees with broken,damaged or hanging dead branches will be pruned as needed. Neighborhood residents will be notified prior to the annual winter pruning of boulevard trees. Removal: Trees which are dead,diseased,decayed,or irrevocably damaged, will be removed from boulevards as needed. Trees to be removed will be marked with an orange `X'. Risk trees will be removed as soon as possible,otherwise, a list of trees will be compiled and then sent out to tree services to obtain quotes. Adjoining landowners will be notified,if possible, prior to tree removal. Stumps of boulevard trees will be ground out as soon as feasible,and the area restored. Small trees may be removed by the Public Works Dept.. Planting: Trees will be replaced as long as there is adequate room in the boulevard right- of-way. Tree planting is funded through tree replacement monies from development projects on wooded sites. Trees will be planted by landscape contractors hired by the city. Trees to be planted will be a mix of species and will usually be 1.5 in. diameter trees as container or B&B (balled and burlapped) planting stock. Species Selection:Trees will be selected from the following list: sugar maple, red maple, `Freeman' maple,red oak,bicolor oak, hackberry,honeylocust, basswood,elm(disease- resistant),white ash, green ash(improved cultivars), Japanese tree lilac and flowering crabapple(disease-resistant). Adjoining property owners will be given a choice of tree unless there are location issues which would limit tree size or species. 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After removing many boulevard elms,a planting program was initiated and tree species such as green ash, Norway maple,thornless honeylocust and silver maple were planted to replace the elms killed by Dutch elm disease. From 1970 to 1998 the city relied on a part-time tree inspector to handle tree marking, removals and re-planting tasks. The city became a Tree City, USA in 1980, missing only one year of the award in the past 25. In 1998 a part-time Municipal Arborist(professional forestry consultant(Ph.D.), ISA Certified Arborist) was hired to handle the growing forestry program. Duties such as ordinance development, preparation of tree work contracts, educational outreach, review of development plans, inspection of landscaping,tree preservation efforts,development of a street tree management plan,and grant-writing were added. An inventory of boulevard trees was initiated in 1998 when a tree care company prepared a list of trees to be pruned in the first regular winter pruning rotation for boulevard trees within the city. At that time,it was estimated that the city had approximately 1100 trees. Each year after 1998,the Arborist has inspected boulevard trees and prepared a neighborhood boulevard tree inventory and list for the winter pruning rotation for each year. In 2003,a grant was obtained through the Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources to provide cost-share funds to allow the city to hire the Arborist to finish the tree inventory and provide a database of street trees as well as a management plan. Rationale and Objectives The City of Oak Park Heights has wanted to develop a street tree management plan since 1997. In 1998,a professional arborist was hired on a part-time basis to handle the city's growing tree program, which deals not only with management of boulevard trees, but also trees in parks, and also other public and private properties within the city boundaries. City staff,Council,Planning and Parks Commissions realized the need for management of boulevard trees but also recognized the need for monitoring the health of park trees and also monitoring the growing number of development activities and trying to minimize tree removal and damage during construction and,at the same time,maximize the quality of landscaping which is planted on new commercial and residential sites.The City of Oak Park Heights has a mix of commercial and residential properties, some of which are up to 150 years old,and parks ranging from small developed parks to parks with many acres of undeveloped natural woodlands. The city recognized the nee d to manage the tree resource within all of these diverse parcels. A trail system has also been developed within the city in the past 10 years and this has opened up many woodland sites within the city to recreational use. The need for monitoring potential risk tree situation s ha s also driven th e development OPH Street Tree Inventory and Management Plan 6/06 - 2 of an urban forestry program,a boulevard tree inventory and regular inspections for potential risk trees. Urban Forestry Program in Oak Park Heights The urban forestry program in Oak Park Heights is managed by a part-time Municipal Arborist who has a doctorate in Plant Pathology, is an ISA Certified Arborist and has over 25 years of experience in the field. The Arborist works for the city,on average, about I day per week year-round. The tree program in Oak Park Heights has the following components: Ordinances and Zoning Code Requirements: The community has a street tree ordinance as well as a tree preservation ordinance. The zoning code for the city requires that certain size materials be planted as boulevard trees and also for commercial and multi- residential landscaping. There are supporting documents(standards and guidelines) which provide detailed information on types of trees to plant,proper planting procedure and tree preservation methods and requirements. Boulevard Trees (Pruning,Removal, Planting): The tree program provides for pruning of boulevard trees in one section of the city each winter. It also includes pruning or removal of trees as necessary to repair storm damage, remove diseased or infested trees and mitigate hazards. Inspections:The Arborist regularly inspects boulevard trees, as well as park trees in active use area,for potential risk situations,particularly after storm events. The program also includes regular inspections (most on a response basis)of public and private trees for insect,disease and cultural problems,storm damage and Dutch elm disease or oak wilt infection. Removal of Diseased Trees (Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt): The city pays for the removal of diseased trees (most on a response basis)from both public and private property within city limits. Review of Development Plans/Work with Developers: The Arborist reviews development on both wooded and open parcels. The Arborist also reviews landscape plans and inspects plantings. In compliance with the city's tree preservation ordinance,the Arborist makes site visits, meets with developers,reviews tree inventories and calculates tree replacement requirements for removal of significant trees on wooded parcels. Education/Outreach: The Arborist responds to both telephone calls and site visit r equest s fr o m residents to answe r questions about trees shrubs. The Arborist also writes articles for the city newsletter and occasionally for local newspapers,and provides information at Parks Comm. meetings to cable access viewers,as well as occasional informational seminars to city staff and residents. Tree City,USA: The city has applied for and received the annual Tree City, USA award designation for 24 years. Grant-Writing: The Arborist has written a number of grants in the past 8 years which have been approved and have provided over$10,000. in cost-share funds for tree OPH Street Tree Inventory and Management Plan 6/06 - 3 planting,tree removal, Dutch elm disease and oak wilt inspections and management costs on public and private properties,and completion of a boulevard tree inventory and management plan. Boulevard Tree Inventory Methods: The boulevard tree inventory data was collected over the past 8 years and all updated in 2006 and entered into a spreadsheet. Data collected on the trees consisted of `location' (street address), `species' (common name), `size' (trunk diameter(in inches)at approx. 4.5 ft. off the ground— `dbh'), `condition' (good,fair, poor, very poor), and also comments about significant issues regarding the tree condition or location, such as `ash flower gall mite', `trunk wound', `lawnmower injury' or `under wires'. The data was collected by both drive-by and individual tree inspection methods. Trunk diameters were estimated by eye in most cases,and representative samples were also checked with a diameter tape for accuracy. Newer development areas which are required to plant and maintain their own boulevard trees were not included in the city inventory or boulevard trees for which the city provides care. Data will be updated each year for trees in the current pruning rotation and to account for trees removed and replaced. Results: Results for the tree inventory are shown on the following pivot tables and charts summarized from data entered on an Excel spreadsheet. The data are shown as species composition in relation to condition and also species composition in relation to size. Tree Count:The total no. of boulevard trees in OPH is 1.468. Species: The most common tree species is green ash, which comprises 41%of the boulevard trees. The next most common species are silver maple(23.5%),Norway maple (9.4%),and red maple(8.9%). Other tree species on boulevards are elm,crabapple, basswood, hackberry,honeylocust, sugar maple and oaks. Species rarely found in the boulevard right-of-way are birch,mountain ash, buckeye,and butternut. Size: More than 50%of the trees fall in the size range of 9-16 inches in diameter. Most of these trees would be less than 25 years in age which would indicated that planting dates back to re-planting after Dutch elm disease. The average trunk diameter is 10.3 inches. There are few trees over 20 inches in diameter. Condition: The majority of trees on boulevards(74%)are in fair condition. These trees are healthy but may have less than perfect form, may have minor insect or disease problems, may have a sealed trunk wound, may have a slightly thinning canopy and some dead branches. The next largest category are trees in good condition (21%),which have good form for the species,a full canopy of leaves and branches,and few problems of any kind. About 4%of the trees are in the `fair-poor' category. Many of these trees are maples with trunk wounds(from sunscald or winter injury). Some of the `fair-poor' trees are green ash infested with ash flower gall mite. Though this is supposedly a minor condition and does not harm tree health, many of the infested trees show poor leaf development relative to un-infested trees. About 1.2% of the trees are in the `poor' category. Many of these trees are Norway maples which have trunk cankers caused by the Eutypella fungus, and associated decay. The most badly affected trees will be removed in 2006. OPH Street Tree Inventory and Management Plan 6/06 — 4 Street Tree Management Plan Pruning:Trees will be pruned every 5-7 years. Approximately 230 trees will be pruned each year.The larger trees in older neighborhoods will be pruned in the shorter rotation,due to growth of branches over roadways and interference with vehicles. Neighborhoods with smaller trees will enter the pruning cycle within the next two years. Since the total number of boulevard trees is 1468,the normal pruning rotation cycle will be 7 years, with additional pruning needed in some areas where interference with vehicles, signage,street lights or driveways occurs. Trees with broken,damaged or hanging dead branches will be pruned as needed. Neighborhood residents will be notified prior to the annual winter pruning of boulevard trees. Removal: Trees which are dead,diseased,decayed,or irrevocably damaged, will be removed from boulevards as needed. Trees to be removed will be marked with an orange `X'. Risk trees will be removed as soon as possible,otherwise, a list of trees will be compiled and then sent out to tree services to obtain quotes. Adjoining landowners will be notified,if possible, prior to tree removal. Stumps of boulevard trees will be ground out as soon as feasible,and the area restored. Small trees may be removed by the Public Works t De . p . Planting: Trees will be replaced as long as there is adequate room in the boulevard right- of-way. Tree planting is funded through tree replacement monies from development projects on wooded sites. Trees will be planted by landscape contractors hired by the city. Trees to be planted will be a mix of species and will usually be 1.5 in.diameter trees as container or B&B (balled and burlapped) planting stock. Species Selection:Trees will be selected from the following list: sugar maple, red maple, `Freeman' maple,red oak,bicolor oak, hackberry,honeylocust, basswood,elm(disease- resistant),white ash, green ash(improved cultivars), Japanese tree lilac and flowering crabapple(disease-resistant). Adjoining property owners will be given a choice of tree unless there are location issues which would limit tree size or species. Trees existing in the boulevard which will no longer be planted are: silver maple and cottonwood (structural problems and above-ground roots),and Norway maple(winter injury and cankers). Planting of green ash will be limited due to threat posed by the emerald ash borer. Consultation:The Municipal Arborist will answer telephone calls and make site visits to residents gP re ardin problems with boulevard trees. g Inspections: Inspections will be made on a request basis and action taken. The Arborist will also inspect trees to be pruned each year. 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This year, 257 trees will be pruned along sections of 55th St., • Oldfield Ave., Oldfield Ave. Ct. , 56th St. and O'Brien Ave.. A number of trees in these areas were indicated by Public Works as needing pruning due to limbs over the street and interference with large vehicles. This type of work is done on a yearly basis and has been budgeted for. St. Croix Tree Service has done satisfactory tree work for the city in the past and offered the lowest quote for tree pruning. • • 1/18/06 Boulevard Tree Pruning Quotes — 2006 (Quotes are for pruning 257 trees and include 6.5% sales tax) 1. St. Croix Tree Service=$10,847.03 2. Rainbow Treecare = $14,856.75 • These companies are insured and have Certified Arborists on staff. I recommend that the City hire St. Croix Tree Service to do the pruning. The funds to do this work are in the Forestry budget for the year 2006. Katharine D. Widin, Ph.D. Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights • '$ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P01 •••• .. r.••■•■ • •w UP•• r►1KK ht!W1 15 L1 i T P.07/O8 1 • 2006 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid d City of Oak Park Heights All quotes due by 4:00 .ids. Wed.Jan. 18,2006. 9 ) P PROPOSAL OF:, 5718 CYD( ' T/ 5-erk G ADDRESS: c7 6 cn st• Rihh4t�, WI 590? PHONE: 55/- 77o-3 / FAX: 2/5- 71- 3 y + copy of current certificate of liability Insurance attached Pruning of Boulevard Trees trees Lobe pruned consist of green ash(53.6%),silver maple( 18.9%),other maple (13.696).and other species(f greenr y,ba �swood,honcylaeust,c1m,oak(13.996)) r1 "eter No. of Trees Unit Cot Total Cost (Abb is Inches) ��ii u ill1- 10 49 /fT r 3q - ;5- 8-50-- . . 1MM Sr ,_ . 4.. MEM 75 no • unln Total Job Cod: SA ? 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'0_`75• • •' (pleau include appropriate tat) . • . . 13y, (si E nature of officer) . • ' • • Mt 4 /35---• 4-----'6----.-L---41; Date: I l/: 6 • (print esme and title) • C DASO��'1/1`fl. . �f'140(1a. • a1 ENCLOSURE 04 .40 Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action Meeting Date January 24, 2006 Agenda Item Title Accept Forestry Program Final Report for 2005 and Adopt Work Plan for 2006 Time Required 0 minutes Agenda Placement Consent Originating Department/Requestor Administration/Eric Johnson Requester's Signature Action Requested Accept report and adopt plan Background/Justification(Please indicate any previous action, financial implications including budget information and recommendations). See attached • 1 1111 1 CITY OF max OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 2005 Forestry Program — Final Report Prepared by : Katharine D. Widin, Ph.D. Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights 1/16/06 Monthly reports are submitted throughout the calendar year as an update to Council and Commission members on tree-related issues.The City contracts with me to provide the equivalent of 6-8 hours of arboricultural consulting services per week, including time spent on development projects. I also serve as the assistant weed inspector for the City and do the field work and reports required to address weed complaints. Work Program Hours Description of Work Aft Staff Meetings/Reports 90 estimated I attended weekly general staff meetings,and site design & review meetings with Staff and developers as needed. Wrote Parks Commission 86.3 actual monthly reports on forestry program activities,other meetings and discussions with staff re: tree issues. I attended monthly Parks Comm.meetings and presented a short report each meeting to update the commission on tree-related activities and issues within the City. I attended Parks Commission work sessions and prepared reports for seasonal Park Walk-Throughs as needed. Boulevard & Park 100 estimated Planting: A total of 28 new or replacement trees were Trees planted on boulevards and in parks in August. I checked the 99.5 actual locations, sent letters to residents regarding tree species available,ordered the trees,arranged for an underground Tree Planting, Pruning, utility check and the planting and inspected the work after it Removal was completed. This year,as for the past two years,the tree plantings were paid for out of the City's Tree Planting Fund Inventory which comes from tree replacement funds paid by developers in lieu of tree planting. Pruning:279 boulevard trees were pruned in the winter of 2005. I checked the locations, prepared a list of trees to be pruned, revised specifications,contacted tree services for quotes and inspected work done.Approx. 10 other trees were pruned for storm damage,hazards,vehicle clearance and sight lines. Removal: 24 trees were removed. These trees were either • boulevard or park trees removed due to death,damage or disease, or were diseased trees on private property. (12 diseased elm and oak,5 hazardous and 7 Tree City U.S.A. • • nuisance/obstruction).I inspected the trees,marked them for removal,prepared the list,contacted tree services for quotes, and inspected work done. Some of the boulevard trees which were removed have been,or will be,replaced. I also checked each request received from property owners regarding boulevard tree issues related to pruning or removal. Boulevard Tree Policy: This pertains to requests for removal of"nuisance"trees(those not dead,diseased or hazardous which property owners want to remove because of interference with lawns,driveways or sewer pipes)or trees which have died due to damage by the property owner(e.g. lawnmower or weed whip injury).In each instance of such removal the adjoining property owner is required to pay a $100.fee to share in the cost of tree removal and replanting. The requests for these types of removals increased in 2005. Two cases involved properties where the owner was granted Boulevard Trees a building permit which included driveway changes and during the course of construction,they found out a boulevard tree was in the way and requested removal. Tree Planting, Pruning Tree Staking: New trees planted were staked by the and Removal, contractor. This staking will be removed after one year. Inventory Tree Inventory: I continued to compile an inventory of (continued) trees along boulevards in Oak Park Heights. The field data for the inventory is largely complete with the addition of lists • of trees in the Valley View Homes area and in Autumn Ridge. I am re-checking trees for changes in diameter and condition and also entering the data this winter. I will be including trees in active park areas in the inventory.A $1,000. grant received in 2003 from the Minn.DNR will help fund the rest of the field work and the computer entry and summarization of the inventory data. This grant extends until June 2006. Tree Inspection 22 estimated I inspected boulevard,park and private trees for symptoms (Dutch Elm Disease & of Dutch elm disease,and oak wilt disease. 12 elms and Oak Wilt) 11.5 actual oaks were removed due to active disease. I also inspected boulevard and park trees for storm damage and hazards and a number of trees in active park areas and along boulevards were removed or pruned to mitigate hazards. VV Park—Prairie 3 estimated I checked the plantings in the prairie restoration in Valley Restoration View Park over the summer and recommended maintenance 2 actual of the prairie area. The area was mowed this spring by Prairie Restorations,Inc. Tree City,USA Award 8 estimated This is an award designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation and requires a Tree Board(the Parks Commission), $2 per capita per year spending on tree- 8 actual related work,an Arbor Day Proclamation and a Ceremonial Tree Planting.This year I prepared the necessary documents and made arrangements for a ceremonial tree planting. (This year's planting was a disease resistant elm planted in Brekke . Park during the 'Party in the Park celebration on Aug. 2nd) I wrote the final report in December and delivered it to the Minn.Dept.of Natural Resources. The City has received • this award for 23 years. I attended the Tree City USA Awards luncheon in April. Weed Inspection 5 estimated I inspected four sites this year for weed and tall grass issues, contacted property owners and processed paperwork. I re- 6 actual inspected sites for compliance and prepared an annual report for the County Agric.Inspector. Professional 4 actual I attended several educational sessions this year related to Development trees:The Turf and Grounds Foundation Green Expo., Minn. Nursery and Landscape Assn. educational workshops,Society of American Foresters winter conference, Minn. Shade Tree Advisory Comm. meetings,.and Minn. Soc. of Arboriculture(MSA) conference, as well as a Pesticide Applicator's License workshop;I requested reimbursement of registration costs from the 2005 budget to attend several of these conferences. Community Education 12 estimated In my capacity as OPH Arborist,I was involved in several and Outreach community education and outreach projects this year,as well 11.5 actual as a staff education workshop: I wrote articles on tree planting and care for the two issues of the OPH City Newsletter: Stem Girdling Roots,Oak Anthracnose, Avoid Tree Pruning in Spring, Spring is a Good Time to Plant Trees and New Boulevard Trees. I arranged and participated in the tree planting at Brekke Park which was part of the'Party in the Park'celebration and also answered tree care questions for residents. I prepared and presented a workshop to Public Works staff P P P P on Tree Pruning. Resident Contacts 60 estimated I returned 130 phone calls to residents,developers and staff regarding various tree care issues and information;I made 30.5 actual 68 site visits to residents to check out both boulevard and private trees and answer any questions they had. (There was an increase in phone calls,but a decrease in site visits which may reflect my answering more questions and solving tree issues over the phone).Tree issues I handled for residents included:interference with buildings,driveways and sight lines;surface roots in lawns;tree pruning;tree planting;tree staking;tree and shrub i.d.;tree selection;tree care;tree removal;new boulevard trees;risk trees;decay;storm damage;winter injury;sunscald;transplant stress; construction damage;lawnmower and weed whip injury; Dutch elm disease;oak wilt;anthracnose diseases(especially oak anthracnose),canker diseases;needlecast diseases;lawn weeds;ash plant bug;spruce sawfly;spruce adelgid and other gallmakers;pine bark beetle;fall webworm,carpenter ants,other insects;buckthorn management;woodland management and questions re: Eagle Scout projects. • development Projects- 80 estimated I reviewed concept,site and/or landscape plans,made site Plan and Site Review visits regarding tree or landscape issues and wrote short reports for the following development projects: Inspections,Reports 55.5 actual • McKean Square • DDDLLC • WalMart • Stillwater Motors • Shoppes of Oak Park Heights • Home 4 Me • Lowe's/CSM • Pine Grove Gardens Tree Removal and • Menard's Replacement • Oakgreen Village Requirements • Xcel Energy—King Plant • Fox Hollow • St. Croix Cleaners • Gullickson(home remodeling) • Bahr Construction(house moving) • W.A.T.E. Enterprises For some of these projects,I reviewed tree inventories,tree removal and,when applicable,calculated tree replacement. 41) • • • Exhibit "A" Forestry Consulting Work Program —2006 To: Eric Johnson,City Administrator From: Katharine D.Widin,Ph.D City Council Municipal Arborist 1/16/06 City of Oak Park Heights SERVICE ESTIMATE WORK PROPOSED D HOURS Staff Meetings& 90 Attend city staff meetings and work sessions,council and commission meetings Reports;Records; and work-sessions as necessary—prepare monthly reports Parks Commission Attend monthly Parks Commission meetings Maintenance of Public 100 Evaluations of trees on public property to determine nature of tree problem(s) Trees re: tree removal,pruning,planting Evaluation of Trees on Inventory of boulevard and park trees—complete field work and database Public Property: Boulevard Trees Preparation of lists of trees to be removed,planted,or pruned,and preparation Park Trees of documents re: quotes from tree services/nurseries Trees on City Property Check work completed Tree Inventory Education/Outreach Write Articles 6 Articles for City Newsletter(2-4)and 1 article for local paper on tree-related issues Resident Contacts 50 Return phone calls from residents and make site visits regarding tree insect, • disease and cultural problems. Send literature to residents regarding information requested. Prepare informational handouts for property owners cable and website 5 for televised Parks Commission meetings,present monthly report and seasonal recommendations regarding tree care;send tree info.for webmaster to put on city website Tree City,USA 8 prepare annual Arbor Day/Month Proclamation,organize annual tree planting, write annual report,attend awards luncheon Review Development 50* Review plans regarding'landscaping,tree removal and preservation, make Plans re:Landscaping inspection visits to development sites;make recommendations to staff,planning and Tree Preservation commission and council,attend site review meetings with staff and developers. *this work is charged to development projects as part of required fees Oak Wilt and Dutch Elm 15 Survey for oak wilt infection centers within the City;Inspect,upon request,and Disease mark diseased elms;provide information and assistance to property owners in oak wilt and Dutch elm disease management;arrange for removal of diseased elms and oaks from public and private property,records,inspections,reports Education/Conference 3 Attendance at professional conferences as the Arborist for OPH to gain information to be used for tree care within the City Weed Inspection 5 Upon request,inspect public and private properties for weed or local ordinance violations;contact property owners;check work completed;report Prairie Restoration 3 Inspect prairie for species diversity and weeds;arrange for annual maintenance Management by professional prairie restoration contractor;check work done Estimated Hours for 2006: City=285 (@$45.00/hour) =$12,825.00 (city will receive MnReLeaf grant reimbursement for tree inventory which will total about$1,000.) • Developer=50(paid by developers)=$2,250. • TREE CITY USA • _ ` ` Application for Recertification Mail completed application with requested attachments to your state forester no later than December 31. The TREE CITY USA award is in recognition of work completed by the community during the calendar year. Please provide information for the year ending. • (Some states require information in addition to the requested on this application.Check with your state foresters.) As Municipal Arborist of the community of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota (Title-Mayor or other city official) I herewith make application for this community to be officially recertified as a Tree City USA for 2005,having achieved the standards set forth by The National Arbor Day Foundation as noted below. (year) Standard 1:A Tree Board or Department List board members,and meeting dates for the past year;or name of city department and manager. (see attached sheet) Stan dar_ d 2:A Communi y Tree Ordinance Check One: lxI Our ordinance as last submitted is unchanged and still in effect. 0 Our ordinance has been changed.The new version is attached. Standard 3:A Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget of at Least$2 Per Capita Total community forestry expenditures $ 35,475.00 4 300 Community populations Attach annual work plan outlining the work carried out during the past year.Attach breakdown of community forestry expenditures. (see attached sheets) Standard 4:An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation Date observance was held Aug. 2, 2005 Attach program of activities and/or news coverage. Attach Arbor Day proclamation. (see attached sheets) Municipal Arborist 12/14/05 'A -r Signature Title Date Please type or print the following: Mayor or equivalent: City Forestry Contact: Name: David Beaudet Name) Katharine D. Widin, Ph.D. Mayor Title: Municipal Arborist ----s Title: Address: 14168 Oak Park Blvd. P.O. Bbx 2007 Address: 13457 6th St. N. City,State,Zip: Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 City,State,Zip: Stillwater, MN 55082 Phone#: (651)439-4439 Phone#: (651)436-8811 Email: Email: kdwi di nC@comrast net NOTE:Application will not be processed without Standard 3 and 4 attachments. Certification (To Be Completed By The State Forester) (Community) The above named community has made formal application to this office.I am pleased to advise you that we reviewed the application and have concluded that,based on the information contained herein,said community is eligible to be recertified as a Tree City USA,for the calendar year,having in my opinion met the four standards of achievement in urban forestry. Signed Date State Forester Person in State Forester's Office who should receive recognition material: Name: UPS Address: Title: City,State,Zip: Agency: PH#: Email: 3 Tree City USA Application 2005 - City of Oak Park Heights Standard 1 Parks Commission serves as the Tree Board Members: Gina Zeuli(chair), Chuck Dougherty,Pat Estes,Beth Nelson,and Randy Wagner Meeting Dates: 3rd Monday of each month,except for holidays(10-11 meetings per year) Tree City USA Application 2005- City of Oak Park Heights Standard 3 Total Community Forestry Expenditures: $35,475.00 (see worksheet) Community Population = 4300 Annual Work Plan Date or Time of Year Activity winter 2005 Pruning of 279 boulevard trees as part of a 5-7 year rotation pruning program winter through fall 2005 Arborist worked with City staff on implementation of the Tree Protection Ordinance -8 development projects within the City required tree protection and tree replacement review&inspection. winter through fall 2005 Arborist wrote articles on tree-related issues for City newsletter and website winter through fall 2005 Inspection of trails, parks and boulevards for tree risk situations April 22",2005 Arborist attended Tree City,USA awards luncheon March 29`°,2005 Arbor Month Proclamation approved by City Council August,2005 28 trees planted as either new or replacement boulevard or park trees summer 2005 Inspections of trees in boulevards and parks, and inspections for diseased trees on public and private property completed by Arborist;inspection of boulevard and private trees also done by Arborist at request of residents;Arborist reviewed landscape plans and inspected landscape installations for commercial and residential developments(15);Arborist also worked with property owners on oak wilt control.Tree removals and pruning done on an "as needed" basis. 2005 Oak Park Heights continued with the Forest Health grant from the Minnesota Dept.of Natural Resources for 2003-2006 to help complete an inventory of trees on boulevards and in park areas. June 2005 Oak Park Heights finished a Forest Health grant from the Minn. Dept.of Natural Resources which helped to fund oak wilt management within the City Aug. 2004-June 2005 August 2,2005 A disease-resistant elm was planted in Brekke Park as part of the City's"Party in the Park"celebration fall 2005 The remaining tree pruning and removals of,hazardous,damaged and diseased trees were completed fall 2005 Arborist worked on the boulevard tree inventory December 2005 List of trees was compiled for ninth year of rotation pruning to be done winter of 2005 r " a Tree City USA Application 2005 - City of Oak Park Heights Standard 4 The City's annual Arbor Day observance was held August 2nd,2005 at the annual "Party in the Park"town celebration. A disease-resistant, `Accolade' elm was planted in Brekke Park. The 2005 Arbor Day Proclamation is attached. This was approved by the OPH City Council March 29,2005. TREE CITY USA STANDARD 3 WORKSHEET COMMUNITY FORESTRY EXPENDITURES COMMUNITY: Oak Park Heights,Minnesota YEAR: 2005 Number of trees planted: 28 Number of trees pruned: 288 Number of trees removed: 24 (12 diseased elm & oak, 5 hazardous/storm-damaged, 7 nuisance/obstruction Tree Planting $ 4,455. Community Forest Management $10,330. Tree Pruning $11,063. Tree Removals and Hazard Pruning $ 9.627. and Stump Grinding TOTAL COMMUNITY FORESTRY $35,475. EXPENDITURES Community Population = 4300 • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • PROCLAMATION • WHEREAS: Minnesota is home to many of our nation's n atural resources,foremost among them are our beautiful and abundant forests;and WHEREAS: Trees are an increasingly vital resource in Minnesota today,enriching our lives by purifying the air,conserving soil,water and energy,creating jobs through a large for est products industry,serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds, and creating beautiful landscapes to make our communities more livable;and WHEREAS: Human activities such as construction damage,pollution and neglect,as well as climatic extremes,disease and insects threaten our trees,creating the need for concerted action to ensure the future of community and rural country;and forests in our state and throughout the , Sh trY WHEREAS: Each individual can act locally to improve the environment by planting trees and ensuring that these trees are protected and receive proper maintenance in the years ahead;and WHEREAS: Each year on the last Friday in the month of April and throughout the month of May,the people of Minnesota pay special tribute to the vital p natural resource that our trees represent and dedicate themselves to the ' community continued vitality of our state's ty and rural forests; NOW,THEREFORE I David Beaudet;Mayor of the City of Oak Park Heights, do hereby proclaim April 29,2005 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May,2005 to be ARBOR MONTH in Oak Park Heights,Minnesota. /qif.. 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Keep the wood chip mulch around the tree. This keeps the roots cool and moist, reduces competition with grass roots and helps prevent lawnmower/weed whip damage (a major killer of young trees). To keep the wood chip mulch neater, put edging in around the mulch ring within the first year after planting. Boulevard trees are pruned on a five year rotation. If you think your tree needs pruning,please contact City Hall rather than doing it yourself. Thanks for your help. Together we can keep boulevard trees in Oak Park Heights! If you have any questions about your new tree or its care,please call me at 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist yre s.ck.--7E- ( 4 1C, ```-'/ ,S Tree Planting List- Aug. 2003 Address Species Comments kfiliAhn 521 Ozark Ave. A.A,. xn, flow.crab replacement ,� ( 44911 U. 55t4 St. goacy-f flow.crab replacement 5490 O'Brien Ave t/ S k ✓ Wnnw�st' Ls Gl , ,41 ,�,,i142� . 1-0 v im- replacement- ✓''14821 58'St. N. t z. kk - flow.crab (2) new 77 ✓1399156`°St. HcArk..J honeylocusti replacement-plant about 4 11 ft.further east ( `u(,. t,--x/1382155`St. red tr- replacement(remove tree) 5486 green Place 1 a.� replacement(remove tree) L y—nF�, t C' u (nL�t 4- V5790 Newberry 6;c, ,ts- owt- new 5 rcle replacement(remove tree) check that tree is dying VSwager Park flow.crab replace tree cut by tennis courts ✓4rekke Park "Summit" ash west tot lot on slope above playing fields tV ekke Park Am.linden east tot lot 1 ..)ro.1- 0-÷co,,..... VW" , G\i)s'jjP) c''' '6CLj' Memo to: Julie Hultmann Re: tree planting 2003 (please print out on letterhead and send to residents highlighted, filling in the appropriate tree species — thanks — please send by Wed. 7/23, if possible) Dear Resident: The City of Oak Park Heights will be planting new and replacement boulevard trees in late August. According to our records,you will be eligible for a (new) (replacement) boulevard tree. The tree species chosen for your boulevard site is a(n) . The trees are approximately 1.5 in. in diameter and will be planted in the boulevard right-of-way,usually within 8 feet of the curb. Tree locations will be marked around 8/21 and trees will be planted around 8/28. The placement of the tree(s)will depend upon the location of underground utilities,utility boxes,mailboxes, driveways,street corners and existing landscaping. Trees will be planted and mulched with wood chips. Please keep wood chip mulch around the tree for the first several years. This helps the root system become established and lessens competition with turfgrass. If you would like to put edging around the mulch ring,please do this within the first year to avoid damaging the tree's root system. Trees will be purchased and planted using City funds. The only thing we ask of residents is to water the tree and avoid wounding the trunk with lawnmowers and weed whips. If you have any questions regarding tree planting,please contact the Arborist at City Hall at 439-4439. If you are interested in changing the species of tree,please call by 7/30 and leave a voicemail message. Quote requests for planting will go to contractors 7/30. Kathy Widin OPH Arborist • T 4 ? OPH Parks Tree Survey 2003 (issues, work needed, recommendations for tree care/planting) Swager Park 1. Site prep. (stump removal,grading)and seeding are needed either side of Oldfield Ave. where Xcel line clearance contractors removed small trees and brush. This could also be done east of the parking lot if City owns some of that land. 2. I marked two dying boxelder on south side of park for removal 3. The Jap. tree lilacs and hawthorn planted last year look good. 4. Trees could be planted on the north side of the park by the first house on Oldfield to P P Y screen the property from the park. It would require approximately 12 4-6 ft. trees such as"Black Hills" white spruce. 5. Plant 4 flowering crabs on the north side of the north fence along the boulevard on 58th St. between Olinda&Olene Cover Park 1. serviceberry at north end of park—vehicle damage—cut cleanly and remove broken trunk 2. silver male NE corner of park outside chain link fence—prune branch which is maple, P A overhanging the fence;remove 3 in. branch extending toward fence from west side of tree;prune the branch which is hanging down into the serviceberry 3. hawthorn—N side of park—mechanical damage at base 4. cherry—E side of park—black knot fungus—prune out 6 inches beyond canker during dry weather 5. crab by perennial bed E side—prune out suckers at base 6. ash by basketball court—prune out dead branches and thin 7. ash by W side of skating rink-prune out dead branches and thin 8. ash(furthest N by W side of skating rink)—basal wound 9. plant more trees in between Cover Park Manor and skating rink for screening park side of property line(location?) 10.grass seed on area where elm stump was ground out last year on NW edge of skating rink OPH Parks Tree Survey 2003 — 2 Brekke Park 1. trees around parking lot—prune any low limbs which extend into parking area and thin trees slightly 2. trees south side of hockey rink—cut volunteer trees out of area by fence 3. trees around picnic shelter—prune branches rubbing on building(mainly the arborvitae),prune trees by east steps;remove boxelder overhanging chain link fence east of access drive by east side of picnic shelter(or prune branch if tree is not on park property) 4. replace oak which died after planting a couple years ago 5. replace maple planted a couple years ago by east tot lot—serious basal wound (2 in.red maple) 6. trees along fence north side of parking lot—thin crowns and trim any branches overhanging the fence or which interfere with mowing 7. trees south side of ball fields: a. remove trees leaning on backstop of ball fields(4,6-8 in.boxelders) b. remove 4 in.dead limb east of backstop hanging over fence of lower ball field c. remove boxelders(6 and 10 in. trunks)and 6 and 8 in. branches overhanging the benches behind the lower ball field d. remove the split boxelder branch(8 in.)overhanging the east bench behind the backstop of the lower ball field e. remove the top of the large boxelder trunk behind the east side of the backstop of the lower ball field 8. trees along fence on north side of park,proceeding west from the parking lot: a. trim any branches overhanging fence or hanging into yards b. specific request:prune tree behind 14447 55 'St. N.—branches are hanging way into yard—have property owner's permission to enter yard if necessary c. prune silver maple behind 14533 55th St.—has a seam from main crotch down both sides—prune to reduce load 9. mulch bicolor oak at the west end of the parking lot 10.mulch maples by east tot lot 11.mulch 1.5 in.red maple by west benches of lower ball field 12.plant trees in bench area by west tot lot r OPH Parks Tree Survey 2003 — 3 Valley View Park 1.European buckthorn is a big issue in this park. Organization of buckthorn management (cutting and herbicide treatment of stumps)would be a good community project. 2. prune hackberries in median of drive near picnic shelter 3. prune maples on west side of drive between main parking lot and picnic shelter parking 4. prune branch of boxelder which is banging over the fence by the walkway on the west side near picnic shelter parking 5. in fall or winter prune oaks in picnic area of dead wood;pin oak just below shelter- prune dead wood,thin and raise crown for mowing 6. cut down 6 in. buckthorn on the slope east of the picnic shelter by birch 7. cut down large buckthorn at eastern edge of picnic area(3-10 in.stems) 8. remove 12 in.birch on the east edge of the picnic area-crown breakage and decay at base-tree is potentially hazardous 9. remove 15 in.dead birch just east of the terraced slope below shelter 10.prune Eastern red cedar on west side of the entrance drive just south of the main parking lot-prune to clear roadway Autumn Hills Park 1.checked new trees in 2002 and made recommendations for care and additional plantings at that time 2. checked trail through woods from Boutwell's Landing to Autumn Ridge-no hazards or dead overhanging branches at this time. 3. recommend removal of buckthorn in west woodland and by wetlands-a resident of Boutwell's Landing has indicated an interest in working on removal -City would need to provide disposal opportunities by hauling or chipping cut buckthorn 4.dead and fallen trees around stormwater overflow area in woodland between Boutwell's Landing and Autumn Ridge-should be evaluated by Engineering/Public Works to be sure debris is not interfering with stormwater flow and dispersal 5. there has been oak wilt in several areas of the west woodland in the past few years- several of the infection centers have been treated with root graft disruption and removal of spore-producing trees. No active oak wilt was observed in this area in 2002 and the oak wilt inspections will continue in 2003 6. eleven spruce and pine will be moved to Autumn Hills Park in the next week or so from the McKean Square development area. The Arborist and VSSA's landscape architect, Ed Reid,chose trees to be moved and picked new sites in Autumn Hills Park at the edges of open areas. f � City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007•Oak Park Heights, MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439 Fax(661)439-0574 Memo To: Tree Service Businesses From: Kathy Widin, Arborist Date: January 23, 2003 Re: Tree Worker's License Requirement The City of Oak Park Heights has a tree protection ordinance, which includes a requirement for licensing of businesses doing tree work within the City. Examples of work include, but are not limited to, pruning, removal, and chemical treatment on public or private properties within the City limits. For your reference and convenience, I have enclosed a copy of City of Oak Park Heights: 1. City Ordinance 1304; 2. City Ordinance 1307; 3. Tree & Shrub Planting Standards; 4. Tree Protection Standards; and 5. Tree Worker's License Application. If your business does any tree work within the City of Oak Park Heights, please complete the enclosed tree worker's license application and return it to the Community Development Department at Oak Park Heights City Hall, with the application fee and required insurance verification. If you have any questions, please give me a call at (651) 439-4439. Thank you for your attention to this policy. TREE CITY U.S.A. Smooth Feed ShpeifcTM 4 S & S Tree Northern Arborists River Junction Tree Svc. 6124 Condord Blvd. E. 10664 10th St. N. N6357 1323 St. Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Prescott, WI 54021 Woodchuck Tree Service 7310 N. Jocelyn Rd. Stillwater, MN 55082 Timberline Tree Service Top Notch Tree Care 9376 55th St. N. 6450 Oxford St. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Kunde Co. Rainbow Tree Co. Balsam Tree & Shrub Care 2311 Woodbridge 2239 Edgewood Ave. S. 16131 Norell Ave. N. Roseville, MN 55113 Mpls. , MN 55426 Marine, MN 55047 Dave Gedatus Bluemel's Tree Service Kerschbaum Tree Service 226 3rd St. S. 551 Drew Drive P.O. Box 738 Bayport, MN 55003 Hudson, WI 54016 Stillwater, MN 55082 Parker Tree Works Meehan Bros. Nursery Pinnacle Tree Service Co. 6520 132nd St. N. 2038 Inwood Ave. N. 15810 Square Lake Trail White Bear Lake,MN 55110 Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Stillwater, MN 55082 Woodchuck & Sons 313 Stillwater Rd. Willernie, MN 55090 ® AVERY® Address Labels Laser 5160® ,z CITY OF 4 „ Nor- 4 OAK PARK HEIGHTS • 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:6511439 4439 • Fax:6511439-0574 Mr. Chuck Siedow 5525 Memorial Ave. N. #1 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Re: Diseased Elm Tree Removal Dear Mr. Siedow: A diseased elm(or elms)has been found on your property bordering 55th St.N. A contractor hired by the City of Oak Park Heights will remove the tree(s)at no cost to you as part of the City's tree disease control program. For the contractor to enter your property to remove the tree(s),the city will need to have a signed"waiver of trespass"on file. I've enclosed two copies of the waiver, please sign the agreements and keep one for your records and return the other to my attention at the City of Oak Park Heights prior to October loth. I have enclosed an addressed envelope for your convenience. Please call me at(651)439-4439 if you have any questions. Sincerely, as ) Kathy�"Wiidin Arborist KW Enclosures 0 cc's Tree City U.S.A. ` r CONSENT TO ENTER PRIVATE PROPERTY as WAIVER OF TRESPASS AGREEMENT , being the record owner of that certain real estate located at 5525 Memorial Ave. N. , Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota, hereby consents to allowing the CITY of Oak Park Heights, a municipal corporation, and its duly authorized agents to enter upon said property for the purpose of removing a diseased elm or oak in order to control tree disease spread within city limits. It is specifically understood and agreed that the above-named record owner has not received monetary consideration for the above-described right to enter but has been assured that the tree shall be removed at no cost to him/her and does waive the right to receive any further consideration/payment for the granting of the temporary access required for this improvement. The purpose of this Agreement is to secure the removal of the tree or trees at the earliest possible time after a tree contractor has been approved by the City to do the work. The above-named record owner expressly waive any claims of trespass which it may otherwise have over and across the property above- described bed b the City of Oak Park Heights. by t3' g IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused used this instrument to be executed this day of y , 2002. Witness: (spouse if applicable) J�i.i-c. c �, , %A/ x City of Oak Park Heights 4/ Tree Planting 2002 No. Address Species Size Comments wa 2 thornless 2 in. replace vandalized trees cockspur hawthorn 5 v-___S...1 z 3 Jap. tree 2 in. replace vandalized trees lilac • 14195 U 4`11 red maple 2 in. tree replaced and was hit by a vehicle C--- t. again crab 1 in. replace hazard tree 14669 55' St. red maple 1 in. replace hazard tree 13961 56`° St. red maple 1 in. new /4783 U. 56`e crab 1 in. replace tree-dead on top St. remove existing tree when plant new one 2 0 `h thornless 1 in. new --J--- honeylocust; `Summit' ash 14 t. - Am. linden 1 in. new :0 4871 58 7 flowering 1 in. new to 8`h crabs , plant along blvd. going east-west in St. marked locations A5174 64" St. river bircll 1 in. 1-2 stem clump rather than 3 (k,) new .243 65`° St. crab 1 in. new 5660 Newgate crab 1 in. replace dead tree Circle 5755 Newgate red maple 1 in. replace dead tree Ave. N. remove existing tree when plant new one 5675 Oren Ave. `Summit' 1 in. replace hazard tree _ ash 5507 Oakgreen `Summit' 1 in. replace dead hackb, 40/42-- Place ash remove existing tre when -``---- j/,j one f `// ,�J/� STi.�. ...thy , , ocz-....ciik_aL 1. .. .. -- --?,f_._, it,,t,,..L, i,„ „e_ ,...,L,L,.....„) 1:2. 7/4(38-e( LC-7-' et-, 3 r g7/3/0Q . "--frA-a .).-.1 0-4_ 71 o Aie......) C.:(.. J J /S4 'H5fk. 4Sr. / t5- j VI-fl- 9/10/02 Your New Boulevard Tree! Your boulevard tree has been planted. Its survival in the first two years depends on water and protection from lawnmowers and weed whips. If we have a week without measurable rainfall, please water your tree well once or twice, using a pail or a hose at the ground line about 6-12 inches from the base of the tree. It will need about 10 gallons of water each week, depending on weather conditions. Water the tree from time of planting until the end of October. Keep the wood chip mulch around the tree. This keeps the roots cool and moist, reduces competition with grass roots and helps prevent lawnmower/weed whip damage (a major killer of young trees). Boulevard trees are pruned on a five year rotation. If you think your tree needs pruning, please contact City Hall rather than doing it yourself. Thanks for your help. Together we can keep boulevard trees in Oak Park Heights! If you have any questions about your new tree or its care, please call me at 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist A Oak Park Heights Request for Council Action ENCLOSURE 4 Meeting Date k.v4.0 aa. / 1 9 Agenda Item Title-0o,,�.t��...,(� - p Time Required, 1 ►'k^ Agenda Placement G Originating Department/Requestor Co ... —2),�� /Araa`^:—t- Requester's Signature A '' I �`'�-�-�----r Action Requested Aajirou.i- Background/Justifications(Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised) . '-0a.4y (G R.r•' Oc , O w 4.A- - -C."- o(...-r �i i,° 1. ...."Za_ ,S l�o,r1,-.4,-. U 1v"-05 0 Date/Time Received_ /A/0 2— City Administrator/Date Financia Impli ations$ Yi"I")4(3 Budget" � - " "0 P 2 ine Item Co v r. t J- Sev"✓Le--) Budgeted: Yes No unding: Levy Other Administrative Recommendation: Approve Deny No Recommendation Comments: S:'SHARED\Forms■COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST.doc OAK PARK HEIGHTS { ': ..:14168.North 57tkStreet:• P,O.BOX 2007.•„oak?Park Heights,MN`..550, 2-2007• P•holle:6 51/439-4439• Fax 651/439=05 _ ..: -�Boulevarct Tree Prunrig Quote s . ..2OU2 (Quotes include 6.5% sales to ):'. . • • 1: St.Croix-Tree Service=$4,774.36• • 2 S&S Tree and Horticultural Specialists=:.$4,955:45' Both tree services have,done satisfactory work for the City of Oak Park Heights in the past. `' •• • These companies-are insured and have Certified Arborists on staff I,recommend that:the , ' '" ' City hire St Croix Tree Service(low quote)to do the paining: . • The funds to do this work are in the Forestry.-and.Parks:budgets far the year 2002: Katharine D:Widin,Ph.D. • Municipal Arborist - City of Oak Park Height's • • • • Tree City U.S.A.. '' 2002 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid City of Oak Park Heights IP All quotes due by 1200 pm. Wed. flan. 16, 2002. PROPOSAL of mss► 17-:,% ., .5-,. J -_ ADDRESS: 2C> ,i . i g e -� l sa-1.1D7-3 PHONE!__________11 FAX: 115--- 7'I'L -- yci . ' copy of current certificate of liability insurance attached rovjpg qL i3evard Trees Diameter No of Trees Unit Cost Total Cost Class (dbb in_Inches) V41 16 - ZO 9 -i o 6-,C5 9 . 1 . ', 1 6-0 PO brruned only of anches ha in 2 C- areriinto street species coisist of omapples 07%);ash(44%)and other(backbeay,aim,basswood,locust, �.,C, tier(33'oak,crabappleboxclderl(9%) �+ (•c„ '3 Total Job Cost! 11 -7111, -3C (piton Nita appao tax) Afif By: .., ' s1/' s :afire of officer) 11 Mho"---1 40-tiar. ,.IGS 6,Sc�1 Date= 1 I5 0 (print name and title) I 2002 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid City of Oak Park Heights All quotes due by 12:00 pan. 'Wed. Jan. 16, 2002. . PROPOSAL OF: cc} S -Tire ADDRESS: - -7D 5• I/ � rr+e ,, /y✓t S�.-Se „ `6o 7 PHONE:(5/-``$/ — d 7 FAX: 63--/-LiS/ -17T-7 • copy of current certificate of liability insurance attached 'r�rsnuin� ,,Boulevard Trees Diameter No, of Trees ,. Unit Cost Total Cost Class (dbh in inches) 10 181. 146 . 7 3393- 76' . 11 -is 29 . 0 . ZS. . 20 •trees to be 13 5 . 00 / off', o o pruned only of ...� 5' o ��. branches hanging over/into street 61,44.0". e✓vlsv) species consist of maples(47%);ash(44%)and other(hackberry, elm, basswood, locust, C) oak,crabapple,boxeldcr)(9%) 7 Total Job Cost: :" 2 347 a. 1.15 (please include appropriate taut) • 2/9 5 5 By: i ature of officer) Date: (print name and title) • : QA I PA •� RKHE IGH'TS ]4168 North 57th Street r'P:Q. Box 2007• oak Park••Heights,MN.55082-2007.1•:Phone:651/439- 39'• Faz:'.G5.1 44 /439-0574 • • r oris Report::. - Prepared'by Katharine D.Widin .Ph:D: - .. :M c' ' • uiu ipal=Artiiirist::' . . C ity of Oak Park Heghts';. • ;12/3.1%01- ... ;: Monthly.reports are submitted throughout the calendar year as an update to council• ..and Commission:members on tree-relatedissues:I work for the City the equivalent of:6-8 • hours.per week;*including time spent on development projects: ;: .Work'Program:• Description :of: ork'. Performed'. Staff Meetings, ' I attended weekly general staff meetings;and site:; _.• design:review meetings within the Community.:'•. Development tDe t. • •: - " Parks Commission I attended.monthly meetings and presented a short report each meeting to update the commission on tree - related activities and issues within the City:;Iattended:: Parks Commission-work sessions and•park:walk- . .. • throughs;.:.:as heeded . - . �':,: •:,, :. ::•; . : .. ' ' Tree Planting,..ironing, Removal . -Planting: .A total,of 37•new or replacement trees: - were planted on OPI- boulevards in May and August. • , • - I checked the locations;sentletters`to:residents • . regarding tree species available,ordered the trees, arranged for planting and inspected work after it was . . � d .21 Pruning: . . rimed in. ;e.. •- 3 boulevard trees were p' th winter of 2001:I checked the locations,:prepared a list:. of trees to be pruned,revised s ications,contacted. tree services for quotes and inspected:work done:- :• Removal 24 trees were removed..These trees were either boulevard or park trees removed due to death,'' • damage or disease,or were diseased trees on private property:I inspected the trees,marked them for . • - removal;prepared the list,•contacted tree services for quotes and inspected work done. • I also checked each request received.from property owners regarding boulevard treeissues • • Boulevard Tree.Policy: I brought this before the Council because of the prevalence of daniage to - boulevard trees by lawn maintenance equipment and also requests by'residents to remove "nuisance" trees (those with undesirable characteristics such as shallow • Tree City U.S.A. • roots);it was determined that in each instance of tree damage or removal the adjoining property owner would pay a$100. charge to share in the cost of tree removal and replanting. Tree Staking: I requested that public works • employees remove some staking of boulevard trees and stake others Tree Inventory: I continued to compile an inventory of trees along boulevards in Oak Park Heights. The inventory is largely complete with the addition of an inventory in the Valley View Homes addition,in the Swager Park neighborhood,and in several other boulevard areas which had not been previously completed. Tree .Inspection I inspected boulevard,park and private trees for symptoms of Dutch elm disease,and oak wilt disease. 13 elms and 4 oaks were removed due to active disease. I also inspected boulevard and park trees for storm damage and hazards. Parks I organized and helped carry out a prescribed burn of the prairie restoration in Valley View Park this April with members of City staff,Bayport Fire Dept.City Council and commission members,high school and St.Croix Watershed Research Station personnel, and community volunteers. I checked the plantings in the prairie restoration in Valley View Park several times over the summer and also recommended maintenance of the prairie area. I inspected tree plantings in the Boutwell's Landing Park as well as reviewing a trail" landscape plan for that park.;I reviewed park and plans;I recommended park plantings and tree maintenance work, and inspected trail corridors for tree conflicts;this year I inspected park trees for hazards and recommended some pruning and removals;I obtained a quote to do clearing along the trail in Swager Park;I checked trees after vandalism in Swager Park in November and prepared an estimate of _r lacement costs. Tree City, USA Award This is an award designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation and requires a Tree Board(the Parks Commission),$2 per capita per year spending on tree- related work,an Arbor Day Proclamation and a Ceremonial Tree Planting.This year I prepared the necessary documents and made arrangements for a ceremonial tree planting. (This year's planting was a red oak planted in Brekke Park during the 'Party in the Park celebration on Aug.7th) I wrote the final report in December and sent it to the Minn.Dept. of Natural Resources. The City has received this award for 19 years. I attended the Tree City USA Awards Luncheon in March,along with the Mayor. Grants The City received a Forest Health grant in 2000 for oak wilt control and community education(this grant S was funded for up to$6400.) The grant work was completed in 2001 (educational workshops for master gardeners and residents and ordering of tree-related publications)and I wrote and submitted the final report to the Minn.Dept.of Natural Resources. The City received a"Trade-a-Tree"grant from Xcel Energy this year to help with costs of stump grinding and tree replacement for trees removed by Xcel Energy crews from under transmission lines. Six large shade trees were removed and these were replaced by six small ornamental trees. Six additional shade trees were planted along other boulevard areas. Professional Development I attended a number of educational sessions this year related to trees,native plants and habitat restoration: The Shade Tree Shortcourse;Planting and Management of Created and Restored Wetlands; Buckthorn Management;Minn.Turf and Grounds Foundation Conference.I requested reimbursement of registration costs from the Arborist budget to attend the Minn.Turf and Grounds Foundation Conference in December. Community Education and Outreach In my capacity as OPH Arborist,I was involved in several community education and outreach projects this year: 1.I developed and presented a workshop on Tree Pruning to Washington County Tree Care Advisors and Master Gardeners.Heights(this was partially funded by the Forest Health grant) • I wrote articles on tree planting and care for each • issue of the OPH City Newsletter: • I arranged and participated in the tree planting at Brekke Park which was part of the'Party in the Park'and also answered tree care questions for residents.I prepared a packet of information for residents on natural resource projects in the City. Resident Contacts I returned 99 phone calls to residents regarding various tree care issues d information;an mf rmation;I made 69 site visits to residents to check out both boulevard and private trees and answer any questions they had.Tree issues I handled for residents included:interference with buildings,driveways and sight lines;tree pruning;tree planting;tree staking;tree and shrub i.d.; tree selection;tree care;tree removal;new boulevard trees;hazard trees;decay;storm damage;drought stress;snow damage;construction damage; lawnmower injury;Dutch elm disease;oak wilt; needlecast diseases;lawn weeds;ash plant bug;forest tent caterpillar;and other insects. 400 Development Projects - PIan and I reviewed site and/or landscape plans and made site Site Review visits to these development projects regarding tree or landscape issues: • Boutwell's Landing • First Student • US Postal Service • Rainbow Foods • Sprint PCS • DDDLLC • Stillwater Area High School • Walgreen's • Pony Express Car Wash • Wal-Mart • Stillwater Motors • Routson Motors • Sigstad Carpets • S&C Bank • Montanan Office Park • Central Business District Development 'rojects - For these projects,I reviewed tree remov. an• Tree Protection Ordinance calculated replacement. Boutwell's Landing project is Tree Inventory and Review on-going: 1.Boutwell's Landing 2.First Student-checked survival of trees planted to offset tree removal on site • S r • • • . City of Oak Park Heights Tree Pruning List 2002 Tree No. Address Species Size Comments (in. dbh) 1 NW corner Oldfield ash 11 canopy already raised- and 60`h St. _ branch stubs 2 silver maple 21 co-dominant stems 3 " If ' hackberry 8 4 It It ash 11 ash flower gall mite 5 5952 Oldfield ash 12.5 6 5952 Oldfield _Norway maple 12 trunk seam;poor v_' connection in main trunk w/included bark 7 5934 Oldfield ash 11.5 8 5934 Oldfield basswood 14 trunk wound with ,i decay 9 5910 Oldfield silver maple 16 planter around base of _ trunk; surface roots 10 5910 Oldfield locust private-prune small ✓' limbs over street 11 5892 Oldfield elm private-prune limbs over street _ 12 5876 Oldfield ash private-prune off limb hanging into street 13 5842 Oldfield ash private-prune limbs hanging into street 14 5842 Oldfield Norway maple 10 Eutypella canker-main ✓ trunk-remove in future 15 5826 Oldfield ' ash 14 16 5826 Oldfield ash 13 V' 17 5810 Oldfield Norway maple 15 wound and decay main trunk;Eutypella canker V in main trunk- consider removal 18 so. of power line- red oak 11.5 west side Oldfield 19 5730 Oldfield birch clump private-in power lines -prune limbs hanging into street 20 5730 Oldfield ash 13 21 5730 Oldfield ash 15.5 22 5730 Oldfield basswood 11.5 23 14300 57"1 basswood 8 -. V (on Oldfield) 24 5801 Oldfield ash 8.5 ash flower gall mite 25 5819 Oldfield crabapple 1 new- no need to prune 26 5819 Oldfield ash 10 good / 27 5835 Oldfield hackbeny 8.5 I.,- OPH 2002 Pruning List - 2 28 5851 Oldfield ash 17 29 5869 Oldfield ash 10 ✓ 30 5885 Oldfield Norway maple 8 broken branch and trunk _ wound 31 5901 Oldfield - ash 11.5 32 5919 Oldfield silver maple 15 33 5919 Oldfield sugar maple 13.5 possible girdling root 34 5925 Oldfield silver maple private-trim limbs over street 35 5925 Oldfield ash 8 competing with silver maple;trunk wound 36 vet clinic fence elms private-prune limbs hanging over street only 37 5904 Odell Ave. ash 5 38 5905 Odell Ave. ash 4 39 5921 Odell Ave. ash _ 4 40 5935 Odell Ave. red maple 6 41 5935 Odell Ave. red maple 5 42 5896 Olene Ave. ash 15 (on 59`h ) 43 5896 Olene Ave. ash 16 (on 59`h ) 44 across 5916 from row of trees approx. 3 prune limbs hanging over 5896 Olene Ave. (8-10 in. dbh) street only 45 5896 Olene Ave. silver maple 14 (on 59`h) 46 14385 59th hackberry 14 (on Olinda) _ 47 14385 59' ash 12 (on Olinda) 48 14385 59' ' ash 10 (on Olinda) 49 5886 Olinda Ave. ash 12 50 5886 Olinda Ave. red maple 1.5 no need to prune 51 5889 Olinda Ave. hackberry 12 52 5887 Olinda Ave. elm 30 prune limbs over street only 53 5871 Olinda Ave. red maple 12 54 5857 Olinda Ave. silver maple 18 55 5857 Olinda Ave. sugar maple 5 56 5835 Olinda Ave. cottonwood 24 to be removed-no need to prune 57 5817 Olinda Ave. sugar maple 14 58 5817 OlindaAve. sugar maple 14 59 5810 Olinda Ave. red maple 1 new-no need to prune 60 5810 Olinda Ave. ' cottonwood 24 to be removed-no need to prune 61 5810 OlindaAve. boxelder 18 62 5800 Olinda Ave. boxelder 20 r . OPH 2002 Pruning List - 3 63 58' St. - ash 10 Swager Park 64 58th St. - ' ash 10 Swager Park 65 58th St. - ash 10 Swager Park 66 58t" St. Norway 12 across from maple Swager Park 67 58" St. ash 10 across from Swager Park 68 4" St. silver maple 20 prune limbs over street across from only Swager Park 69 58th St. Norway 12 prune limbs over street across from maple only Swager Park 70 5802 Olene Ave. ash 10 prune limbs over street only 71 5802 Olene Ave. silver maple 12 prune limbs over street only '/ 72 5806 Olene Ave. ash 12 prune limbs over street only 73 5806 Olene Ave. ash 10 prune limbs over street only 74 5810 Olene Ave. cottonwood private:prune limbs over street only 75 across from 5802 boxelder 4 prune limbs hanging V Olene Ave. into street only 76 across from 5810 red maple 8 Olene Ave. 77 across from 5812 ash 5 leaning Olene Ave. 78 unit N. of 5812 silver maple 18 Olene Ave. 79 across from 5834 hackberry 8 Olene Ave. , 80 across from 5834 ash 8 Olene Ave. 81 across from 5858 hackberry 8 Olene Ave. / 82 5858 Olene Ave. ash 10 -,, 83 5858 Olene Ave. ash 10 84 across from 5858 ash 4 Olene Ave. 85 across from 5858 ash 6 Olene Ave. OPH 2002 Pruning List - 4 86 across from 5886 ' ash 10 Olene Ave. _ 87 across from 5886 hackberry 8 Olene Ave. 88 across from 5886 ash 10 Olene Ave. 89 across from 5886 silver maple 10 Olene Ave. 90 by drive into St. silver maple 6 Croix mall area 91 5312 Ojibway ash 5 (on 53rd St.) 92 5312 Ojibway silver maple 10 good (on 53rd St.) 93 5312 Ojibway ash 6 (on 53rd St.) 94 5312 Ojibway silver maple 6 (on 53rd St.) 95 5311 O'Brien ash 6 (on 53`d St.) 96 5311 O'Brien silver maple 9 (on 53rd St.) 97 park-53" St. ash 7 nails in trunk 98 park-53`d St. silver maple 8 99 park-53" St. ash 4 bad basal damage-split 100 park-53`d St. silver maple 6 lots of damage 101 park-53`d St. ash 4 102 across from 14196 silver maple 7 lots of staples and 53`d St. wounds 103 across from 14196 ash 4 53`d St. 104 across from 14196 silver maple 5 wounds at base 53rd St. _ 105 across from 14196 ash 6 leaning;basal damage 53`d St. 106 east of 14055 53`d ' elms • prune limbs hanging St. into street only 107 14055 53W St. red maple 1.5 new-no need to prune 108 14055 53`d St. ash 5 leaning,tied 109 14033 53`d St. silvermaple 4 lawn mower damage "110 14033 53`d St. _ ash 4 111 14011 53" St. silvermaple 5 basal damage rl OPH 2002 Pruning List - 5 112 14011 53`d St. silver maple 4 split at trunk;basal damage 113 14011 53" St. bicolor oak 1.5 new-no need to prune 114 14011 53`° St. ash 4 ✓ 115 14010 53`d St. _ red maple 1.5 new-no need to prune 116 14010 53`d St. ash 5 117 14010 53'St. . silver maple 6 trunk wound 118 14032 53" St. silver maple 8 mower damage 119 14032 53`d St. silver maple 7 mower damage ✓ 120 14054 53" St. ash 6 121 1405453`d St. silver maple 6 122 14076 53`d St. ash 5 poor pruning 123 14076 53`d St. ash 5 124 14076 53`d St. silver maple 8 poor pruning ✓ 125 14088 53`d St. silver maple 7 126 14088 53`d St. ash 5 ✓ 127 14110 53`d St. ash 5 128 14110 53`d St. ash 4. ✓ 129 14152 53' St. ash '9 d 130 14174 53`d St. ash 9, 131 14197 54th St. sugar maple .5 (on O'Brien) 132 14197 54th St. ash 5 (on O'Brien) 133 14197 54th St. silver maple 6 (on O'Brien) 134 14197 54th St. ash 4 135 14197 54Th St. silver maple 8 136 5410 O'Brien Norway 4 serious trunk damage maple 137 5410 O'Brien ash 5 138 5420 O'Brien hackberry 5 rock mulch 139 5420 O'Brien silver maple 10 ' 140 5420 O'Brien ash 4 rock mulch;leaning 141 14195 U. 54Th St. ash .4 (on O'Brien) 142 14195 U. 54Th St. silver maple 7 trunk wound (on O'Brien) 143 14195 U. 54Th St. ash 3 (on O'Brien) 1,. 1 OPH 2002 Pruning List - 6 144 14196 U. 54th St. silvermaple 12 trunk wound (on O'Brien) o' 145 5450 O'Brien silver maple 12 „/ 146 5470 O'Brien silvermaple 6 147 5470 O'Brien ash 6 sealed wound / 148 5490 O'Brien silver maple 10 double leader,included bark 149 5490 O'Brien silvermaple 10 150 5490 O'Brien ash 7 ✓ 151 5500 O'Brien - silvermaple 8 152 5500 O'Brien ash 5 153 5500 O'Brien silvermaple $ ✓ 154 5491 O'Brien silver maple 10 cross over branches 155 5491 O'Brien ash 0 156 5491 O'Brien silver maple 8 157 5491 O'Brien ash 6 158 5471 O'Brien silvermaple 5 double leader 159 5471 O'Brien - ash 4 160 5451 O'Brien ash 6 161 ' 5451 O'Brien silvermaple ,5 0 g) OPH 2002 Pruning List - 7 162 14200 U. 54" silver maple 8 (on O'Brien) 163 14200 U. 54' ash 8 cross over branches (on O'Brien) 164 14200 U. 54" red maple 1 new - no need to prune 165 14200 U. 54th silver maple 8 double leader (on O'Brien) 166 14201 U. 54" ' silver maple 5 (on O'Brien) 167 14201 U. 54' ash 4 lawn mower wound (on O'Brien) 168 14201 U. 54' silver maple 6 small cross over (on O'Brien) branch 169 5421 O'Brien silver maple 6 sunscald 170 5421 O'Brien silver maple 8 side sprouts 171 5411 O'Brien red maple 3 mower damage 172 5411 O'Brien silver maple 10 173 5411 O'Brien ash 8 ✓ 174 5347 O'Brien silver maple 5 sprouts at base; trunk wound 175 5347 O'Brien silver maple 6 double trunk damage 1 ft. base 176 5335 O'Brien ash 6 177 5335 O'Brien silver maple 8 suckrrs, girdling roots / 178 5323 O'Brien honeylocust 2 splits in trunk 179 5323 O'Brien silver maple 10 180 5311 Ojibway ash 4 181 5311 Ojibway ash 8 182 5311 Ojibway ash 6 183 5311 Ojibway red maple 1.5 no need to prune • 184 5323 Ojibway silver maple 10 -., 185 5323 Ojibway silver maple 8 186 5335 Ojibway silver maple 8 take out? OPH 2002 Pruning List - 8 187 5335 Ojibway ash 10 188 5347 Ojibway ash 10 189 5347 Ojibway ash 8 190 5347 Ojibway - s• ilver maple 8 ,/' 191 5431 Ojibway ash 4 192 5431 Ojibway ash 7 ✓ 193 5441 Ojibway ' s• ilver maple 10 194 5441 Ojibway silver maple 8 195 5441 Ojibway ash 7 leaning (on U. 54th St.) 196 5441 Ojibway ash 4 (on U. 54th St.) 197 5441 Ojibway ash 5 (on U. 54th St.) 198 cul-de-sac U. 54" bur oaks prune branches St. hanging into road only 199 14250 U. 54th St. red maple 1.5 new-leaning; do not prune 200 14240 U. 54th St. silver maple 6 201 14240 U. 54th St. silver maple 8 v 202 14230 U. 54th St. ash` 7 203 14230 U. 54th St. ' a• sh 6 V 204 14220 U. 54th St. silver maple 9 205 14220 U. 54th St. ' s• ilver maple 10 206 14220 U. 54th St. red maple 1.5 do not prune J 207 14210 U. 54th St. ash 3 208 14210 U. 54th St. ' a• sh 3 v' 209 14210 U. 54" St. hackberry 2 do not prune 210 ' 14200 U. 54th St. silver maple 10 ,•1 - bg ) OPH 2002 Pruning List - 9 211 14200 U. 54th St. ash 8 212 14201 U. 54th St. silver maple 3 sunscald 213 14201 U. 54th St. ash 4 big split weed-whip damage 214 14201 U. 54th St. silver maple 12 y= 215 14211 U. 54th ash 3 216 14211 U. 54th sugar maple 3 217 14211 U. 54th silvermaple 5 218 14221 U. 54th ash 6 219 14221 U. 54th silver maple 4 220 14221 U. 54th ash 3 (on Ojibway) 221 14221 U. 54th ash 8 (on Ojibway) 222 14221 U. 54th silvermaple 10 (on Ojibway) 223 14221 U. 54th ash 3 (on Ojibway) 224 14221 U. 54th silver maple 8 (on Ojibway) 225 14221 U. 54th silver maple 4 basal damage (on Ojibway) 226 5420 Ojibway Norway maple 8 227 5420 Ojibway red maple - 3 V 228 5348 Ojibway silver maple - 5 229 5348 Ojibway silver maple 10 230 5348 Ojibway silver maple 7 '` 231 5336 Ojibway silver maple 7 , 232 5336 Ojibway ash 5 ,. 233 5312 Ojibway silvermaple 7 234 5312 Ojibway ash 6 vac LcmpiaLV WI JLW- Amelia Lau Eugene Langer �,�\i-�' j"Debris Kojetin 5952 Oldfield Ave N. 5934 Oldfield Ave N. '•1' 5910 Oldfield Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 \,∎ Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Carla Columbo Rita Schoenecker Robert J.Munson 5892 Oldfield Ave N. 5876 Oldfield Ave N. 5842 Oldfield Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Tim Foster Gary Moody Mrs.Merton Reynolds 5826 Oldfield Ave N. 5810 Oldfield Ave N. 5730 Oldfield Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Allen Stevens Ed Balfanz Trent Wood 14300 57th St N. 5801 Oldfield Ave N. 5819 Oldfield Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Donald Steinmetz Tom Thul Ernest Polichnia 5835 Oldfield Ave N. 5851 Oldfield Ave N. 5869 Oldfield Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Dean Kern Christopher Langer Jamie Jerome 5885 Oldfield Ave N. 5901 Oldfield Ave N. 5919 Oldfield Ave.N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 John Junko Peter Chamberlain Thomas Steinke 5925 Oldfield Ave N. 5905 Odell Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 5904 Odell Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Glen Sokola Thomsen Nguyen Lois Mends 5921 Odell Ave N 5935 Odell Ave N 5896 Olene Ave N Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Rose Kelly Kingwood Management Todd Simonson 14385 59th St N P.O.Box 2010 165 Sherrie Lane Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Stillwater,MN 55082 Woodbury,MN 55125 Keith Hulbert Sandy Boettcher Lloyd Zollner 5871 Olinda Ave N. 5857 Olinda Ave N. 5835 Olinda Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 6 AVERY® Address Labels Laser 5160® Mark Bonse Kathleen Macdonald Raymond Reinhardt 5817 Olinda Ave N. 5810 Olinda Ave N. 5800 Olinda Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Matthew Carter Susan Roettger Becky Pauley 5802 Olene Ave N. 5858 Olene Ave N. 5311 O'Brien Ave N Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 John Gillstrom Michele Jackson Mark Franz 14055 53rd St N. 14033 53rd St N. 14011 53rd St N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 K.Molin Craig Kollander Melvin Towle 14010 53rd St N. 14032 53rd St N. 14054 53rd St N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Rick Nordquist Buddy Yantz Colleen Haase 14076 53rd St N. 14088 53'd St N. 14110 53rd St N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Karl Ylonen Brent Curtis Robert Crea 14152 53rd St N. 14174 53rd St N. 14197 54th St N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Robert Carlson Paula Blake Michelle Burger 5410 O'Brien Ave N. 5420 O'Brien Ave N. 14195 Upper 54th St N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 John Wolszon Gary Christensen Jim Rossi Upper 54th St N. 5450 O'Brien Ave N. 5470 O'Brien Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Pat Castleberry Charles Cayo Dayle Langlois 5490 O'Brien Ave N. 5500 O'Brien Ave N. 5491 O'Brien Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Thomas Michaelson Donald Antonson Carla&Mike Boyd 5471 O'Brien Ave N. 5451 O'Brien Ave N. t, Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 14200 Upper 54 St.N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 I 6, AVERY® Address Labels Laser 5160® G.Bradley Bodlovik , John Forcier Carl&Thomas Trenda 14201 Upper 54th St N. 5411 O'Brien Ave N. 5347 O'Brien Ave N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Dawn Bengtson Mary Stenfors Montgomery Mestnik 5335 O'Brien Ave N. 5323 O'Brien Ave N. 5323 Ojib Way N Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Donald Koller Mary Griffith James&Lola Conroy 5335 Ojib Way N. 5347 Ojib Way N. 5431 Ojib Way N Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Gerald Sanford Mark Caroon Kent&Karen Tobias 5441 Ojib Way N. 14250 Upper 54th St N. 14240 Upper 54th St N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Kim Mordick Terry Anderson Terry Mandt 14230 Upper 54th St N. 1422054th St N. 14210 Upper 54th St N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Carla&Mike Boyd G.Bradley Bodlovik Steve Germscheid 14200Upper 54th St N. 14201 Upper 54th St N. 14211 Upper 54th St N Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Ryan Elkin David&Natasha Thorager Anthony&Kimberly Otley 5420 Ojib Way 5348 Ojib Way N. 5336 Ojib Way N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Ed Frederick 5312 Ojib Way N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 l AVERY® Address Labels Laser 5160® Text for Postcards re: Boulevard Tree Pruning Notification Dear Oak Park Heights Resident: Boulevard trees in your neighborhood will be pruned in the next month. The boulevard tree pruning program in Oak Park Heights is designed to improve tree structure, health and appearance,as well as to provide clearance for vehicles in the roadway. A professional tree service will be hired by the City to do the pruning and the work will be paid for out of City funds. If you have any questions regarding the pruning of your boulevard trees,please contact the Municipal Arborist, Kathy Widin, at 439-4439. /4542- Boulevard Tree Pruning 2002 City of Oak Park Heights Instructions to Tree Contractors 1. Location of the Work The trees which are to be pruned under this contract are deciduous trees located along boulevards within the City of Oak Park Heights(map of pruning area attached). 2. General Description of the Work The work to be performed consists of pruning specified deciduous tr ees within the boulevard right-of-way in accordance with the standards of acceptable arboriculture practices,as outlined in the Technical Specifications and subject to the approval of the Municipal Arborist. An itemized list of all trees to be pruned is available upon request from the Community Development Dept.,City of Oak Park Heights(phone: ((651)439-4439). 3. Information Concerning Working Conditions Contractors should inform themselves of the conditions under which the work is to be performed concerning the site of the work,the obstacles which may be encountered,and all other relevant matters.Once the contract is awarded,the contract shall not be allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning which the bidders may have informed themselves of prior to the bidding. 4. Submission Requirements The contractor's estimate for tree pruning should be submitted to the Oak Park Heights Municipal Arborist, Community Development Department, 14168 Oak Park Blvd., Box 2007, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 (fax: (651)439-0574). Contractors should use the form"2002 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid"located in this packet.Contractors should submit a copy of their current certificate of liability insurance coverage along with their bid. The contractor should also submit a copy of the completed page in this packet entitled"Contractor Qualifications". The deadline for submission of all requested items is 12:00 p.m. on Wed. Jan. 16, 2002. 5. Basis of Contract Award The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. The award of the pruning contract is based in part on the lowest bid;however,the City reserves the right to factor past work,references and available equipment into their decision regarding the bid award. OPH - 2002 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 2 Licensing: Companies doing tree work within the City of Oak Park Heights must have a current tree worker's license for 2002 before any contract work is done for the City. Application forms are available from the Community Development Department. 6. Project Completion Date The boulevard tree pruning is to be completed by March 15, 2002. 7. Subcontractors The tree pruning contract will be between the City and the contractor which has made the successful bid. The contractor shall not execute an agreement with any subcontractor to perform any portion of the work until the contractor has received written approval for such subcontractor from the City of Oak Park Heights. 8. Payment for Work Performed Payment of the pruning contract will be made on the basis of the quoted unit prices for the work performed. The tree contractor shall be paid for the work performed after completion of the work, submission of an itemized invoice to the City of Oak Park Heights, and inspection of completed work by the Municipal Arborist. If it is determined upon inspection that the required work has not been fully completed,the contractor will be notified and will be paid only upon satisfactory completion of all work. OPH - 2002 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 3 Technical Specifications 1. Inspection of the Site Contractors should acquaint themselves with the existing conditions relating to the pruning and should inform themselves as to the facilities involved,the difficulties,and the restrictions that may be encountered in the performance of the contract. 2. Method of Measure Each tree shall be measured by the City and may be verified at any time by the contractor. The diameter of the tree shall be measured at breast height(4.5 feet above ground level). If the tree is forked at a point less than 4.5 feet above the ground,the diameter will be measured below the fork. If there is a clump of multiple stems,each stem will be measured individually. For trees with multiple trunks,which are each less than 10 inches in diameter,the trunk diameters will be added together to determine size class. For trees with multiple trunks,which are each greater than 10 inches in diameter,the trunks will be counted separately and put in the appropriate size class. 3. Pruning of Trees Along the Boulevard Rights-of-Way a.All pruning shall be done in a professional manner in accordance with arboricultural standards(ANSI A-300)and subject to the approval of the Municipal Arborist. Trees are to be pruned on all sides,except as noted on the bid form. b.The goals for pruning will be to improve crown structure,to eliminate present conflicts while preventing future problems and to maintain an acceptable appearance of the pruned trees. The overall objective of pruning is to shape the tree to its natural and characteristic form. No `topping' of trees will be performed, and no more than one- quarter (114) of a tree's crown will be removed. `Lion-tailing', or creating branches with most of the weight at the ends, is discouraged. c.Pruning of trees will primarily involve a tree maintenance operation including: 1.The removal of dead,diseased,damaged or weakened branches; 2.The maximum size live branch to be removed is 5 in.in diameter;the minimum size live branch to be removed is 1 inch in diameter. No branches greater than 5 inches in diameter should be removed without consulting the Municipal Arborist. 3.The removal of other competing and interfering branches such as: a. branches growing toward the center of the crown b. branches competing with the main leader c. branches occupying space in the periphery of the crown required by other branches for development OPH -4002 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 4 4.The removal of low hanging branches and limbs including: a. those interfering with private property vegetation and structures b. those interfering with sight lines at intersections c. those hanging less than 14 feet over the public thoroughfare 5.The tree should be pruned on all sides and balanced as well as possible. - _ _ Piro ear P�ru�u g P Pri�n:ci 1.es P Dead Branch Living Branch -i-8 1111) l B\\'‘ i: 'ardc RId c Branch �'����:i , .•i % D Collar ti' ' ,�s►' Branch First cut part way 1 �� Collar through the branch 1 I• at A,than cut it oh X (Do not cut along at 8.Make tho final t ( • i� 1 tine C-X) Fig. 1. Proper Pruning Cut cut at C.D. Hardwoods 4. Electrical Hazards In some areas,trees are growing in or near power lines. Only qualified line clearance tree trimmers,per ANSI Z133.1,shall work within 10 ft.of electrical conductors and/or an electrical hazard. Tree contractor should be able to show proof of Electrical Hazard Certification. S. Disposal, Clean-Up and Access a.Disposal and Clean-Up-The contractor shall arrange for the removal and disposal of all tree materials including: branches,twigs,leaves,chips and sawdust. The contractor will be required to clean up the street and boulevard at the completion of each working day. All costs of disposal and clean-up should be included in the bid for pruning work. b.Access-The contractor may utilize City streets for the removal operation, provided that traffic access is available at the end of each working day. 2002 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid City of Oak Park Heights All quotes due by 12:00 p.m. Wed. Jan. 16, 2002. PROPOSAL OF: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: • copy of current certificate of liability insurance attached Pruning of Boulevard. Trees Diameter No. of Trees Unit Cost Total Cost Class (dbh in inches) 1 - 10 181 11 -15 29 16 - 20 9 21 - 29 2 trees to be 13 pruned only of branches hanging over/into street species consist of maples(47%);ash(44%)and other(hackberry, elm, basswood, locust, oak, crabapple,boxelder)(9%) Total Job Cost: (please include appropriate tax) By: (signature of officer) Date: (print name and title) OPH - 2002 Tree Pruning Contractor Qualifications 1. List of References/Similar Projects Company or City Contact Name Phone Number Last Work Date 2.Name of person who will supervise this work and the number of years experience. Is this supervisor an ISA Certified Arborist? 3.List of motorized equipment available for this contract. 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CP MIMI,.Elitiojanailai ,f6F.Y4.,s.e4,TiA!•:., • , . MN .4..:-1.•!,,'fx‘i.:=-;.... ,. 7 I W ,:v„iv,„„:„...:0,,-sq0;,•," I .. I' I • 'I: 2 • .-• • • 11 i Julie-Please send the following letters to the addresses indicated on the attached sheets by Tues. Aug. 21, Thanks.: Tree Planting Letter A boulevard tree will be planted near your property the end of August to replace a boulevard tree which has died or been removed. If a dead tree is currently in that location, it will be removed at time of planting. If you have any questions about this work,please call me at 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist Tree Staking Letter A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. The staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist Proper Tree Staking Letter A boulevard tree near your home has been staked improperly to provide support to the tree. If not staked properly,the tree can be girdled or bent. A City crew will come by in the next several weeks and stake the tree according to current tree care practices. Your staking materials will be left on the site. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist JJohnson,8/14/01 8:09 AM -O5OO,Tree Work 1 To: JJohnson From: "K.D. Widin" <kwidin@mmmpcc.org> Subject: Tree Work Cc: Bcc: X-Attachments: A - a Jay - First, a reminder that I will be gone 8/16-8/27 to Mass, and Vermont for a family vacation. Due to a Tree Trust workshop, I will not be at the staff meeting 8/15. I will be returning phone messages on 8/27 and back to staff meeting 8/29. Kathy A few little jobs for the guys re: boulevard trees: 1. move tree at 14034 54th St. closer to driveway and line up with existing tree (do the best job they can) - best to do end of August and water. 2. seed black dirt over ground stump in front of 5810 Olinda 3. Please remove staking from boulevard trees at the following addresses: (if tree cannot stand on its own after removal, re-stake properly) 5755 Newberry Ave. 5554 Novak 14010 53rd St. 14011 53rd St. 14220 U. 54th St. '..375 14791 U. 56th St. 13922 56th St. 13938 56th St. 13950 56th St. 14787 U. 56th St. 14863 57th St. 13785 55th St. (by west property line, east o.k.) 4. Please stake boulevard trees properly at the following addresses: (some require new staking, some have been staked improperly by homeowner) 13980 56th St. 13922 56th St. (-1-.2 5750 Newberry Cir. (basswood on Newberry) 5790 Newgate 14895 57th St. 13180 56th St. (2 ash on Newgate) 5688 Novak Thanks. Printed for "K.D. Widin" <kwidin @mmmpcc.org> 1 August 16, 2001 Mike Runk 5525 O'Brien Ave.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Runk: A boulevard tree will be planted near your property the end of August to replace a boulevard tree which has died or been removed. If a dead tree is currently in that location, it will be removed at the time of planting. If you have any questions about this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy W td.'4w Arborist August 16, 2001 Jon Mazurek 14359 Upper 56th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Mazurek: A boulevard tree will be planted near your property the end of August to replace a boulevard tree which has died or been removed. If a dead tree is currently in that location, it will be removed at the time of planting. If you have any questions about this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, xcithy WI-41,14v Arborist August 16, 2001 Chris Zeuli 5681 Novak Ave. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Zeuli: A boulevard tree will be planted near your property at the end of August to replace a boulevard tree which has died or been removed. If a dead tree is currently in that location, it will be removed at the time of planting. If you have any questions about this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathyy Widiw Arborist August 16, 2001 Henry Gullickson 5335 Oakgreen Place Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Gullickson: A boulevard tree will be planted near your property at the end of August to replace a boulevard tree which has died or been removed. If a dead tree is currently in that location, it will be removed at the time of planting. If you have any questions about this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, xottivy w , Arborist August 16, 2001 Tim&Valessa Caspers 13950 56th St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Caspers: A boulevard tree will be planted near your property at the end of August to replace a boulevard tree which has died or been removed. If a dead tree is currently in that location, it will be removed at the time of planting. If you have any questions about this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Key W , Arborist August 16, 2001 Lawrence Panciera 5710 Newberry Ave. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Panciera: A boulevard tree will be planted near your property at the end of August to replace a boulevard tree which has died or been removed. If a dead tree is currently in that location, it will be removed at the time of planting. If you have any questions about this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy W L Utv Arborist August 16, 2001 William&Kathleen Hodges 13120 56th St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. &Mrs. Hodges: A boulevard tree will be planted near your property the end of August to replace a boulevard tree which has died or been removed. If a dead tree is currently in that location, it will be removed at the time of planting. If you have any questions about this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy wr. . Arborist August 16, 2001 Scott&Nancy Geving 5668 Novak Ave. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Geving: A boulevard tree near your home has been staked improperly to provide support to the tree. If not staked properly, the tree can be girdled or bent. A City crew will come by in the next several weeks and stake the tree according to current tree care practices. Your staking materials will be left on the site. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Katltiy W t cUvti Arborist August 16, 2001 Jeff Stark 13180 56th St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Stark: A boulevard tree near your home has been staked improperly to provide support to the tree. If not staked properly, the tree can be girdled or bent. A City crew will come by in g Y Y the next several weeks and stake the tree according to current tree care practices. Your staking materials will be left on the site. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy W i cUvv Arborist August 16, 2001 Julie& Steve Casperson 5790 Newgate Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Julie& Steve: A boulevard tree near your home has been staked improperly to provide support to the tree. If not staked properly, the tree can be girdled or bent. A City crew will come by in the next several weeks and stake the tree according to current tree care practices. Your staking materials will be left on the site. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kativy Arborist August 16, 2001 Derek& Melissa Johns 5750 Newberry Circle Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. &Mrs. Johns: A boulevard tree near your home has been staked improperly to provide support to the tree. If not staked properly, the tree can be girdled or bent. A City crew will come by in the next several weeks and stake the tree according to current tree care practices. Your staking materials will be left on the site. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, K ativy W ldiw Arborist August 16, 2001 Bernadine Detjen 14791 Upper 56th St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Ms. Detjen: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. The staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, x ,y wixii4►, Arborist August 16, 2001 Kathleen Erickson 13785 55th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Ms. Erickson: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help su pp ort it. The staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Y Kathy W id i.+v Arborist August 16 2001 James& Sharon Millard 13980 56th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. &Mrs. Millard: A boulevard tree near your home has been staked improperly to provide support to the tree. If not staked properly, the tree can be girdled or bent. A City crew will come by in the next several weeks and stake the tree according to current tree care practices. Your staking materials will be left on the site. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kativy wrm, Arborist August 16, 2001 Todd Scheel 13922 56th St.N.. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Scheel: A boulevard tree near your home has been staked improperly to provide support to the tree. If not staked properly,the tree can be girdled or bent. A City crew will come by in the next several weeks and stake the tree according to current tree care practices. Your staking materials will be left on the site. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, )(call'', W/414 . Arborist August 16, 2001 Walter& Gladys Goetschel 14863 57th St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. &Mrs. Goetschell: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. The staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy W i,U;w Arborist August 16, 2001 Charles Kotval 14787 Upper 56th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Kotval: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. The staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy w . Arborist August 16, 2001 Tim&Valessa Caspers 13950 56 th St.N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Dear Mr. &Mrs. Caspers: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. The staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy W Arborist August 16, 2001 John Auer 13938 56th St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Auer: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. The staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kaavy WU►, Arborist August 16, 2001 Todd Scheel 13922 56 th St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Scheel: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. The staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy Wi4 Arborist August 16, 2001 Terry Anderson 14220 Upper 54th St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Terry: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. This staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy W Cd,C 1 Arborist August 16, 2001 Mark Franz 14011 53rd St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Franz: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. This staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy tiVi d i w Arborist August 16,2001 K. Molin& M. Goldberg 14010 53rd St.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear K. &M.: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. This staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kottily W Arborist August 16, 2001 Charles Nogle 5554 Novak Ave.N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr.Nogle: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. This staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, xyw CcUArti Arborist August 16, 2001 Anthony Cervantes 5755 Newberry Ave. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. Cervantes: A boulevard tree or trees by your property was staked within the past several years by a City crew to help support it. This staking is only a temporary measure and will soon be removed by City staff. If you have any questions regarding this work,please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, x. y w , Arborist August 16, 2001 John& Lillian Jewell 14895 57th St. N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Jewell: A boulevard tree near your home has been staked improperly to provide support to the tree. If not staked properly, the tree can be girdled or bent. A City crew will come by in the next several weeks and stake the tree according to current tree care practices. Your staking materials will be left on the site. If you have any questions regarding this work, please call me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Kathy W1 44/ Arborist � r CITY OF u 't) 0 1 �,�,�.� ,- OAK PARK HEIGHTS n ; a- 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651!439-0574 V. 7/19/01 Please Water Your Boulevard Tree! Trees planted within the past two years still need weekly watering to become established. Our recent dry weather has taken a toll on new plants. Please water your boulevard tree well once or twice a week through September. Soak the ground around the tree each time with a slowly running hose or pails of water. Each new tree requires at least 15 gallons of water each week to survive and grow. Thanks for helping us maintain our city's boulevard trees. Kathy Widin Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Tree City U.S.A. 2001 Boulevard Tree s to be Planted N= new R=replacement for weather-related injuries ✓ 5311 Ojibway R linden left side of driveway Frank Rezak 430-9946 5525 O'Brien R red oak storm damage Mike Runck 439-5458 remove existing tree (tree service) ✓ 14636 55'h St. R 'Summit' ash ash removed storm damage (on Oren) ✓ 14774 56'° St. R red maple Kathy Monson 430-9865 ✓ 14255 56th St. R honeylocust repl.for tree removed 5 years ago Jeff Peterson 439-4007 14511 U. 56`°St. R bicolor oak ✓ (on Omaha) DeFore 430-1486 ✓ 14777 U. 56th St. N flow. crab ^ornamental tree due to small space-plant right side drive i 14384 571 St. R red maple 14400 SD St. R red maple front yard Charles Hause 439-1218 14598 57th St. R bicolor oak storm damage g ,/ Dean&Angie Rivard front yd., right side drive 439-5714 pls plant mid-blvd.in front of house 14034 54`° St. R red maple storm damage ./ remove 8 in. maple -move 4' (tree service) ✓ 5507 Oakgreen Pl. R 'Summit' ash 4 right side of drive Steve Monzel 439-8964 ✓ 5471 Oakgreen Pl. R red maple dying-remove existing tree Koll 'S89 e. R flow. crab homeowner wants to remove BByx a healthy nuisance tree $100.charge/tree 5819 Oldfield R flow. crab repl.for dead hackberry 13120 56"' St. N 2 red maple left side of drive only ,/Kathy&Bill Hodges 439-8371 5710 Newgate Circle R 'Green Mtn.' tree broken by snowplow / Bob Hart 439-8048 sugar maple (remove existing tree when plant new one) ,/5790 Newgate Ave. N red maple Steve Casperson /5675 Newberry Ave. N red maple Wasecha 351-0674 5672 Novak N red maple Parker 439-5555 5681 Novak Zeuli N flow, crab Trees to Be Replaced by Nursery (most of these trees represent oaks planted several times in the same locations and trees either leafed out poorly or never leafed out- several were o.k.the first season,but died since last summer,and these replacements the City will pay for) 5645 Newell Circle R linden replacement for tree planted 1999 Margaret Irwin (tree on 56`h St.) (tree not doing well 2000 though nursery advised to leave it) 1.0-1.5 B&B (remove existing tree when plant new one) 5645 Newberry Ave. R3 2 linden 2 trees planted 1999 have now died ✓ Ken Bowman 439-7949 (container) -City will purchase new ones 1 tree a replacement for a tree 1 'Summit' ash replaced last year 5610 Newgate Cir. R2 linden 1 tree replaced last year Sherry Dornquist (container) 439-6664 (on Newgate) other oak planted 1999 'Summit' ash -City will purchase new tree on Newgate Cir. 13145 56`° St. R 'Summit' ash Repl.for tree replaced last year Campbell 351-7408 13160 56th St. R 'Summit' ash Repl.for tree replaced last year Steve Huston 430-9422 ,/ 13180 56' St. R2 'Summit' ash Repl.for trees replaced last year Jeff Stark 439-2924 14359 U. 56`" St. R red maple Repl.for tree replaced last year Jack Mazurek 439-6614 1 14150 54th St. R red maple Repl.for tree replaced last year Tree Replacement Totals: Red maple=2 'Summit' ash=6 (invoice City for 1) American linden=4 (invoice City for 2) Totals= 8 replacements under guarantee 4 replacements to be paid for by City Boulevard Tree Planting - Oak Park Heights May 2000 5124/00 Address No. of trees Species Comments 5750 Newgate Ave. 2 hackberry new 5770 Newgate Ave. 1 red maple new 5630 Newberry Ave. 1 linden new 5655 Newberry Ave. 1 no. red oak new 5492 Oakgreen Pl. 1 flow. crab right of driveway replacement A 14055 53rd St. 1 ' red maple replacement ,/ 14421 57th St. 2 red maple new 14783 U. 56th St. 1 flow. crab right of driveway irrig. system ' 14775 U. 56th St. 1 no. red oak new ✓ (townhome corner irrig. system Osgood & U. 56th) v6675 Oren Ave. 1 red maple replacement ,5886 Olinda Ave. 1 red maple replacement 5810 Olinda Ave. 1 red maple replacement 14195 U. 54th St. 1 red maple replacement for V 3 in. tree hit by car— remove existing stump / 14210 55`° St. 1 linden replacement Total = 16 trees • CITY OF 4 OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651,'439-0574 v. 7/12/01 5620 Newberry Ave. N. Oak Park Heights • An elm or elms dying of Dutch Elm Disease is (are) scheduled to be removed (orange'X' on trunk) from your property. The removal of diseased elms is part of the City's tree disease control program. The list of trees has been sent to tree contractors for quotes and the work should be completed soon after City Council approval on July 24th. The removal of the tree(s) will be done at no cost to you. Since the tree contractor who will be doing the work needs to come onto your property in order to remove the tree, we have enclosed a"Waiver of Trespass" form. This form tells the City that you give your permission for the contractor to be on your property to remove the diseased tree. Please si gn one copy of the PY form and return it to me at the address above by July 23rd. The City does not pay for the grinding of tree stumps on private property. If you would like the stump of the tree(s) ground out, you will need to contact a contractor on your own. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact me at (651) 439-4439. Sincerely, Katha ri vte/LVid i ot, Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Tree City U.S.A. CONSENT TO ENTER PRIVATE AND WAIVER OF TRESPASS AGREEMENT , being the record owner of that certain real estate located at , Oak Park Heights, Washington County, Minnesota, hereby consents to allowing the CITY of Oak Park Heights, a municipal corporation, and its duly authorized agents to enter upon said property for the purpose of removing a diseased elm or oak in order to control tree disease spread within city limits. It is specifically understood and agreed that the above-named record owner has not received monetary consideration for the above-described right to enter but has been assured that the tree shall be removed at no cost to him/her and does waive the right to receive any further consideration/payment for the granting of the temporary access required for this improvement. The purpose of this Agreement is to secure the removal of the tree or trees at the earliest possible time after a tree contractor has been approved by the City to do the work. The above-named record owner expressly waie any claims of trespass which it may otherwise have over and across the property above- described by the City of Oak Park Heights. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have caused this instrument to be executed this day of , 2001. (spouse if any) Witness: 74( Data Sheet - Tree Inventory - City of Oak Park Heights Tree No. Address Tree Species Trunk Size Comments (diameter or circumference) / ' � f'Vh.cJdi_ fl, ` h.Az6ej 4v-1 l�r� / 13o-2_ 5G sr-. r✓(wi /S ,'�. QZ I ` ,sT s,c4_ aF lcn 3 /3o 4 SC • e(w, /4 in .. ii„(cr ) 2- meet,gr 52 cfc E.' if 5‘30 NuziPe,ry e i )1 `-5' `"''- ' 4,(c..., ..."4 Se,( s i'■,, . "C G , ricrr-1,-T---\ L..}c,7 .5 d._ ‘>le. t „ „. '7 56ao h16 e 3 i.,(-- ..r4 9 K ( IAA S ! . /cti � I,/4..e.- .-/u_r-d A--1" -6..., g /3go2 S6sT. e_iw� Id. .4 . c� ,�o-f ,.ds r<..-. (eicre,r /O SS/o Gf dA_ 0,cvk �v.d bv,,,.(e,_,. 11 IsRat' a. (RJA° - :n . e �s /3 ^ -ter-r:� ...J?...4.x17 tw l et e../- SS- -S. e ( wt$ g,,A7,.,. .,,y.„_,. 5630 ��b o (� d, .f ,�,, (mow /2 5q/0 olr`1.1. cN4 e(4r Vic,; .e CONSENT TO ENTER PRIVATE AND WAIVER OF TRESPASS AGREEMENT being the record owner of that certain am re a 1 estate located at , Oak Park Heights,Washington County,Minnesota, hereby consents to allowing the CITY of Oak Park Heights, a municipal corporation,and its duly authorized agents to enter upon said property for the purpose of removing a diseased elm or oak in order to control tree disease spread within city limits. It is specifically understood and agreed that the above-named record owner has not received monetary consideration for the above-described right to enter but has been assured that the tree shall be removed at no cost to him and does waive the right to receive any further consideration/payment for the granting of the temporary access required for this improvement. The purpose of this Agreement is to secure the removal of the tree or trees at the earliest possible time after a tree contractor has been approved by the City to do the work. The above-named record owner expressly waives any claims of trespass which it may otherwise have over and across the property above-described by the City of Oak Park Heights. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the undersigned have caused this instrument to be executed this day of i af0 0 / (spouse if any) Witness: -tidl-C, t 7/10/01 Dear. (b F. �/3, ,'-t.�S3,`J7c, � . � elm or elms dying of Dutch elm disease is(are)scheduled to be removed(orange An Y g 'X'on trunk)from your property.The removal of diseased elms is part of the City's tree disease control program. The list of trees has been sent to tree contractors for quotes and the work should be completed soon after City Council approval on July 24th. The removal of the tree(s)will be done at no cost to you. Since the tree contractor who will be doing the removal needs to come onto your property in order to remove the tree,we have enclosed a "waiver of trespass" form. This form tells the City that you give your permission for the contractor to be on your property to remove the diseased t ee. Please sign one copy of the form and return it to me at the address above by July. . The City does not pay for grinding of stumps on private property. If you would li a the stump of the tree(s) ground out,you will need to contact a contractor on your own. you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter,please contact me at 43 39. 3 Sincerely, Katharine W din Municipal al Arborist City of Oak Park Heights CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 6/11/01 Your New Boulevard Tree! Your boulevard tree has been planted. Its survival in the first two years depends on water and protection from lawnmowers and weed whips. If we have a week without measurable rainfall, please water your tree well once or twice, using a pail or a hose at the ground line about 6-12 inches from the base of the tree. It will need about 10 gallons of water each week, depending on weather conditions. Water the tree from time of planting until the end of October. Keep the wood chip mulch around the tree. This keeps the roots cool and moist, reduces competition with grass roots and helps prevent lawnmower/weed whip damage (a major killer of young trees). Boulevard trees are pruned on a five year rotation. If you think your tree needs pruning, please contact City Hall rather than doing it yourself. Thanks for your help. Together we can keep boulevard trees in Oak Park Heights! If you have any questions about your new tree or its care, please call me at 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist Q ., City of Oak Park Heights ...), . , 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Phone(651)439-4439 Fax(651)439-0574 May 23,2001 C) I r 3-- Mr. Frank Rezak )16,- 0I 5311 Ojib Way,N. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Re: Boulevard Tree Planting Dear Mr. Rezak: The planting of new and replacement trees will be done about June 1,2001. Abrahamson Nurseries will be planting the trees. My records indicate that you are to receive one Linden to be planted at the left side of your drive way. I will be marking the planting sites the week of May 21st. The location of underground utilities will also be marked prior to planting. *** Please call me if you have an underground irrigation system in your yard,near where a tree is to be planted. Feel free to call me if you have to move the tree location of if you have any questions regarding the planting. Please note that the newly planted tree will be mulched with wood chips to keep the roots cool and moist,reduce competition with turf grass, and prevent injury by lawnmowers and weed whips. Research has shown that mulched trees grow better than those that are not mulched. We ask that you keep the tree mulched for at least two years after its planting. If,in the future,you choose to remove the ring of mulch,please place a drain tile or other plastic guard around the base of the stem to protect the trunk from injury. Please also water your new tree well once per week during its first two growing seasons. Water by gently running a hose over the root area for one hour. The tree will need more watering if the weather becomes hot and dry and less if we have at least one-half inch of rain in a week. Thanks very much for your help and enjoy your new tree! Sincerely, CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS xy w , Kathy Widin,Arborist KW:jah TREE CITY U.S.A. CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS PAGE 001 "-rect. w.,..t<s5 tN15 541/0 I 4,z, b (�-Cc«� � ,3' o • : . •es to be POLIticillit N = new R 31 i=re lace'ment¢y inden a t site of 6 n veway � 4 Frank Rezak 430-9946 1, _ r-- red oak storm damage 5525 O'Brien R tree / 55 remove existing ` Mike Renck 439-5458 (tree service) 14634356 S1, el,,A R ash ash removed storm damage 4/ v (on Oren) c j ,/ 14774 5f' St. R red maple Kathy Monson 430-9865 J J 14255 56`" St." honey ocust rcpt. for tree removed 5 years ago Jeff Peterson 439-4007 J 7 14511 1 J. `°S t• R biro or oa (nn Omaha) Del-Ore 430-1486 ,� 14 II. 56 , x. N -ow. crib ornarncntul tree die to small s ace-plant right side drive ,,/14384-57" t. / R re map e (lla . , i..r _ 144(.X) St. R redm«pie * front yard Charles Hause 439-1218 storm damage --� Vr- 14 t. K t bicolor oak right side drive / Dean&Angie Rivard front yd ,right - 714 pls plant mid-blvd. in front of house , 439 5 storm damage /14034 se St. R red maple remove 8 in. maple- move 4' �� g�o� ���?n t'1 (tree service) � n ,tt side of drive 1 _____4 / 5 akgreen ash 49 -8964 e l3 nz tree Steve Mo in _rcmove existing tr �// 1-57-4 Pl. R red maple —Wing V Koll 1 ,...e,► _ - a. .caner wants to ove to :r e s n� r " hea y n. s. tree y ''e 'n $100.char e/tree 3819 OTC. sold R flow. cra rep . or ead hackberry au,-)L Vi eft side-of dttvc.only d red maple t � /Kathy&Bill Hodges 7' 439-8371 tree raken by stx►WP ow / 10 ewgate ice R '6reeu Mtn.' J Bob Hart 439-8048 sugar maple (remove existing tree when plant new one) • ■ f /5190 N,ttwgat A-v ' N led maple e Cas erson i.not doing �1 Stev replacement for tree that • ,le linden ewe to (tree on 56`" St.) well(planted 1999) Margaret Irwin (remove existing tree when plant ONTINUE FROM PREUIOUS PAGE 002 •5 Ne. :it Circle x ill, vii •�r•------- (tre• •n - `h St.) well(plan -d 1999) gar I .'a remo. . - . ' g when • :nt new One) / 5675 Newberry Ave. N red maple V Wasecha 351-0674 �� C Ann c - $ o PLANT HEALTH ASC P03 ew■erry . ve. inden '7 Ken Bowman 439-7949 1 'Summit' ash 1 tree replaced last year inden on 1 tree rep aced last year t ewgate tr. New on Sherry Dotuquist Q V 439-6664 'Summit' dsh on New late Cir. 4 t. ummit ash Rep . or tree replac , ast year 1 ]Ca31mphell 351-7408 I 6 '56' St• , ummit' ash ' ~for tree replaced last year V Steve Huston 430-9422 1 13180 56' St --fit '"summit' as ep .for tree replaced last year Jeff Stark 439-2924 ii./ 5672 Novak q re map e Parker 439-5555. J.�c:o ,,,, crab 5681-Novak Zeuli free replace• ast year / 43 • I.id .* t '` ' ummit ash ep! or '`/ Jack Mazurek 43914 a or tree laced last ear 14151)54'° St. _ re ma e 0■-,2A0-`)., $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P02 Memo re: letter/postcard text for boulevard tree planting May 2001 S/21/01 Julie - Please send this all the species Wed., possible. es or ,_ Wed., if possible. Y lease include the number of trees each address. Thanks. ( c7t — opt Miami Tree ?IWO= < — The planting of new and replacement boulevard trees will be done about June l". Abrahamson Nurseries will be planting the trees. My records show that you are to receive tree(s). The species is(are) . I will be marking the tree planting sites the week of May 21st.The location of underground utilities will also be marked before the planting.*** Please call me if you have an underground irrigation system in your yard near where a tree is to be planted.Feel free to contact me if you want to move the tree location or you have any questions regarding the planting. Note: the newly planted trees will be mulched with woodchips to keep the roots cool and moist,reduce competition with turfgrass,and prevent injury by lawnmowers and weed whips. Research has shown that mulched trees grow better than those that are not mulched.We ask that you keep the tree mulched for at least two years after planting. If you remove the ring of mulch in the future,please put a drain tile or other plastic guard around the base of the stem to protect the trunk from injury. Please water the tree well once per week during the first two growing seasons. Water by gently running a hose over the root area for 1 hour. The tree will need more watering if weather is hot and dry and less if we have at least. 1/2 in.of rain in a week. Thanks very much for your help and enjoy the new trees! Kathy Widin, Arborist 439-4439 City of teak Park fits. ,.; CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 - May 4, 2001 Chief Brad Carmichael &Members of Fire Department Bayport Fire Department 301 Second Ave. N. Bayport, MN 55003 Dear Chief Carmichael and Fire Members: Thank you very much for helping with the prescribed bum of the prairie, Thursday, April 26th in Valley View Park in Oak Park Heights. Without people like you, we would not be able to accomplish these types of projects. Your help was invaluable. Thanks Again, City of Oak Park Heights 09661,thAi WoOLusti Kathy Widin, Arborist 5 of - o C rri la-./off . Tree City U.S.A. Julie Hultman From: K.D. Widin [kwidin @mmmpcc.org] Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 3:31 PM To: jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com Subject: Thank You Letters Julie- I would like to send thank-yous to the agencies and volunteers who helped with the prairie burn last week. If you could get these out by Monday or Tuesday, I would appreciate it. The text should be as follows: Dear , Thanks very much for helping with the prescribed burn of the prairie in Valley View Park in Oak Park Heights Thursday April 26th. Without people like you,we would not be able to accomplish these types of projects. Your help was invaluable. Thanks again. Kathy Widin Arborist City of Oak Park Heights / ■Please send to: 3rd 14- • A. Brad Carmichael and the members of the Bayport Fire Dept. 2 Sean Shatler I St. Croix Watershed Research Station 16910 152nd St.N. Marine-on-St.Croix, Minn. 55047 3/ Jyneen Thatcher Washington County Soil &Water 1825 Curve Crest Blvd Stillwater 55082 Julie& Russ Hultman (you know the address!) 5.\/ Chuck Dougherty 15330 N 58th St. Oak Park Hts. 55082 Pam Patrick 7. e anet Robert brt 4221 McDonald Dr. Stillwater, 55082 Terry Poirier 5636 Perkins Ave. OPH 55082 1 Darren Smith 2121 Legion Lane Lake Elmo, Minn. 55042 x10. Nancy, Tom & Eric Austin 12771 Lynch Rd. N. Hugo, Minn. 55038 )(11. Jim and Sam Brau 1490 Manning Ave. S. Woodbury, Minn. 55125 ■12. Tony Dornfeld 14311 Kirby Ave. N. Hugo, Minn. 55038-9440 X 13. Deb Kessler 533 Cimarron Lake Elmo, Minn. 55042 14.K Andy Weaver Stillwater Area High School 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. OPH 55082 (Andy's letter should begin: Andy and SANS Students) 2 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 April 18, 2001 Re: Prescribed Burn -Valley View Park Prairie Restoration Dear Resident: A prescribed burn for management of the prairie restoration in Valley View Park is proposed within the next week. The timing of the burn will depend upon weather conditions. If you observe smoke in Valley View Park, this will likely be the cause. Bayport Fire Dept. is helping with the burn and the OPH Police Dept. will also be notified. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with the burn should contact Kathy Widin, Arborist, or Jay Johnson, Public Works Director (439-4439 voice-mail) as soon as possible. All volunteers will need to sign a release form available at City Hall. Notice of the burn will be given the day before. 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RRz wi 1 LtION 3f1N3AV 02109X0 n , w �s W T�� 1 I 1 f"-1 14030 T ;�T' '43 _ .w.. r ZC9b, .. ` , '' Julie Hultman To: Beaudet, David; Brunckhorst, Gary; Butler, Jim; Buckley, Stan; Danielson, Kris; DeRosier, Brian; Dwyer, John (Planning); Hausken, Mike; Hedlund, Charles; Hoist, Judy; Johnson, Jay; Johnson, Julie; Kamper, Kim; Kellogg, Jeff; Kisch, David; Kropidlowski, Fred; Kruse-Roslin, Sandy; Melena, Thomas M; Staberg, Rollie; Swanson, Lindy; Taube, Lisa;Vogt, George; Wasescha,Ann Cc: Widin, Kathy Subject: Valley View Park Prairie Restoration -Controlled Burn TO: City Staff Mayor and Council Parks and Planning Commission Members FROM: Kathy Widin, City Arborist RE: PRESCRIBED BURN -PRAIRIE RESTORATION VALLEY VIEW PARK A prescribed burn for management of the prairie restoration in Valley View Park is proposed within the next week. The timing of the burn will depend upon weather conditions. If residents call regarding smoke in Valley View Park, this will likely be the cause. Bayport Fire Dept. is helping with the burn and the OPH Police Dept. will also be notified. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with the burn should contact Kathy Widin, Arborist, or Jay Johnson, Public Works Director(439-4439 voice-mail)as soon as possible. Any volunteers will need to sign a release form available at City Hall. Notice of the burn will be given the day before. Distribution Notes: (1) As I am sure that I do not have everyone's e-mail address, I would appreciate each department manager to review the list of persons sent this e-mail and send it onto anyone who was not included that should be made aware of the matter. (2) Council and Commissions will be provided a hard copy of this e-mail message for their reference. 1 RESOLUTION 00-0432 RESOLUTION TO THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS REGARDING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR FOREST HEALTH WHEREAS, THE Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has matching funds available to assist with education an control work for forest health concerns such as oak wilt disease, and WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park heights has contracted with a forestry consultant to provide public education an inspection services for forest health issues facing the community, and WHEREAS, a need has been identified in the community for tree maintenance information as well as identification and control of oak wilt infection centers, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Oak Park Heights and its partner(s)will share in the costs of the proposed project with the DNR by providing a cash or in-kind match totaling at least 50% of the proposed project cost with a maximum grant application of$6,400; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That upon approval of its application, the Ci ty of Oak Park Heights may enter into agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for the above project and that the City of Oak Park Heights certifies that it will comply with all aspects of the grant agreement. NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Department of Natural Resources is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement as necessary to implement the project on behalf of the eligible applicant. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS . ..4■61/ 41- David D. Schaaf Attest: Mayor WN Thomas M. Melena City Administrator • • "." Memo to: Tom Melena, City Administrator City Council City of Oak Park Heights From: Kathy Widin Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Re: Addition to Policy Regarding Removal/Re-Planting of Boulevard Trees revised 3/5/01 Policy Regarding RemovaURe-Planting of Boulevard Trees Trees growing in the boulevard right-of-way will be removed by the City under the following conditions: 1. the tree is dead 2. the tree is diseased(with a fatal disease such as oak wilt,Dutch elm disease or an an invasive trunk canker) 3. the tree is hazardous due to decay,storm damage or poor branch/trunk unions 4. the tree blocks sight lines of a driveway or intersection and cannot be pruned to correct the situation 5. the tree has large roots which are interfering with curbing,driveway, sidewalk,sewer lines and corrective work needs to be done to the disturbed hardscape or utility 6. the tree's roots are causing major damage to the property owner's lawn and all other remedies have failed to correct the problem In some circumstances a property owner may want to have a boulevard tree removed and conditions 1-6 do not apply. In these situations the following will apply: 1. the property owner(s)should apply to the City for permit to remove the tree,stating the reasons why they want the tree removed 2. the Arborist will assess the situation and determine whether or not the tree should be removed 3. if,at the Arborist's discretion,a removal permit is granted,the City will have the tree removed and the property owner will pay a fee of $100. to share the cost of removal and re-planting. In cases where boulevard trees are dead or dying due to damage caused by a lawnmower,weed whip or other tool or vehicle run either by the property owner,or a lawn care firm hired by the property owner, the boulevard tree will be removed and replaced by the City and the property owner will pay a fee of$100.per tree to share the cost of removal and re-planting. In all cases where boulevard trees have been removed,a new one will be planted in accordance with the following provisions: 1. there is sufficient room on the boulevard for the new tree to grow to a healthy maturity 2. the tree species will be chosen based on the approved boulevard tree species list ENCLOSURE 16 Oak Park Heights • Request for Council Action Meeting Date 2-/"") 42 Agenda Item TitleBo,.,LleJ,....4 \mac& Po(.: Time Required t S Agenda Placement Cv..�, Originating Department/Requestor • (A�r'co s� Requester's Signature Action Requested C (x'11 o... d�:rt1 '� 3.o t. ,�✓ Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public bodies have advised) ' 1 S 1�,.���0..� dE , -SS %re, dam V \,u,�71... Owl • U-')/ - 0-6- 4-43, c, c a,R I c l fti% l (0411'5<; .cJ� G.s v-�yv..o..�. ;s s.ru�� t 9 Cti1�1//ti/ LA4144.1. -L Date/Time Received 2/710 t 441106v,-,City Administrator/Date Financial Implications $ Budget Line Item Budgeted: Yes No Funding: Levy Other Administrative Recommendation: Approve Deny No Recommendation Comments: • S:\SHARED\Forms\COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST.doc � `$ CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Jyprth 52th Street • P 0 Boy 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 mo to: !tom 1Melena, Administrator City Council City of Oak Park Heights From: Katharine Widin, Arborist City of Oak Park Heights RE: Clarification of Tree Planting Policy on Private Property 2/21/01 (original memo dated 9/7/00 tabled from Sept. Council Meeting) I am writing this memo in response to a request received August 30,2000 from Sunnyside I Homeowners Association regarding the City of Oak Park Heights providing trees for newly built homes(see attachment 1). I started working for the City in May 1998 and am not aware of the City providing trees other than boulevard trees for newly constructed homes. For commercial and multi-family residential developments the City requires landscape plans,including trees,and landscaping is to be provided by the builder/developer. I have reviewed the city zoning code as well as policies regarding reforestation and found the following language which addresses such issues: 1993-City Policy Establishing Priorities As It Affects Reforestation and Sanitation: (see attachment 2) - planting of trees by City in new developments is only within boulvard right-of- way and public areas, such as parks 1304-Regulating the Planting,Maintenance and Removal of Trees in Public • Ordinance Places(see attachment 3) - planting on private property only occurs in situations where trees cannot be planted in the boulevard right-of-way I have contacted the foresters for five Twin Cities communities(Apple Valley, Savage, Eagan, Moundsview, New Brighton)and asked them what their policies/requirements are regarding boulevard or private trees and residential properties. Most communities require the developer or builder to provide 1-2 trees for the front yard of each home. Most communities do not plant boulevard trees and only allow boulevard tree planting as part of a development agreement or by permit to property owners. Most communities have a tree sale each spring to provide trees at cost to city residents. None of the communities questioned provide trees free to residents or plant trees on private property. I have also reviewed the city records since 1983,when Sunnyside II was constructed,and have found no record of trees being provided to that development by the City. Since this policy has been brought to the attention of City staff several times in the past two years,I would like Council clarification on several questions: 1. Does the City provide trees other than boulevard trees for newly built homes,these trees to be planted on private property? 2. If so, would a townhome or other multi-family residential complex be considered the same as a single family residential situation? • 3. Is the city going to provide Sunnyside I with trees to be planted on private property? Tree City U.S.A. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ` — 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-057 • emo to: Tom Melena, City Administrator City Council City of Oak Park Heights From: Kathy Widin Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Re: Addition to Policy Regarding Removal/Re-Planting of Boulevard Trees revised 2/21/01 Policy Regarding Removal/Re-Planting of Boulevard Trees Trees growing in the boulevard right-of-way will be removed by the City under the following conditions: 1. the tree is dead 2. the tree is diseased(with a fatal disease such as oak wilt,Dutch elm disease or an , an invasive trunk canker) 3. the tree is hazardous due to decay,storm damage or poor branch/trunk unions 4. the tree blocks sight lines of a driveway or intersection and cannot be pruned to correct the situation 5. the tree has large roots which are interfering with curbing,driveway, sidewalk, sewer „` lines and corrective work needs to be done to the disturbed hardscape or utility 6. the tree's roots are causing major damage to the property owner's lawn and all other remedies have failed to correct the problem In some circumstances a property owner may want to have a boulevard tree removed and conditions 1-6 do not apply. In these situations the following will apply: 1. the property owner(s)should apply to the City for permit to remove the tree,stating the reasons why they want the tree removed 2. the Arborist will assess the situation and determine whether or not the tree should be removed 3. if,at the Arborist's discretion,a removal permit is granted,the City will have the tree removed and the property owner will pay a fee of $100.to share the cost of removal and re-planting. In cases where boulevard trees are dead or dying due to lawnmower damage caused either by the property owner or a lawn care firm hired by the property owner, the AJS tt o v' boulevard tree will be removed and replaced by the City and the property owner will pay a fee of$100. per tree to share the cost of removal and re-planting. In all cases where boulevard trees have been removed,a new one will be planted in accordance with the following provisions: 1. there is sufficient room on the boulevard for the new tree to grow to a healthy maturity 2. the tree species will be chosen based on the approved boulevard tree species list • 3. the adjoining property owner will be responsible for watering the new tree Tree City U.S.A. • migmow[E }.) R, N AUG 3 0 TOO k\\ • _. August 22, 2000 Thomas M. Melena, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Boulevard North Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 Dear Mr. Melena: As you know,the City of Oak Park Heights has a policy providing for the installation of trees for newly built homes. Unfortunately,when the approximately 100 homes were built at Sunnyside in the 1970s we did not receive any trees. Over the years,however, several trees have been planted at Sunnyside at the expense of the Sunnyside homeowners. At this time we would like to make a formal request to the City of Oak Park Heights for the installation of trees at Sunnyside. Due to the number of trees lost during storms in the • past year, we fmd ourselves in dire need of trees. We understand that Sunnyside II has received trees from the city and request that we be given the same consideration. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding this request. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, S yside I Homeowners Association LSL 39 _,o8 � a. • Ck a s 47i �.,. TREE REFORESTATION A. It is the policy of the City to provide for reforestation 0 of lost trees within the City and to implement the initial planting of trees within new developments and public areas where trees are not currently located so as to promote the City' s shade tree program. Within the constraints of the available resources of the City to implement an effective reforestation program, the City hereby establishes the following priorities on reforestation. 1. ' Replacement of removed/damaged trees located within the City rights-of-way and public lands as deemed appropriate by the City Arborist. 2 . Planting of trees in open areas on City boulevards (public rights-of-way) . Current planting requirements determine that such trees will be planted at a distance of 40 feet distant from each other. B. FORESTATION OF THE CITY PARKS. In the areas determined by the City Arborist in conjunction with the Park Commission, tree • planting shall occur within the city parks to as to promote the enjoyment and use of those facilities by the public. C. NEW DEVELOPMENTS. In new developments to the extent not provided for within the City' s approval on new developments (i.e. , development agreements) the City shall implement planting of / within new boulevard trees (within public rights-of-way) developments as part of the shade tree program of the City. Where developers are required to implement tree planting as part of any development approval, all such tree planting shall be under the supervision of the City Arborist. S Ovl:4A-4.4.."-c.4- l 304( i C. Maintenance. 1. Application Data. • The application required herein shall state the number and kinds of trees to be sprayed, fertilized, pruned, or otherwise preserved; the kind of treatment to be administered; the composition of the spray material to be applied; and such other information as the Municipal Arborist shall fund reasonably necessary to a fair determination of whether a permit should be issued. D. Removal. Replanting. and Replacement. r 1. Wherever it is necessary to remove a tree or trees from a tree lawn in connection with the paving of a sidewalk, or the paving or widening of the portion of a street or highway used for vehicular traffic, the municipality shall replant such trees or replace them. Provided that conditions prevent planting on tree lawns, this requirement will be satisfied if any equivalent number of trees of the same size and species as provided for the Arboricultural Specifications are planted in an attractive manner on the adjoining property 2. No person or property owner shall remove a tree from the tree lawn for the purpose of construction, or for any other reason,without first ;- filing an application and procuring a permit from the Municipal Arborist, and without replacing the removed tree or trees in II u accordance with the adopted Arboricultural Specifications. Such replacement shall meet the standards of size, species,and placement as provided for in a permit issued by the Municipal Arborist. The person or property owner shall bear the cost of removal and replacement of all trees removed. 1304.08 Obstruction-Trees Pruned. It shall be the duty of any person or persons owning or occupying real property bordering on any street upon which property there may be trees,to prune such trees in such manner that they will not obstruct or shade the street lights, obstruct the passage of pedestrians on sidewalks,obstruct vision of traffic signs,or obstruct view of any street or alley intersection. The minimum clearance of any overhanging portion thereof shall be ten (10) feet over sidewalks, and twelve (12) feet over all streets except truck thoroughfares which shall have a clearance of sixteen(16) feet. A. Notice to Prune. Should any person or persons owning real property bordering on any street -fail to prune trees as herein above provided, the Municipal Arborist shall order such person or persons, within three (3) days after receipt of written notice,to so prune trees. 5 • February 27, 2001 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 • Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Byrne, moved to change the weight restriction on Kruger Lane to 9 tons on the entire road. Carried 4—0. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Byrne, moved to accept the amended recommendations for weight restrictions and purchase of additional signs. Carried 4—0. VII. Old Business. A. Highway 36/St. Croix River Bridg e. Administrator o Melena reviewed information received regarding the proposed bridge project including a February 16, 2001 letter from Richard A. Stehr of MNDOT. B. Blue Ribbon Fire Committee Report. Administrative Assistant Kamper presented background on the Committee's report, and an overview of the Report. Kamper also presented the Committee's recommendations with an explanation of anticipated future fire protection needs. Fire Chief Brad Carmichael and Deputy Chief Scott Radke were present to II/ provide input and answer questions. Administrator Melena noted that this process was.an eye opener for the City, especially in learning what types of calls the City has and what future demands may be. Roger O'Connor, 5665 Oldfield Ave. No., asked if other departments were contacted during the Committee's process and if the fire department would be purchasing a mask that can see through smoke. Chief Carmichael noted that the department is conducting fundraising activities for the purchase of a thermal camera. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by McComber,moved to accept the Blue Ribbon Fire Committee Report. Carried 4—0. Councilmember Byrne, seconded by McComber, moved to direct staff to send thank you letters to the Committee members after the Bayport City Council reviews the report. Carried 4—0. C. Boulevard Tree Policy. City Arborist Widin requested clarification on the City's policy regarding tree planting on private property. Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to maintain policy of only planting trees within the boulevard right of way and public areas. Carried 4—0. • Widin provided an overview of a proposed addition to the tree policy regarding lawnmower damage to boulevard trees. Councilmember Byrne, seconded by February 27, 2001 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 • Doerr, moved to add language to tree policy regarding lawnmower damage to boulevard trees. Carried 4—0. D. Memo on Excel Energy Proposal. Administrator Melena discussed a memo from the Coalition of Utility Cities concerning a"lump sum"proposal from Excel Energy. Melena also noted the next Coalition meeting on February 28, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. E. CBD Email. Administrator Melena reviewed an email received from Michael J.Noonan of Rottlund Homes outlining reasons for their decision not to pursue development of housing in the Central Business District. F. March Worksession. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to reschedule the insurance Worksession for one hour immediately following the March 13, 2001 City Council Meeting. Carried 4—0. Mayor Beaudet stated that it would be beneficial for all five Councilmembers to • be in attendance for the Worksession concerning Administrator performance issues. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Byrne,moved to reschedule the Worksession to follow the insurance Worksession on March 13. Carried 4—0. VIII. Adjournment. Councilmember Doerr, seconded by McComber, moved to adjourn at 8:41 p.m. Carried 4—0. Respectfully submitted, ie John Administrative Secretary • t ENCLOSURE 8 Arborist Report - 2000. 11 Prepared by : Katharine D.Widin, Ph.D. Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights 1/22/01 Monthly reports are submitted thoroughout the calendar year as an update to Council and Commission members on tree-related issues. Since there are several new Council and Commission members this year,I thought it might be helpful for them to see what is involved in the City's Tree Program. I work for the City the equivalent of 6-8 hours per week,including time spent on development projects. Work Program Description of Work Performed Staff Meetings I attended weekly general staff meetings, and meetings within the Community Development Dept.as needed;I attended the City's Goal-Setting Workshop in March 2000 Parks Commission I attended monthly meetings and presented a short report each meeting to update the commission on tree-related activities and issues within the City;I reviewed park and trail plans;I recommended park plantings IP and tree maintenance work, and inspected trail corridors for tree conflicts Tree Planting, Pruning, Removal Planting: 16 new or replacement trees were planted on OPH boulevards. I checked the locations,sent letters to residents regarding tree species available, ordered the trees and inspected the plantings. Pruning: 243 boulevard trees were pruned in the winter of 2000. I checked the locations,prepared a list of trees to be pruned, wrote specifications,contacted tree services for quotes and inspected work done. Removal: 30 trees were removed. These trees were either boulevard or park trees removed due to death, damage or disease, or were diseased trees on private property. I inspected the trees,marked them for removal,prepared the list,contacted tree services for quotes and inspected work done. I also checked each request received from property owners regarding boulevard tree issues. 41. gok OPH Year 2000 Report - 2 Work Program Description of Work Performed Tree Inspection I inspected boulevard,park and private trees for symptoms of Dutch elm disease,and oak wilt disease. I also inspected boulevard and park trees for storm damage and hazards. Parks I arranged for tree pruning in park areas,as requested;I checked the plantings in the prairie restoration in Valley View Park several times over the summer and also arranged for mechanical control of spotted knapweed. I inspected tree plantings in the Boutwell's Landing Park and was involved in allignment of trail corridors in park and natural areas at Boutwell's Landing,Valley View Park and the NSP property. Tree City, USA Award This is an award designation from the National Arbor Day Foundation and requires a Tree Board(the Parks Commission), $2 per capita per year spending on tree-related work,an Arbor Day Proclamation and a Ceremonial Tree Planting.This year I prepared the necessary documents and made arrangements for a ceremonial tree planting.(This year's planting was a bicolor oak planted in Brekke Park during the 'Party in the Park celebration) I wrote the final report and sent it to the Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. The City has received this award for 18 years. Grants This year I wrote two grants on behalf of the City. The first was an Environmental Partnership grant from the Minn.Dept.of Natural Resources for funding for interpretive signage,informational brochures and additional plantings for the prairie restoration in Valley View Park.(this grant was not funded due to competition from other metro projects). The second grant was a Forest Health grant for oak wilt control and community education(this grant was funded for up to$6400.) Both grants are matching grants and require the City to match the funds either in actual dollars or as in-kind services. I also reviewed the Trail Connections grant written this year by the Comm. Devel. Intern. OPH Year 2000 Report - 3 Professional Development I attended a number of educational sessions this year related to trees,native plants and habitat restoration. Most of these sessions I attended at no cost to the City. I requested reimbursement of registration costs from the Arborist budget to attend the Minn.Turf and Grounds Foundation Conference in December. Community Education and Outreach In my capacity as OPH Arborist, I was involved in several community education and outreach projects this year 1. I developed and presented a workshop on Tree Pruning to public works and parks staff of the Cities of Stillwater and Oak Park Heights(this was partially funded by Forest Health grants I wrote for each community) 2. I presented a program on trees to two 3'd grade classrooms at Anderson Elementary in Bayport. 3. I participated in a tree planting event last spring in the Environmental Learning Center at Stillwater Area High School 4. I wrote several articles on tree planting and care for the OPH City Newsletter as IP well as the City Pages section of the Stillwater Gazette. 5. I arranged and participated in the tree a P P n planting at Brekke Park which was part of the 'Party in the Park' and also answered tree care questions for residents. 6. I prepared and led a'Prairie Walk'last summer P the through th prairie restoration g in Valley View ie Park. Resident Contacts I returned 123 phone calls to residents regarding various tree care issues_and information;I made 61 site visits to residents to check out both boulevard and private trees and answer any questions they had. OPH Year 2000 Report - 4 plans Development Projects - Plan and I reviewed site and/or landscape lans and P P Site Review made site visits to these development projects regarding tree or landscape issues: 1. Boutwell's Landing 2. Ryder(First Student) 3. US Postal Service 4. NSP fly ash landfill 5. Twin City Federal 6. WATE Enterprises 7. Stillwater Area High School (Ropes Course) 8. Karmann Jack's 9. Pony Express Car Wash 10.Wal-Mart 11.Stillwater Motors 12.Krongard (townhomes- Osgood& U.56th 13.RoofTech Development Projects - For these projects,I reviewed tree removal Tree Protection Ordinance and calculated replacement. Boutwell's Tree Inventory and Review Landing project is on-going;for Ryder (First Student) and US Postal Service the compensation for tree removal is listed in parentheses: 1.Boutwell's Landing-includes not only site on 58th St. but also tree removal which occurred on the Ritzer e ro P PrtY• 2.Ryder(First Student) - (149, 1-2 in. diam.trees were planted on the site around und the stormwater detention basin) 3. US Postal Service - ($19,000. in lieu of tree planting,to be paid to the City for tree lantina ro'ects on other sites)�P J ) r Ak () 10,.6.1- 4,, ,n 4 C-- w- ed- 1 4luti;i (1/v- \ Boulevard Trees to be Planted 2001, N= new R=replacement Location Species Size Comments 1419653" St.✓ k- I b 148 U.551''Sf. — R 0\o,-,+c_- Sum- 2 N o- no room 14221 U. 54th St.✓ R C',I�a. storm damage,removed 2000 u C,�wc�4 a N o- no room 14298 56th St. ✓ R J�,, , ,,��rY ,t; 4, 4. 5593 O'Brien .i R I – No - no room V�J m , 1 yn;5rr oz.AD 1(''' ` � 14939 U. 55"' St. R �,3 r-\ -"P;),,,,-,-,...e N o-no room 5652 Ozark / R m " Q Q3., N o- no room 14638 U. 56th St. ✓ R N o- no room 14670 U. 56th St. ✓ R N o- no room (on Oren) `te=..c4 E'tirn,�:-tL 14550 57th St. ✓ R ' N o- no room Ch31;- Rat 30 58th St. ✓ R 3 �� , No - no room 15051 63" St. ✓ R N N o- no room �, -1.•• Pe rose ✓ R rep!.for tree lost some years y` Lorra"- - Graffunder ago v��r 430-4 73 county rd. AP– No - no room on Penrose i 5311 Ojibway / R 1 1-left side of driveway 5525 O'Brien / R I storm damage remove existing tree � 14636 55th St. R ti 6�+t \c'` -� ash removed storm damage (on-Ore{, r 14774 56th St. ✓ R I ' 0 .)-\0,,0n 14255 56th St. ''Z' R 1 ,) repl.for tree removed 5 years v -(v ago S t. / R 1 (on Omaha) ECi 4(4_0_2 c, ., , _ 14777 U. 56th St. / N I flow. crab ornamental tree due to small , 14384 57t St. ✓ R 1 ftiu . 0.Y 14400 57"' St. ✓ R t front yard vini4,>jAr ii. .) A . 14598 57th St. -' R i storm damage aft p,a. E,LL CO front yd., right side drive � 14034 54th St. ✓ R I (�,� storm damage `` tva il, - 114 remove 8 in.maple - move 4' i y 5507 Oakgreen Pl. ✓ R I right side of drive / 5471 Oakgreen Pl. .7 R red maple e 1� dead-remove existing tree ✓` t flowering crab �� homeowner wants to remove 5834 Olene Ave. R flo ,5 ,)rte g healthy nuisance tree c vn �� $100.charge/tree Us'' '' " 5819 Oldfield R t repl.for dead hackberry .ri 4 13120 56"' St. ✓ N - 2 left side of drive only v Mr(-■ t6y> CITY OF i OAK PARK HEIGHTS s 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 Dear Resident: In May or August of 2001 tree(s) will be planted on the boulevard in front of your property.Trees planted may be either new or a replacement.Tree locations will be marked before planting,and you will be notified before planting takes place. Trees will be purchased with allocated city funds. The trees will be 1 to 1.5 inch diameter deciduous shade trees. Please look at the attached list and choose your first and second choice for the species of boulevard tree which you would like. Besides the trees on the attached list,there will also be some thornless honeylocust available. This tree has lacy-looking foliage,provides dappled shade, and has a yellow fall color. In some locations,where space is really tight,we may occasionally plant flowering crabapples. The number of each species to be planted will depend on location,cost and availability through local nurseries. Please fill out and tear off the bottom portion of this form and return it to: Kathy Widin, Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights, 14168 Oak Park Blvd., Box 2007, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 before March 20th. I will be seeking quotes from nurseries later in March. If I do not hear from you,I will assume that you have no preference for the type of boulevard tree that is planted. If you have any questions regarding this boulevard tree planting project,please call me at City Hall, 439-4439. VA-k-c) YA-) Kathy Wiz in Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights Name: Address: Phone: Boulevard Tree Choices: 1st 2nd Tree City U.S.A. , . Oak Park Heights Boulevard Tree Planting Program Tree Species . �1, 400‘r ::: v.. . ji Vir 11101 ‘ '11. - 1 fl Ei American Linden (Basswood) Hackberry / v► ,, Tilia americana Celtis occidentalis / Mature Height=50-75 ft. Mature Height=40-60 ft. I Fall Leaf Color=yellow Fall Leaf Color=yellow Comments=full canopy,casts dense shade Comments=interesting,warty bark when mature sw i r0 t, s fair �� Red Maple `Summit' Green Ash q � milli� Acer rubrum "n°�`� , ire r Fraxinus pennsylvaniaz { ��?-� nG Mature Height=40-60 ft. Mature Height=40-60 ft. ^t-4 -ow '!��. `,, Fall Leaf Color=orange to red Fall Leaf Color=yellow `,�`, Comments=leaf color during summer Comments=very tough shade tree � �I'I'1' is green- not the maroon of red-leaved I V V y Norway maples r , _.....sVekro,:..1:i:r-ittftri:410"— Bicolor Oak Northern Red Oak Quercus bicolor Quercus rubra Mature Height=40-60 ft. Mature Height=50-70 ft. Fall Leaf Color=tan to orange-brown Fall Leaf Color=range of red-browns Comments=somewhat shaggy bark Comments=smooth black bark CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 4 ► 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 Dear Resident: Last year a tree was removed from the boulevard right-of-way near your home due to death or damage. In reviewing boulevard tree planting needs for the year 2001,it has been determined that the City will not be replacing the boulevard tree due to lack of space. Even though a boulevard tree was removed from that location,a new tree will not be able to attain a healthy maturity due to limited planting area,underground utilities, or surrounding mature trees. If you have any questions regarding this decision,please contact me at 439-4439. Yours truly, \i1(, Katharine Widin Municipal Arborist City of Oak.Park Heights Tree City U.S.A. • CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 Dear Resident: As part of the boulevard tree planting program in Oak Park Heights, a new or replacement boulevard tree will be planted in the right-of-way of your property this year. Due to limited space in the boulevard right-of-way by your home,a flowering crabapple is the only type of tree which can be planted. 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Norway maple 10 7 / 1464155" St. N. silver maple 15 8 ✓ 14653 55th St. N. green ash 11 9 / 14653 55`h St. N. silver maple 10 10 ✓ 14669 55" St. N. green ash 8 11 ✓ 14669 55th St. N. green ash 10 12 . 14669 55`h St. N. silver maple 15 13 I 14681 55th St. N. silver maple 14 14 ./ 14701 55th St. N. silver maple 17 15 j 14694 55th St. N. green ash 9 storm damage 16 / 14676 55th St. N. silver maple 11 17 /1467655th St. N. green ash 8 18 t/ 14676 55th St. N. silver maple 12 19 ✓ 14660 55th St. N. green ash 14 20 ✓14660 55th St. N. silver maple 14 21 ✓ 14648 55th St. N. green ash 12 22 J 14648 55th St. N. silver maple 16 rubbing branches OPH Tree Pruning List 2001 - 2 23 14636 55th St. N. green ash 12 24 ✓ 14636 55th St. N. silver maple 18 25 ,/ 14636 55th St. N. green ash 10 26 j 14636 55`h St. N. silver maple 14 (on Omar) 27 ,/ 14636 55" St. N. ash 9 (on Omar) 28 ✓14636 55th St. N. silver maple 12 (on Omar) 29 ✓ 14636 55`1 St. N. silver maple 11 basal wound; (on Omar) prune so can see streetlight 30 ,/ 5633 Omar Ave. Norway maple 12 31 / 5633 Omar Ave. hackberry 11 32 / 5633 Omar Ave. Norway maple 10 33 / 5633 Omar Ave. Amurmaple 10 34 J 5633 Omar Ave. Amur maple 8 35 633 Omar Ave. Amurmaple 8 36 / 5630 Omar Ave. silver maple 16 37 ✓ 5630 Omar Ave. ash 14 38 ✓ 5630 Omar Ave. hackberry 9 39 / 5630 Omar Ave. ash 13 40 ✓ 5610 Omar Ave. silver maple 22 included bark 41 ✓ 5610 Omar Ave. silver maple 15 42 ./ 5610 Omar Ave. ash 10 43 5610 Omar Ave. silver maple 15 44 J 5610 Omar silver maple 12 (on 55th)-corner by stop sign OPH Tree Pruning List 2001 - 3 45 ,/ 5610 Omar ash 14 (on 55th) 46 ✓ 5610 Omar ash 10 (on 55th) 47 V 14584 55th St. N. ash 12 48 / 14584 55th St. N. ash 11 truck damage to branches 49 /j 14568 55th St. N. -Norway maple 12 50 ✓ 14568 55th St. N. ash 11 51 / 14554 55t1 St. N. ash 10 52 , 14540 55" St. N. ash 12 53 ✓ 14540 55th St. N. ash 12 54 / 14540 55th St. N. ash 12 55 / 14522 55th St. N. ash 14 56 1 14522 55" St. N. ash 12 57 ✓ 5617 Omaha silver maple 9 (on 55th St.) 58 ✓ 5617 Omaha ash 8 (on 55th St.) 59 ,/ 5617 Omaha Norway maple 7 1(on 55th St.) 60 5617 Omaha Norway maple 7 61 ✓ 5617 Omaha ash 7 62 ✓ 5617 Omaha ash 8 63 ✓ 5617 Omaha hackberry 8 64 / 5617 Omaha ash 10 65 ✓5617 Omaha hackberry 12 prune for street light 66 ,/ 14511 U. 56th St. ash 10 (on Omaha) 67 ✓ 14511 U. 56' St. ash 8 (on Omaha) 68 ✓ 14511 U. 56th St. ash 12 (on Omaha) 69 / 14495 U. 56"' St. ash 14 (on Omaha) 70 / 14495 U. 56th St. ash 12 (on Omaha) OPH Tree Pruning List 2001 - 4 71 / 14495 U. 56th St. ash - 12 (on Omaha) 72 ✓ 14496 55�° St. N. ash 8 (on Omaha 73 ✓ 14496 55�' St. N. ash 10 (on Omaha 74 ✓ 14496 5.5 St. N. ash 6 (on Omaha 75 14496 551° St. N. ash 10 76 14496 55`° St. N. ash 14 77 ✓ 14480 55`° St. N. Norway maple 13 split and healed 78 ✓ 14480 55th St. N. ash 12 79 ,/ 14480 55th St. N. sugar maple 12 80 / 14464 55`° St. N. ash 14 81 ✓ 14464 55f° St. N. Norway maple 16 82 / 14448 55`° St. N. ash 12 83 i 14448 55th St. N. " ash 11 84 14432 55C° St. N. ash 10 85 1/ 14416 55`° St. N. ' basswood 12 86 14398 55`° St. N. Norway maple 14 split 87 ✓ 14378 55t° St. N. ash 11 88 / 14347 U. 56th N. ash 10 (on 55" St.) 89 / 14347 U. 56th N. ash 8 (on 55`"St.) 90 / 14347 U. 56`1 N. ash 8 (on 55th St.) 91 / 14347 U. 56`° N. ash 10 (corner U.56th and 55th St.) 92 / 14335 55° St. N. ash 10 93 / 14335 55`° St. N. silver maple 10 OPH Tree Pruning List 2001 - 5 94 / 14367 55th St. N. ash 12 95 / 14367 55th St. N. ash 10 96 / 14393 55th St. N. ash 10 97 ✓ 14393 55th St. N. ash 8 98 ✓ 14419 55th St. N. silver maple 12 99 ✓ 14419 55" St. N. ash 9 100 ✓ 14433 55th St. N. ash 11 101 14447 55th St. N. ash 10 102 / 14447 55th St. N. Norway maple 6 103 ,/ 14447 55th St. N. ash 11 104 ,/ 1446155th St. N. ash 10 105 ✓ 14461 55th St. N. Norway maple 10 106 , 14475 55th St. N. ash 12 107 ✓ 14475 55th St. N. Norway maple 12 bad split and decay 108 14475 55th St. N. ash 14 109 ,/ 14489 55th St. N. maple 11 110 ,/ 14489 55th St. N. silver maple 13 111 / 14503 55th St. N. Norway maple 10 112 / 14503 55th St. N. silver maple 13 113 ►14503 55th St. N. ash 15 114 ,/ 14519 55" St. N. hackberry 10 115 ✓ 14533 55th St. N. Norway maple 7 OPH Tree Pruning List 2001 - 6 116 ✓ 14545 55" St. N. ash 12 117 ✓ 14545 55th St. N. red maple 1.5 do not prune 118 / 14559 55' St. N. hackberry 12 119 J 14571 55' St. N. silver maple 14 120 / 14589 55th St. N. ash 10 121 / 14589 55" St. N. ash 12 122 ✓ 5580 Omar ash 7 (on 55th) 123 ,/ 5580 Omar ash 12 (on 55th) 124 5580 Omar Ave. ash 10 trunk damage (on 55th) 125 ✓ 5580 Omar Ave. ash 10 126 ✓ 5580 Omar Ave. maple 14 127 ✓ 5580 Omar Ave. ash 13 128 / 5580 Omar Ave. ash 10 Next Section: O'Brien Ave. (from 55th St. to 57th St.) 129 ✓ 5510 O'Brien Ave. ash 5 130 ✓ 5510 O'Brien Ave. maple 3 131 5520 O'Brien Ave. ash 3 several base °/ trunk wounds- 50%damage 132 ✓5520 O'Brien Ave. silver maple 8 branch damage 133 ,/5520 O'Brien Ave. silver maple 4 134 ✓ 5530 O'Brien Ave. silver maple 5 serious storm damage-rotten base 135 1 5530 O'Brien Ave. ash 4 136 ✓ 5554 O'Brien Ave. ash 16 stubs OPH Tree Pruning List 2001 - 7 137 f 5554 O'Brien Ave. ash 14 double trunk 138 ✓ 5574 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 8 wound at 4 ft. trunk 139 ,/ 5574 O'Brien Ave. crabapple 6 base damage, suckers-stubs 140 ,/ 5608 O'Brien Ave. ash 12 141 5614 O'Brien Ave. ash 13 stubs 142 ✓ 5614 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 11 143 ✓ 5634 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 17 144 ✓ 5634 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 12 double 145 ,j 5654 O'Brien Ave. ash 14 146 ✓ 5654 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 9 split in limb over driveway/ hazard 147 ,/ 5674 O'Brien Ave. ash 15 148 / 5674 O'Brien Ave. silver maple 22 149 city hall parking silver maple 13 150 city hall parking ash 7 151 city hall parking hackberry 8 152 ✓ 5683 O'Brien Ave. ash 14 153 / 5663 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 10 good 154 /5663 O'Brien Ave. ash 14 stubs 155 5643 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 10 156 / 5643 O'Brien Ave. ash 17 157 ,/ 5643 O'Brien Ave. silver maple 16 stubs 158 ✓,5643 O'Brien Ave. silver maple 14 159 ✓ 5623 O'Brien Ave. ash 14 OPH Tree Pruning List 2001 - 8 160 / 5623 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 9 161 ✓ 5603 O'Brien Ave. ash 16 162 /5603 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 9 163 / 5593 O'Brien Ave. hackberry 11 164 ✓ 5573 O'Brien Ave. ash 10 165 ✓ 5573 O'Brien Ave. ash 11 branch end stubs 166 `/ 5573 O'Brien Ave. ash 9 167 ✓ 5525 O'Brien Ave. maple 3 mower damage, swollen base 168 ,/ 5525 O'Brien Ave. red maple 3 bad split, swollen base 169 ✓ 5525 O'Brien Ave. silver maple 5 170 / 14200 55th St. N. ash 5 (on O'Brien) 171 ,/ 14200 55th St. N. ash 5 (on O'Brien) 172 ,/ 14200 55th St. N. ash 4 / (on O'Brien) 173 ✓ 14200 55th St. N. ash 5 (on O'Brien) Next Section:pldfield Ave. (from 56t St. to 57th St.) & 56th St. cul-de-sac 174 5625 Oldfield Ave. basswood 15 175 ✓ 5625 Oldfield Ave. basswood 17 healed split 176 ✓j 5645 Oldfield Ave. ash 9 177 ✓ 5665 Oldfield Ave ash 9 178 5685 OldfieldAve hackberry 7 179 5685 Oldfield Ave silver maple 12 180 ,t 14375 57th St. maple 12 (on Oldfield) 181 ✓ 14375 57th St. silver maple 16 OPH Tree Pruning List 2001 - 9 182 1 14375 57th St. basswood 15 trim stubs properly 183 ✓ 14331 57th St. silver maple 14 (on Oldfield) 184 ,/ 14331 57th St.. basswood 22 185 v 14331 57th St.. silver maple 9 growing into 186 ✓ 5676 Oldfield Ave. basswood 14 utility lines 187 ✓ 5676 Oldfield Ave. maple 5 split 188 ,/ 5646 Oldfield Ave. basswood 11 sapsucker injury 189 ✓ Oldfield Ave. silver maple 10 190 /5646 646 Oldfield Ave. 'maple 2 do not prune (on 56`h St.) 191 /5646 Oldfield Ave. ash 5 (on 56th St.) 192 ✓ 14304 56th St. Norway 12 splits maple 193 / 14298 56th St. Norway 8 maple 194 ✓ 14298 56th St. ash 10 195 ✓ 14294 56th St. ' ash 9 196 ,,/ 14288 56th St. ash 11 197 ,z' 14288 56th St. ash 12 198 ✓ 14282 56th St. ash _ 10 199 ✓ 14282 56th St. Norway maple 10 200 ✓ 14274 56th St. ash 8 201 ✓ 14274 56th St. Norway mule , 202 ✓ 14258 56th St. oak 1.5 do not prune 203 ✓ 14258 56`" St. ash _ 14 204 ;/ 14244 56th St. Norway maple 10 seam main crotch- opening 205 ✓ 14241 56th St. silver maule 17 206 / 14255 56th St. 'ash 12 207 ✓`; 14255 56th St. Norway maple 14 208 ✓ 14271 56th St. Norway maple 12 209 ✓ 14281 56th St. basswood d 15 210 ✓ 14281 56th St. Norway maple 9 211 ✓ 14287 56th St. silver maple 16 base injury 212 / 14293 56th St. silver maple 12 213 / 14299 56th St. ash 12 214 ✓ 14299 56th St. red maple 1.5 do not prune 215 ✓ 14299 56th St. ' silver maple i 14 216 14315 56th St. silver maple 16 split trunk 217 14315 56th St. Norway maple 10 split and decay Boulevard Tree Pruning 2001 City of Oak Park Heights Instructions to Tree Contractors 1. Location of the Work The trees which are to be pruned under this contract are deciduous trees located along boulevards within the City of Oak Park Heights(map of pruning area attached). 2. General Description of the Work The work to be performed consists of pruning specified deciduous trees within the boulevard right-of-way in accordance with the standards of acceptable arboriculture practices,as outlined in the Technical Specifications and subject to the approval of the Municipal Arborist. An itemized list of all trees to be pruned is available upon request from the Community Development Dept.,City of Oak Park Heights(phone: ((651)439-4439). 3. Information Concerning Working Conditions Contractors should inform themselves of the conditions under which the work is to be performed concerning the site of the work,the obstacles which may be encountered,and all other relevant matters.Once the contract is awarded,the contract shall not be allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning which the bidders may have informed themselves of prior to the bidding. 4. Submission Requirements The contractor's estimate for tree pruning should be submitted to the Oak Park Heights Municipal Arborist, Community Development Department, 14168 Oak Park Blvd., Box 2007, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 (fax: (651)439-0574). Contractors should use the form"2001 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid"located in this packet.Contractors should submit a copy of their current certificate of liability insurance coverage along with their bid. The contractor should also submit a copy of the completed page in this packet entitled"Contractor Qualifications". The deadline for submission of all requested items is 4:00 p.m. on Wed. Jan. 3, 2001. 5. Basis of Contract Award The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. The award of the pruning contract is based in part on the lowest bid;however,the City reserves the right to factor past work,references and available equipment into their decision regarding the bid award. OPH - 2000 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 2 Licensing: Companies doing tree work within the City of Oak Park Heights must have a current tree worker's license for 2001 before any contract work is done for the City. Application forms are available from the Community Development Department. 6. Project Completion Date The boulevard tree pruning is to be completed by February 15, 2001. 7. Subcontractors The tree pruning contract will be between the City and the contractor which has made the successful bid. The contractor shall not execute an agreement with any subcontractor to perform any portion of the work until the contractor has received written approval for such subcontractor from the City of Oak Park Heights. 8. Payment for Work Performed Payment of the pruning contract will be made on the basis of the quoted unit prices for the work performed. The tree contractor shall be paid for the work performed after completion of the work, submission of an itemized invoice to the City of Oak Park Heights,and inspection of completed work by the Municipal Arborist. If it is determined upon inspection that the required work has not been fully completed,the contractor will be notified and will be paid only upon satisfactory completion of all work. OPH - 2001 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 3 Technical Specifications 1. Inspection of the Site Contractors should acquaint themselves with the existing conditions relating to the pruning and should inform themselves as to the facilities involved,the difficulties,and the restrictions that may be encountered in the performance of the contract. 2. Method of Measure Each tree shall be measured by the City and may be verified at any time by the contractor. The diameter of the tree shall be measured at breast height(4.5 feet above ground level). If the tree is forked at a point less than 4.5 feet above the ground,the diameter will be measured below the fork. If there is a clump of multiple stems,each stem will be measured individually. For trees with multiple trunks,which are each less than 10 inches in diameter,the trunk diameters will be added together to determine size class. For trees with multiple trunks,which are each greater than 10 inches in diameter,the trunks will be counted separately and put in'the appropriate size class. 3. Pruning of Trees Along the Boulevard Rights-of-Way a.All pruning shall be done in a professional manner in accordance with arboricultural standards(ANSI A-300)and subject to the approval of the Municipal Arborist. Trees are to be pruned on all sides,except as noted on the bid form. b.The goals for pruning will be to improve crown structure,to eliminate present conflicts while preventing future problems and to maintain an acceptable appearance of the pruned trees. The overall objective of pruning is to shape the tree to its natural and characteristic form. No `topping' of trees will be performed, and no more than one- quarter (114) of a tree's crown will be removed. `Lion-tailing', or creating branches with most of the weight at the ends, is discouraged. c.Pruning of trees will primarily involve a tree maintenance operation including: 1.The removal of dead,diseased,damaged or weakened branches; 2.The maximum size live branch to be removed is 5 in.in diameter,the minimum size live branch to be removed is 1 inch in diameter. No branches greater than 5 inches in diameter should be removed without consulting the Municipal Arborist. 3.The removal of other competing and interfering branches such as: a. branches growing toward the center of the crown b. branches competing with the main leader c. branches occupying space in the periphery of the crown required by other branches for development OPH - 2001 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 4 4.The removal of low hanging branches and limbs including: a. those interfering with private property vegetation and structures b. those interfering with sight lines at intersections c. those hanging less than 14 feet over the public thoroughfare 5.The tree should be pruned on all sides and balanced as well as possible. Proper Pruning Principles' Dead Branch l Livia Branch C 11,11 � Rit� c , • Branch ,► '.f �` *.b • Branch First cut part way t' , i u Collar through the branch ; at A.then cut it off (Do not cut along B.Make the final ■ t AA I I, X line G-X) - 4 cut at C-0. Fig. 1. Proper Pruning Cut Hardwoods 4. Electrical Hazards In some areas,trees are growing in or near power lines. Only qualified line clearance tree trimmers,per ANSI Z133.1,shall work within 10 ft of electrical conductors and/or an electrical hazard. Tree contractor should be able to show proof of Electrical Hazard Certification. S. Disposal, Clean-Up and Access a. Disposal and Clean-Up-The contractor shall arrange for the removal and disposal of all tree materials including: branches,twigs,leaves,chips and sawdust. The contractor will be required to clean up the street and boulevard at the completion of each working day. All costs of disposal and clean-up should be included in the bid for pruning work. b.Access-The contractor may utilize City streets for the removal operation, provided that traffic access is available at the end of each working day. 2001 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid City of Oak Park Heights All quotes due by 4:00 p.m. Wed. Jan. 3, 2001. PROPOSAL OF: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: * copy of current certificate of liability insurance attached Pruning of Boulevard Trees (trees to be pruned consist of green ash(Set),silver maple(zoo..), Norway maple(/,e),and other species('ft)) Diameter No. of Trees Unit Cost Total Cost Class (dbh in inches) 1 - 10 11 -15 /O 16 - 20 21 - 29 3 (4 t\te,as Vlwde✓ 02 1.4 .- 4 iti6C�QJf � ` Total Job Cost: (please include appropriate tax) By: (signature of officer) Date: (print name and title) OPH - 2001 Tree Pruning Contractor Qualifications 1. List of References/Similar Projects Company or City Contact Name Phone Number Last Work Date 2.Name of person who will supervise this work and the number of years experience. Is this supervisor an ISA Certified Arborist? 3.List of motorized equipment available for this contract. List type,size(i.e.2 ton truck) 4.List other available equipment such as chippers,loaders,power saws,etc. 5.Is your company currently licensed in Oak Park Heights? 6.Are workers currently certified to work around electrical hazards? t k ` CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/4394439 • Fax:651/439-0574 - J! ss 9/20/00 A diseased elm or oak on or near your property is scheduled to be removed(yellow ring around trunk). The list of trees has been sent to tree contractors for quotes and the work should be completed soon after City Council approval on Oct. 10th. The removal of the tree will be done at no cost to you. We apologize for the delay in removing some of the trees,which was largely due to our involvement in dealing with the storm damage to many public and private trees in August. Since the tree contractor who will be doing the removal needs to come onto your property in order to remove the tree,we have enclosed a"waiver of trespass" form. This form tells the City that you give your permission for the contractor to be on your property to remove the diseased tree. Please sign one copy of the form and return it to me at the address above by October l8`. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please contact me at 439-4439. Sincerely, •tharine Wid n Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Tree City U.S.A. .r, , CITY OF - OAK PARK HEIGHTS ',.;If*,•. 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:6511439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 it 3aiv-. vW C. . =- / ‘.5,,,,,,k- J �— 12.,..."64a.--„,___ OF 5 0,74 ,1„_ 1 0..a., -fra'''.- '411 ‘406^-.'"'"'"• API— ir), ,.,ettr:It. ` j - • _ ee I be Rem s v• 120 t'i , -4.-- Removal includes: removal of tree, branches and debris from site Location Species Size Comments woods tra. est of red oak 12.5 in. o: '•ilt -do not Boutwell's Lane'• : - remove until vibratory south side trail from ~• ` plow work has been St. cul-de-sac(Autumn done Ridge) woods trail west of 4 oak 18 in. oak wilt - o.k. to Boutwell's Landin: - remove- no vibratory closer to wet ., • In plow work required in w.• -SE of trail 1 ; • .tion-can cut up an* . -r wood with 4 mil plastic to ground if cheaper than removing from site 5770 Newgate Ave. N. elm 6 in. DED-left side back Roxanne Gephart yard as face house 430-3738 13025 56th St. elm 10 in. DED-behind gazebo Gail/Stan Sergot and 430-0372 6 in. behind deck 13120 56`h St. elm 19 in. in middle of woods Kathy Hodges behind house 439-8371 13160 56' St. N. red oak 20 in. oak wilt Steve Huston back yard -do not 430-9422 remove until vibratory *property owner plow work has been would like quote on done removal of of r dead red oak '^r" they would pay �� . directly 5862 Olinda elm 10 in. DED- back yard at Ross Buschman edge of woods- left milt. 430-3245 side as face front of PLt 8./ house 5834 01:,,,a�- Tree City U.S.A. T r , . " CITY OF . -� - OAK PARK HEIGHTS '..a .'*".. 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 Boulevard/Park Trees to be Removed/Pruned 000 Location Species Size Comments 14173 U. 54' St. silver maple 4 in. remove tree;grind p A dC °r stump; spread black o yV. m0-10-f1 dirt 149390U. 55° St. silver maple 19 in. remove tree;grind o�ncs,+o..fl u r stump;spread black dirt 14846 U. 55° St. Norway maple 15.5 in. remove tree;grind �Q„_p� S � stump; spread black dirt 14774 56`° St. N. green ash 5 in. remove tree;grind Oockl OlcikDol stump;spread black dirt 14638 U. 56`° St. silver maple 14 in. remove tree;grind ç)0)J A stump;spread black dirt 5834 Olene Ave. silver maple 15 in. remove tree;grind 6 ,-.1 ittlUill stump;spread black dirt Cover Park ash 11 in. under wires v� t remove tree;grind stump; spread black dirt Penrose Ave. boxelder 24 in. remove tree;grind 0- (under high stump;spread black w° transmission lines) dirt Penrose Ave. Siberian elm 20 in. remove tree;grind l (under high stump;spread black vd* transmission lines) dirt behind City Hall at red pine 12 in. remove tree IN-4) 41311-4"1 end of parking area 5831 Oldfield Ave. ash prune off large limb south side to allow visibility of street light ,, r �,� i� 535 ( h4 Pg cii,,ir:31, i ` ,r,n 0d 't nn � Tree City U.S.A. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/4394439 • Fax:651/439-0574 . w- 9/20/00 A boulevard tree in front of your home is scheduled to be pruned or removed (yellow ring around trunk). The list of trees has been sent to tree contractors for quotes and the work should be completed soon after City Council approval on Oct. 10th. The removal or pruning will be done at no cost to you. We apologize for the delay in removing some of the trees,which was largely due to our involvement in dealing with the storm damage to many public and private trees in August. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter,please contact me at 439-4439. Sincerely, .tharine Wi4.n Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Tree City U.S.A. City of F f Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 • Phone(651)439-4439 • Fax 439-0574 September 20, 2000 Dear Resident: A boulevard tree in front of your home has been damaged in the recent storms. This tree is scheduled to be pruned or removed(yellow ring around trunk), or a stump will be removed. The list of trees has been sent to a tree contractor hired by the City of Oak Park Heights and the work should be completed soon. The removal or pruning will be done at no cost to you. We apologize for the delay in dealing with some of the tree damage;however,there were many trees severely damaged or destroyed by the storms. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter,please contact me at 651/439-4439. Sincerely, Katharine Widin Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights TREE CITY U.S.A. ` CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS - 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 Boulevard Trees to be Removed/Pruned Due to Storm Damage Location Species Size Comments 14221 U. 54th maple 6 in. remove tree;grind (on Ojibway) stump;spread black C, 0 Civu t t pl ON QC., dirt cl jb i\ 14034 54 maple prune broken (corner 54th & U. 54th) branches 14863 U. 55`t` honeylocust prune broken J (between 14851 and 14863) 1 .0.1-% Ji 0 branches 14298 56" , grind stump and t R , c�, 1 A e`.i spread black dirt 14316 U. 56th , ash prune broken, , pZ hanging branches 1433 U. 561 ` ash prune broken buii r Ah 1 �'A''"uy 1 Q 9 branches 14511 U. 56 hackberry 12 in. remove tree;grind &litlili stump; spread black dirt 14663 U. 56" ash prune broken Nl m Otbn06 branches 14400 57`° ��i- 0 grind stump and 0 hp[1 k A s� spread black dirt 14384 57" St. Norway maple 18 in. remove tree;grind CY1 � j�U stump;spread black * prope#ty owner also has dirt private 10 in. maple to be removed and a tree to be trimmed - would like an estimate to do these at same time as blvd. tree and will pay you separately 14550 57t grind stump and Ch r7` 1[,y� UN, spread black dirt 14598 grind stump and L; K A spread black dirt Tree City U.S.A. OPH Blvd. Tree Removal and Pruning - Storm Damage - 2 15430 58th Norway maple 11 in. remove tree;grind Liz Weaver stump 430-1613 ( owner will remove perennials before stump grinding) 15042 63rd, honeylocust prune broken, 11-1 10,1 , Orly' r, o{ °, hanging branches • 0 � 15051 63 ' grind stump and -t%4(1,,r1 8s,I jJ spread black dirt 5507 Oakgreen Pl. grind stump and -�� M spread black dirt 5819 Oldfield Ave. hackberry 15.5 remove tree;grind Mary Wood - stump;spread black 430-3575 dirt 5730 Oldfield Ave. ash prune broken north edge of property on branches Oldfield f`as 01 in n en 59th and Olene eln4 prune broken, t,,, ( (t d (on 59th, north side, 1'tree past hanging branches •• king lot) .4: Osgood maple prune broken, near south property line along hanging branches Osgood ShtiL,,tm diet a> Valley View Park 0 ash 14 in. remove tree;grind t+a '' (on left before 1"parking lot) stump; spread black dirt (pi Valley View Park boxelder prune broken, u,0(Or (tree just west of lgt parking lot) hanging branches • . .41 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ., *°° ,* 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439 4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 r A , r 9/20/00 /04 Dear .._ s t sz A boulevard tree in front of your home has been damaged in the rec/ar torms. This tree is scheduled to be pruned or removed(yellow ring around trunk) The list of trees has been sent to a tree contractor hired by the City of Oak Park Heigltits and the work should be completed soon. The removal or pruning will be done at no cost to you. We apologize for the delay in dealing with some of the tree damage;however,there were many trees severely damaged or destroyed by the storms. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter,please contact me at 439-4439. Sincerely, arine Wi 'n Municipal Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Ai‘t — lc—e_. 05e-n-j s 1 C.0-4.. 1✓ t " A-S 01w"2-e-■.' 5■■■-- •t/ ,L vim.+. - (I l5 l __5 f:clit...;/ V2.-.)--. ------71A-.^-'4- °ill Tree City U.S.A. rmaik cis) Li/00 Lpon As,cope, t° bo) 6/5/00 Your New Boulevard Tree! Your boulevard tree has been planted. Its survival in the first two years depends on water and protection from lawnmowers and weed whips. If we have a week without measurable rainfall, please water your tree well once or twice, using a pail or a hose at the ground line about 6-12 inches from the base of the tree. It will need about 10 gallons of water each week, depending on weather conditions. Water the tree from time of planting until the end of October. Keep the wood chip mulch around the tree. This keeps the roots cool and moist, reduces competition with grass roots and helps prevent lawnmower/weed whip damage (a major killer of young trees). Boulevard trees are pruned on a five year rotation. If you think your tree needs pruning, please contact City Hall rather than doing it yourself. Thanks for your help. Together we can keep boulevard trees in Oak Park Heights! If you have any questions about your new tree or its care, please call me at 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist Memo to: Dan Sandager Abrahamson's Nursery From: Kathy Widin Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights Re: addresses for tree replacement 5/22/00 Some of the trees planted along the boulevards in Oak Park Heights last May have not leafed out properly or have died in the past year. The address and tree species for each case are listed below. There have been a couple changes to the list I sent you previously. Thanks. Address Tree Species red oak red oak -" " red ma sle ,r. flowering crab red oak red oak rz.. .. (2) � �'-' _ red ma le y jl ' Newell 4 5 1 �. ' (on St. ( St.) red ,... `. , U red oak oak fif, red 4 A ". Stu, red ma. e wager Park Jap. tree lilacs(2) Totals: red oak — 9 red maple — 3 flowering crab (disease-resistant cultivar) — 1 Jap. tree lilacs - 2 w Boulevard Tree Planting- Oak Park Heights May 2000 5/24/00 1 Address No. of trees Species Comments L/ I've. 2 hackberry new OP,PIRPONWItVe I red maple new f !e 1 ' linden new I no. red oak new 1 flow. crab right of driveway replacement 1 red maple replacement 2 red maple new / 1 flow. crab right of driveway irrig. system I no. red oak new townhome corner irrig. system ►.stood&U. 56th) 1 red maple replacement a r. * 1 red maple replacement 1 red maple replacement /riliMilMilatteE0 1 red maple replacement for 3 in. tree hit by car— remove existing vil‘PRigagMom stump 1 linden r replacement Total = 16 trees ‘4<iv ' Arot.t.-iNr47" , ," to- ' 04.„..,,,4, 4 5, ,J,,, 4 :c., (i_,,, Memo re: letter text for boulevard tree planting May 2000 To: Julie Hultman From: Kathy Widin, Arborist 5/3/00 Julie - Pleas• . • this letter to all addresses on the attached list by Wed. 5/10 possible. Please include the number of trees and the species for each address. Thanks. Boulevard Tree Planting The planting of new and replacement boulevard trees is scheduled for late May. Abrahamson Nurseries will be planting the trees. My records show that you are to receive tree(s). The species is(are . I will be marking the tree planting sites the week of May 15th.The location of underground utilities will also be marked before the planting. ***Please call me if you have an underground irrigation system in your yard near where a tree is to be planted.Feel free to contact me if you want to move the tree location or you have any questions regarding the planting. Note: the newly planted trees will be mulched with woodchips to keep the roots cool and moist,reduce competition with turfgrass, and prevent injury by lawnmowers and weed whips. Research has shown that mulched trees grow better than those that are not mulched.We ask that you keep the tree mulched for at least two years after planting. If you remove the ring of mulch in the future,please put a drain tile or other plastic guard around the base of the stern to protect the trunk from injury. Please water the tree well once per week during the first two growing seasons. Water by gently running a hose over the root area for 1 hour. The tree will need more watering if weather is hot and dry and less if we have at least 1/2 in.of rain in a week. Thanks very much for your help and enjoy the new trees! Kathy Widin, Arborist 439-4439 City of Oak Park Hts. Boulevard Tree Planting - Oak Park Heights May 2000, Name Address No. of trees Species Comments / Tom&Katie 5750 Newgate Ave. 1 hackberry new V Anderson 1 honeylocust 275-0349 Roxann&Richard 5770 Newgate Ave. _ 1 ' red maple new JGephart 430-3738 Erin&Greg 5655 Newberry 1 no. red oak new /Anderson Ave. N. 351-9329 Jackie Delahunt 5492 Oakgreen Pl. 1 flow, crab right of driveway 439-0831 replacement (phone call-no choice on species) John&LeAnn 14055 53rd St. 1 red maple replacement Gillstrom 439-2039 / Alan Hall 14421 57th St. 2 red maple new 439-9181 Burt Welander 14783 U. 56th St. 1 flow. crab right of driveway 351-1491 ✓ (phone call-no choice on species) Kris Gulsvig 14775 U. 56th St. 1 no. red oak new 1439-1024 (townhome corner Osgood &U. 56th) ✓ Willard Coler 5675 Oren Ave. 1 'red maple replacement 439-7925 / Joe Flaherty 5886 Olinda Ave. 1 red maple replacement 430-9266 Kathy McDonald 5810 Olinda Ave. 1 red maple replacement r { James Burger 14195 U. 54th St. 1 red maple replacementfor 3 in. tree hit by car- ) y I contact ,&a(, Celeste Lieb (` /id, 430-2226 A-1P- Jeff McCauley 14210 55" St. 1 linden replacement w (` (q5 tit . S o els( 3/3/),.. r„.• • b 1 �.. A . A a.s - 3..0 i — ,...:LL tat- l��V •�-�-� L°4-4-7512- V■4.4.t/v-Z<Ap- IL= $ o to: Dan Sand. 1 . amson's Nursery From: Kathy Widin Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights Re: addresses for tree replacement 8/26/99 Some o t - • .nted along the boulevard $. '_ -ig s last May have not leafed out properly or have •i. I • mer. The address and tree species for each case are listed belo - ost cases it se• .• •• the oaks that were in bud when planted that h. - • eafed out well. I would like to have • • .ced in early Septe n ,if possible. Please contact me by 9/2 at 436-8811 regarding re-p .cement of rees. Thanks. Address Tree Species 5645 Newberry Ave. 0 i,}tea,-) red oak q 5610 Newgate Cir. (rQ- a,.,) 9 `)hr►�,;: red_oak born ljt to° 5630 Newgate Cir.L rn Qn 4 �1 nit red maple 13145 56th St. N.�a 1 �a „ ,p p` N ck o ko u+f2 red oak 13160 56th St. N. cst oj-, l r„ 0-4,r\ red oak 13180 56th St. N. W ;, k, red oak (2) 13210 56th St. N. W red maple Ou-t r�co S*0111 5645 Newell Cir. pu,-, , Via., �ru to red oak �-n �� 14150 54th St. N. 1A,L[x, rCt. G c t red oak 13887 56th St. N. RI , p P , h �� n, j bicolor oak 14359 U. 56th St. N. nr a Z tkrAs red oak a ,_S/3 e(a-vct-- . 1,L THD 0 \a„, kAA-4.3 . kfrezet,t3 --tL.0; 4-4 - (t4 . "Vrit-\ 0 k ES. `� , k� 1999-2001 MINNESOTA ReLEAF COMMUNITY FOREST HEALTH PROGRAM RE LEAF APPLICATION FORM Application is limited to this 4-page form -only support letters from cooperators may be attached. Please refer to the Application Guidelines&Community Forest Health Program Project Selection Guidelines when completing this form. This form is available via email and on the DNR Website at www.dnrstatemn.us/forestryheleafhtml 1. City&Project Name 4/17/00 Date: City(or County): Oak Park Heights Legal Descript:Twsp: 29N Range: 20W sect 4 Project Name: Oak Wilt Suppression & Maintenance Education Is this applicant applying for other Mn ReLeaf funding?. x no _yes-if so,please list other project names here: 2. Applicant Contact Information Applicant Organization Name: City of Oak Park Heights • Contact Person: Tom Melena, City Administrator 439-4439 Kathy Widin, Muricipal Arborist Phone No.(651 ) Mailing Address: City,State,Zip code: (651)436-8811 14168 Oak Park Bid. Oak Park Heights, MN 55Util. Project Technical Advisor: g >l;v-hy Widin Phone No:(651 )436-8811 Advisor Mailing Address: 1 3457 6th St. N. . Sti liwater. Minn. 55082 DNR Area Forester: Larry Westerberg DNR Area: East Metro Phone No: (651) 772-7929 Make Payment Payable to- Name: City of Oak Park Heights Address: 14168 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Acct.No.: General Fund 101- 36140 3. Applicant Eligibility (check one) x Municipality _Township _County _School District • _Other local government(specify): _Non-profit Organization(with 501(c)(3)status) • 4. Project Budget Summary a.Non-state cash contributions: $ 6,425. 49.4%of total b.Non-state in-kind contributions: $ 165. 1.3%of total c.Mn ReLeaf Funding Requested: $ 6,400. 49,3%of total TOTAL PROJECT COST(a+b+c): $12,990. 5. Local Community Forestry Program Information City forester(or tree inspector)-name: K&hy Widin phone no: (651) 436-8811 address: 13457 6th St. �a - N. , Stillter, Minnesota 55082 • MnRL Forest Health Application • 1 .r+ address: 6. Project Summary Statement • Briefly describe the project in,the space provided here. This statement will be used in program publicity and legislative reports. ' The City of..-04 .Park Heights,has recgn1Ly .begun a comprehensive program of identification and. suppression of oak wilt. disease. . There are documented cases of oak wilt disease in the community and some control work, root graft disruption as well as removal of potential spore producing trees, has already been initiated. The City employs a certified arborist/tree inspector on a part-time basis to handle urban forestry issues including not only oak wilt disease but also tree planting and maintenance. Through inspection and control efforts, educational programs, newspaper articles and hands-on workshops for city maintenance workers, tree health and- longevity within- the community will• +be improved. Since Oak Park Heights is in close proximity to the City of Stillwater, and both cities retain the same forestry consultant, the educational' component 'of the Forest Health program will benefit both communities. 7. Project Schedule(approximate) , Start up date: 7/1/00 Completion date: 5/31/01 8. Project Purpose and Public Benefits Activities State how the project will meet the MnRL Community Forest Health Project Selection Criteria. The overall purpose of the project is toincrease the health of the community's forested ecosystem. Oak wilt inspectionand control will benefit not only individual property owners but also the community as a whole by preserving a valuable tree species. Educational programs for-residents Oh oak wilt as well as tree planting, pruning and maintenance will benefit the whole community by increasing the health and longevity of trees on private property. A pruning workshop for city maintenance workers will increase the level of knowledge and skill for proper pruning which will in turn benefit the community in terms of structural integrity and health of trees in paitES and along city streets. This project will meet the Forest Health Project Selecti• C.riteria by• containing an educational component, initiating a new forest health program 9. Project ProjectPersonnelandParticIpants in the community, preventing tree mortality, utilizing treatments Specify the personnel(staff,consultants,or experienced volunteers)involved,their qualifications and experience (including accomplishments with similar projects),and their responsibility for this project::State whether volunteers and/or youth will be involved in the project and how they will be supervised. Note:any pesticide applicator must have appropriate Mn Dept of Agriculture license. that have long term benefits to reduce the potential for future tree health problems, providing benefits for the • entire community, relying on multiple partners for funding, implementation, and long term maintenance. Katharine D. Widin, Ph.D. - private consultant, plant pathology and urban forestry in Twin Cities area for 18 years. Consultant to municipalities and private landowners regarding tree inspection and control of oak wilt and Dutch elm disease, tree selection, planting and care, identification and treatment of hazard trees, diagnosis and control recommendations for insects, diseases and cultural problems. of trees. Dr. Widin will be inspecting for oak, wilt, making control recommendations anc� ro oidia Accomplishments with simi lar projects orestr consu l y n r education_ g hts for 8 years dealing with inspection and control of oak wilt, as well as providing educational programs on oak wilt, construction damage and tree selection and care. Worked as a tree inspector with the City of Apple Valley for 5 years, identifying, marking and recommending control measures for oak wilt infection centers. Washington County aster Gdene - experienced, trained volunteers who will be instructe LsKy ,•,soy'S , 10. Project Location on prop r pruning tech ique for young boulevard trees as part of the city maintenance pro ram for boulevard trees. Briefly describe where the project will take place. The project will take place on public and private properties within the City of Oak Park Heights. Educational programs will take place in Oak Park Heights City Hall as well as at selected outdoor locations, such as city parks. MnRL Forest Health Application 2 11. Buget Breakdown ' Please Itemize the project budget specifying material and labor costs and the sources and amount of In-kind contributions. In-kind contributions may Include In-house or donated labor,goods,services,etc.(see MnReLeaf In-kind Contribution Rate Sheet). NOTE:ReLeaf funds or match are for work in the project area only,NOT for general detection surveys. QTY ITEM UNIT NON-STATE NON-STATE CASH MNRL TOTAL COST IN-KIND MATCH MATCH FUNDING($) (S) ($) ($&source) ($&source) PROJECT PREPARATION(planning,workshops,publicity,etc) ` O staff(hours)(a 60, 5) w1I $ $ $bp. $ . $ ladb .r, swkr) TO/ Source: Source:G ■oWE expenses $ $ $ $ 1 42-5. / Source: Source: it do lkw't'Gc.r' �...eJ // c / 5. $ _ /4,5.30 %A Cc...rc Q.1�sc.rs • SourceArL..S` Lrce: $ $ S . $ Source: Source: CONTRACT COSTS V 3o,r Ql.7.-3 r $ $3,00• $ 3,Otis o. $ ' . 1.-Ow tl.r .r 0° Source: w P"blj 1. ' Sit-4wdowwrs ie,,,......� f $ $.500. a or) s -I o 3,.rt- •i■A:tttr� ctl toPA s ,s $ , oa�o. Source: Source: Cal $ • $ $ Source: Source: $ $ $ $ Source: Source: MATERIALS �-�° � $ .2.5. ''''',Ii.. $ $l� to Lrce: Source: ".( �,rww�K 02. $ $/t7 , c: of $ /0 .."1' $ SOD. v.s.,-t' �„svi.y yp„ • Source: Source: 0 it $ $ . $ $ Source: Source: $ $ $ $ Source: Source: TOTAL $ /e5 $ lo, itteL5, ✓ $ 6,4a.-' s 1a /go. , MnRL Forest Health Application 3 • - 12. Project Implementation Describe briefly,but technically,what methods will,be used In achieving the project's intent Oak Wilt Control: Inspections will take place during the summer of 2000 to identify infection centers and evaluate the need/method for control. If control such as root graft disruption is indicated., .property owners will be advised by early fall of 2000 and control will be arranged. Educational sessions on oak wilt will be provided to city staff and residents during the winter of 2000-2001. Tree Pruning: Educational workshops will bei eld for city staff and residents w wee.. Tc r. :c during teea of 2000. Master__Gardener/Tree Care Advisor Training: A hands-on workshop on tree pruning and care will be held during the winter of 2000-2001. Publicity: Articles for City Newsletter and Local Newspaper - articles on oak wilt identification and control as well as articles on tree care will be prepared and 13. Monitosr ricthtigule o local media during fall, winter and spring of 2000-2001. Please list In the following table when and by whom primary post-treatment monitoring and inspection activities will be performed FOR THE FIRST THREE YEARS.• ACTIVITY WHEN IN 2000-2002? ,:- WHO'S RESPONSIBLE? . (Name,title,affiliation) Inspection of potential spore-producir_.g Fall 2000 Kathy Widin March 2001 Forestry Consultant trees Inspection of vibratory plow lines Fall 2000 Kathy Widin August 2001 Forestry Consultant • • • • • • • I certify this information is valid and factual as described in this application and that all costs are eligible under•the • MINNESOTA ReLEAF Community Forest Health Program. 4444,7oo signature of authorized community/organization official title date • MnRL Forest Health Application • 4 • RESOLUTION 00-04- RESOLUTION TO THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS REGARDING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR FOREST HEALTH WHEREAS, THE Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has matching funds available to assist with education an control work for forest health concerns such as oak wilt disease, and WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park heights has contracted with a forestry consultant to provide public education an inspection services for forest health issues facing the community, and WHEREAS, a need has been identified in the community for tree maintenance information as well as identification and control of oak wilt infection centers, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Oak Park Heights and its partner(s) will share in the costs of the proposed project with the DNR by providing a cash or in-kind match totaling at least 50% of the proposed project cost with a maximum grant application of$6,400; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That upon approval of its application, the City of Oak Park Heights may enter into agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for the above project and that the City of Oak Park Heights certifies that it will comply with all aspects of the grant agreement. NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Department of Natural Resources is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement as necessary to implement the project on behalf of the eligible applicant. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 4L/4 L David D. Schaaf Attest: Mayor Thomas M. Melena City Administrator pr, Boulevard Tree Planting - Oak Park Heights May 2000 Name Address No. of trees Species Comments Tom&Katie 5750 Newgate Ave. 2 new I. Anderson 275-0349 a Roxann Gebhart 5770 Newgate Ave. 1 new 430-3738 Erin&Greg 5655 Newberry 1 new 3. Anderson Ave. N. 351-9329 pin „�" �� X4.9 Oakgreen Pl. 1 nght of driveway Q?) replacement 11,- ? 1405 5 53rd St. ) replacement Alan Hall 14421 57th St. 24 ' new 439-9181 B.urt.Welander 14783 U. 56th St. 1 flow. crab sight..of.driveway 351-1491 leopaliztoerlettei - no species) Kr Geog15v ` 14775 U. 56th St. 1 new 6. 439-1024.g (townhome corner Osgood & U. 56th) 7 ? , 5675 Oren Ave. 1 replacement "i),tpou;A 47lojk_.) 8 Joe Flaherty 5886 Olinda Ave. 1 replacement 430-9266 1. Kathy McDonald 5810 Olinda Ave. 1 replacement ricetetter .J4195 U. 54th St. 1 red maple , replacement for tree - in. hit by car-contact --Celeste Lieb W ,. ` ` CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS . . , 14168 North 57th Street • P.O.Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/4394439 • Fax:651/439-0574 .. I! ■' In May tree(s) will be planted on the boulevard in front of your property. This is either a new or a replacement tree. Tree locations will be marked in early May, and you will be notified before planting takes place. Trees will be purchased with allocated city funds. The trees will be 1 to 1.5 inch diameter deciduous shade trees. Please look at the attached list and choose your first and second choice for the species of boulevard tree which you would like. Besides the trees on the attached list, there will also be some thornless honeylocust available. This tree has lacy-looking foliage, provides dappled shade, and has a yellow fall color. In some locations, where space is really tight, we may occasionally plant flowering crabapples. The number of each species to be planted will depend on location, cost and availability through local nurseries. Please fill out and tear off the bottom portion of this form and return it to: Kathy Widin, Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights, 14168 Oak Park Blvd., Box 2007, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 by March 6th. I will be seeking quotes from nurseries in March. If I do not hear from you, I will assume that you have no preference for the type of boulevard tree that is planted. If you have any questions regarding this boulevard tree planting project, please call me at City Hall, 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights Name: Address: Phone: Boulevard Tree Choices: 1st 2nd Tree City U.S.A. MT . Oak Park Heights Boulevard Tree Planting Program Tree Species, e •.• r,,,,,,,,,,, "F* * ,. . • 1114* -----A , • d I * 0015 r40 • F• . doi American Linden (Basswood) Hackberry Tilia americana Celtis occidentalis Mature Height=50-75 ft. Mature Height=40-60 ft. Fall Leaf Color=yellow Fall Leaf Color=yellow Comments=full canopy, casts dense shade Comments=interesting, warty bark when mature �N 4,.....„„...\ _....,,,, .,,,,,, " ;,.:'....",•,... ,.,' . '-','--- ---- ilo 4 ,iii 1 ___„---- vs/ frif __.,:-.....-„, „..„..,... •,„.......„. . ,„„..„ Red Maple 4 . `Summit' Green Ash =q� �_ow Acer rubrum i Fraxinus pennsylvanica `" .� i rt*F Mature Height=40-60 ft. Mature Height=40-60 ft. -�� dm �i . Fall Leaf Color=orange to red Fall Leaf Color=yellow V1'1\1 ,Comments=leaf color during summer Comments=very tough shade tree ' E, '�.� is green- not the maroon of red-leaved V Norway maples ..____-0010liper ..tclhi1/4 tsi,6 ei er,l Bicolor Oak Northern Red Oak Quercus bicolor Quercus rubra N Mature Height=40-60 ft. Mature Height=50-70 ft. Fall Leaf Color=tan to orange-brown Fall Leaf Color=range of red-browns Comments=somewhat shaggy barb Comments=smooth black bark CITY OF . - OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 Boulevard Tree Pruning 2000 City of Oak Park Heights Instructions to Tree Contractors 1. Location of the Work The trees which are to be run p ed under this contract are deciduous trees located along boulevards within the City of Oak Park Heights (map of pruning area attached). 2. General Description of the Work The work to be performed consists of pruning specified deciduous trees within the boulevard right-of-way in accordance with the standards of acceptable arboriculture practices,as outlined in the Technical Specifications and subject to the approval of the Municipal Arborist. An itemized list of all trees to be pruned is available upon request from the Community Development Dept., City of Oak Park Heights(phone: 439-4439). 3. Information Concerning Working Conditions Contractors should inform themselves of the conditions under which the work is to be performed concerning the site of the work, the obstacles which may be encountered, and all other relevant matters. Once the contract is awarded, the contract shall not be allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning which the bidders may have informed themselves of prior to the bidding. 4. Submission Requirements The contractor's estimate for tree pruning should be submitted to the Oak Park Heights Municipal Arborist, Community Development Department, 14168 Oak Park Blvd., Box 2007, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 (fax: 439-0574). Contractors should use the form"2000 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid" located in this packet. Contractors should submit a copy of their current certificate of liability insurance coverage along with their bid. The contractor should also submit a copy of the completed page in this packet entitled"Contractor Qualifications". The deadline for submission of all requested items is 12:00 (Noon) on Thurs. Jan. 20, 2000. Tree City U.S.A. OPH - 2000 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 2 5. Basis of Contract Award The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. The award of the pruning contract is based in part on the lowest bid;however, the City reserves the right to factor past work, references and available equipment into their decision regarding the bid award. Licensing: Companies doing tree work within the City of Oak Park Heights must have a current tree worker's license for 2000 before any contract work is done for the City. Application forms are available from the Community Development Department. 6. Project Completion Date The boulevard tree pruning is to be completed by March 31, 2000. 7. Subcontractors The tree pruning contract will be between the City and the contractor which has made the successful bid. The contractor shall not execute an agreement with any subcontractor to perform any portion of the work until the contractor has received written approval for such subcontractor from the City of Oak Park Heights. 8. Payment for Work Performed Payment of the pruning contract will be made on the basis of the quoted unit prices for the work performed. The tree contractor shall be paid for the work performed after completion of the work, submission of an itemized invoice to the City of Oak Park Heights, and inspection of completed work by the Municipal Arborist. If it is determined upon inspection that the required work has not been fully completed, the contractor will be notified and will be paid only upon satisfactory completion of all work. OPH - 2000 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 3 Technical Specifications 1. Inspection of the Site Contractors should acquaint themselves with the existing conditions relating to the pruning and should inform themselves as to the facilities involved, the difficulties, and the restrictions that may be encountered in the performance of the contract. 2. Method of Measure Each tree shall be measured by the City and may be verified at any time by the contractor. The diameter of the tree shall be measured at breast height(4.5 feet above ground level). If the tree is forked at a point less than 4.5 feet above the ground, the diameter will be measured below the fork. If there is a clump of multiple stems,each stem will be measured individually. For trees with multiple trunks, which are each less than 10 inches in diameter, the trunk diameters will be added together to determine size class. For trees with multiple trunks, which are each greater than 10 inches in diameter, the trunks will be counted separately and put in the appropriate size class. 3. Pruning of Trees Along the Boulevard Rights-of-Way a. All pruning shall be done in a professional manner in accordance with arboricultural standards(ANSI A-300) and subject to the approval of the Municipal Arborist. Trees are to be pruned on all sides, except as noted on the bid form. b. The goals for pruning will be to improve crown structure, to eliminate present conflicts while preventing future problems and to maintain an acceptable appearance of the pruned trees. The overall objective of pruning is to shape the tree to its natural and characteristic form. No `topping' of trees will be performed, and no more than one- quarter (1/4) of a tree's crown will be removed. 'Lion-tailing' or creating branches with most of the weight at the ends is discouraged. c. Pruning of trees will primarily involve a tree maintenance operation including: 1. The removal of dead, diseased, damaged or weakened branches; 2. The maximum size live branch to be removed is 5 in. in diameter;the minimum size live branch to be removed is 1 inch in diameter. No branches greater than 6 inches in diameter should be removed without consulting the Municipal Arborist. 3. The removal of other competing and interfering branches such as: a. branches growing toward the center of the crown b. branches competing with the main leader c. branches occupying space in the periphery of the crown required by other branches for development K OPH - 2000 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 4 4. The removal of low hanging branches and limbs including: a. those interfering with private property vegetation and structures b. those interfering with sight lines at intersections c. those hanging less than 14 feet over the public thoroughfare 5. The tree should be pruned on all sides and balanced as well as possible. Proper Pruning Principles. Dead Branch �l. i I Living Branch l.--4-8 III �I B - \ ranC \N' \c.: r�;Ri i� - c / # iiI P.- I I j t k le"Y'A j ` t Branch - ..'.'�l�,. ; ( o Collar .. ' I ( ��J.' Branch First cut part way 1� {I through the branch i i l , Collar at A, then cut it off i D not X ( o cut along at B.Make the final I ( I( not cut at C-0. Hardwoods 4. Electrical Hazards Only quaffed line clearance tree trimmers, per ANSI Z133.1, shall work within 10 ft. of electrical conductors and/or an electrical hazard. 5. Disposal, Clean-Up and Access a. Disposal and Clean-Up-The contractor shall arrange for the removal and disposal of all tree materials including: branches, twigs, leaves, chips and sawdust. The contractor will be required to clean up the street and boulevard at the completion of each working day. All costs of disposal and clean-up should be included in the bid for pruning work. b. Access-The contractor may utilize City streets for the removal operation, provided that traffic access is available at the end of each working day. k 2000 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid City of Oak Park Heights All quotes due by 12:00 (Noon) Thurs. Jan. 20, 2000. PROPOSAL OF: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: * copy of current certificate of liability insurance attached Pruning of Boulevard Trees (trees to be pruned consist of green ash (49%), silver maple(30%), Norway maple (13%), and other species (8%)) Diameter Class No. of Trees Unit Cost Total Cost (dbh in inches) 1 - 10 106 11 -15 102 16 - 20 30 21 - 29 5 Total Job Cost: (please include appropriate tax) By: (signature of officer) Date: (print name and title) u OPH - 2000 Tree Pruning Contractor Qualifications 1. List of References/Similar Projects Company or City Contact Name Phone Number Last Work Date 2. Name of person who will supervise this work and the number of years experience. Is this supervisor an ISA Certified Arborist? 3. List of motorized equipment available for this contract. List type,size(i.e. 2 ton truck) 4. List other available equipment such as chippers, loaders, power saws, etc. 5. Is your company currently licensed in Oak Park Heights? 6. 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Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439 4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 ..) i' Memo To: Owner/Occupant From: Kathy Widin, Arborist Date: January 28, 2000 Re: Boulevard Tree Pruning NOTICE: Boulevard trees in front of your residence will be pruned in February, 2000 by St. Croix Tree Service. This work will be paid for by the City of Oak Park Heights. The City began a street tree maintenance program in 1998 and each year over 200 boulevard trees are pruned. Trees will be pruned for 14-foot vehicle clearance on the street side and otherwise thinned to improve their health and appearance. If you have any questions regarding the pruning of your boulevard tree(s), please contact me at (651) 439-4439. Tree City U.S.A. •I- ► C:I"1'Y F • ; � `J OAK PARK HEIGHTS ,. Boulevard Tree Pruning (winter 2000) 1 Valley View Park ash y 21 (tree to left of picnic shelter as face it) prune tree of dead wood and thin crown to reduce branch droppage on roof) 2 14770 U. 55th St.N. hackberry 10 3 14786 U. 55th St. N. hackberry 10 4 14786 U. 55th St.N. ash 4 5 14802 U. 55th St.N. ash 12 6 14802 U. 55th St.N. hackberry 10 7 14818 U. 55th St.N. Norway 13 maple 8 14818 U. 55th St.N. hackberry 10 9 14818 U. 55th St.N. hackberry 10 10 14846 U. 55th St.N. Norway 13 maple 11 14846 U. 55th St.N. hackberry 12 12 14860 U. 55th St.N. ash 11 13 14872 U. 55th St.N. ash 7 14 14872 U. 55th St.N. silver maple 15 15 14.884 U. 55th St.N. silver maple 13 16 14884 U. 55th St.N. ash 9 17 14884 U. 55th St.N. silver maple 15 18 14856 U. 55th St.N. silver maple 16 19 14908 U. 55th St. ash 3 20 14920 U. 55th St. . ash 10 21 14920 U. 55th St. silver maple 14 22 14932 U. 55th St. silver maple 16 23 14932 U. 55th St. Norway 11 maple OPH Pruning List 2000 - 2 24 14932 U. 55th St. silver maple 15 25 14932 U. 55th St. silver maple 13 26 14932 U. 55th St. silver maple 16 27 14932 U. 55th St. ash 10 28 14932 U. 55th St. ash 11 29 14935 56th St. ash 9 30 14935 56th St. Norway 11 maple 31 14935 56th St. ash 8 32 14935 56th St. silver maple 15 33 14935 56th St. silver maple 9 34 14935 56th St. hackberry 7 35 14935 56th St. silver maple 12 36 14935 56th St. ash 6 37 14923 56th St. silver maple 8 38 14923 56th St. N silver maple 13 39 14923 56th St. N silver maple 16 40 14909 56th St. N silver maple 14 41 14909 56th St. N silver maple 15 42 14909 56th St. N ash 9 43 14895 56th St. N silver maple 7 44 14895 56th St. N silver maple 4 45 14895 56th St. N silver maple 10 46 14881 56th St. N Norway 9 maple 47 14881 56th St. N Norway 5 maple 48 14867 56th St. N ash 7 49 14867 56th St. N silver maple 13 50 14855 56th St. N ash 6 51 14855 56th St. N silver maple 16 52 14841 56th St. N ash 11 53 14841 56th St. N silver maple 11 54 14841 56th St. N _ ash 10 55 14829 56th St. N silver maple 9 56 14829 56th St. N ash 9 57 14829 56th St. N silver maple 11 58 14815 56th St. N ash 8 59 14815 56th St. N g ash 10 60 14815 56th St. N ash 11 61 14801 56th St. N silver maple 11 62 14801 56th St. N ash 6 63 14801 56th St. N ash 7 64 14787 56th St. N ash 7 OPH Pruning Lis_t 2000 - 3 65 14787 56th St. N silver maple 13 66 14773 56th St. N ash 10 67 14773 56th St. N silver maple 10 68 14774 56th St. N. ash 4 69 14774 56th St. N. ash 9 70 14786 56th St. N. ash 10 71 14798 56th St. N. -silver maple 11 72 14798 56th St. N. ash 9 73 14808 56th St. N. Norway 10 maple 74 14808 56th St. N. ash 9 75 14808 56th St. N. ash 11 76 14822 56th St. N. ash 11 77 14822 56th St. N. silver maple 8 78 14836 56th St. N. ash 13 79 14836 56th St. N. Norway 9 maple 80 14850 56th St. N. ash 7 81 14850 56th St. N. silver maple 13 82 14864 56th St. N. silver maple 5 83 14864 56th St. N. ash 7 84 14878 56th St. N. red maple 6 85 14878 56th St. N. ash 9 86 14878 56th St. N ash 16 (on 56th St. Cir.) 87 14878 56th St. N. Norway 10 (on 56th St. Cir.) maple 88 14878 56th St. N. ash 10 (on 56th St. Cir.) 89 5628 56th St. Cir. Norway 9 maple 90 5628 56th St. Cir. ash 14 91 5628 56th St. Cir. ash 7;7 92 5646 56th St. Cir. silver maple 1 le 3 93 5646 56th St. Cir. silver maple 5 94 5654 56th St. Cir. ash 11 95 5658 56th St. Cir. ' ash 10 96 5658 56th St. Cir. ash 9 97 5653 56th St. Cir. silver maple 16 98 5645 56th St. Cir. ash 9 99 5645 56th St. Cir. silver maple 2 100 5645 56th St. Cir. silver maple 17 101 5627 56th St. Cir. Norway 12 maple 1 OPH Pruning Lis t 2000 - 4 102 5627 56th St. Cir. silver maple 17 103 14904 56th St. N. ash 14 104 14904 56th St. N. . silver maple 15 105 14904 56th St. N. ash 11 106 14904 56th St. N. basswood 10 107 14904 56th St. N. ' silver maple - 21 108 14904 56th St. N. ash 12 109 14904 56th St. N. Norway 12 maple 110 14918 56th St. N. silver maple 15 111 14918 56th St. N. ash 10 112 5606 Ozark Ave. ash 7 (on 56th St.) 113 5606 Ozark Ave. hackberry 7 (on 56th St.) 114 5606 Ozark Ave. ash 9 (on 56th St.) 115 5606 Ozark Ave. ash 8 116 5606 Ozark Ave. silver maple 13 117 5606 Ozark Ave. silver maple 17 118 5624 Ozark Ave. silver maple 13 119 5624 Ozark Ave. ash 5 120 5642 Ozark Ave. hackberry 8 121 5652 Ozark Ave. ash 5 122 5652 Ozark Ave. ash 8 123 5649 Ozark Ave. silver maple 10 124 5649 Ozark Ave. ash 7 125 5633 Ozark Ave. ash 8 126 5633 Ozark Ave. silver maple 11 127 5617 Ozark Ave. ash 8 128 5617 Ozark Ave. _ silver maple 15 129 5617 Ozark Ave. ash 7 130 5601 Ozark Ave. silver maple 15 131 5601 (hark Ave. ash 10 132 5585 Ozark Ave. ash 11 133 5585 Ozark Ave. ash 10 134 5585 Ozark Ave. ash 9 135 5569 Ozark Ave. ash 11 136 5569 Ozark Ave. silver maple 10 137 5569 Ozark Ave. ash 7 138 5553 Ozark Ave. ash 14 139 5553 Ozark Ave. ash 12 140 5537 Ozark Ave. silver maple 15;11 141 5537 Ozark Ave. ash 11 142 5521 Ozark Ave. silver maple 16 OPH Pruning Lis t 2000 - 5 143 14939 U. 55th St. silver maple 13 144 14939 U. 55th St. _silver maple 20 145 14925 U. 55th St. silver maple 19 146 14925 U. 55th St. ash 12 147 14911 U. 55th St. ash 8 148 14911 U. 55th St. . silver maple 15 149 14899 U. 55th St. ash 13 150 14899 U. 55th St. silver maple 22 151 14887 U. 55th St.N. ' ash 12 152 14887 U. 55th St.N. ash 10 153 14887 U. 55th St.N. - s• ilver maple 17 154 14863 U. 55th St.N. hackberry 12 155 14863 U. 55th St.N. ash 9 156 14851 U. 55th St.N. honeylocust 10 157 14851 U. 55th St.N. hackberry 13 158 14837 U. 55th St.N. red maple 10 159 14837 U. 55th St.N. hackberry 10 160 14823 U. 55th St.N. ' r• ed maple 10 161 14823 U. 55th St.N. ash 4 162 14807 U. 55th St.N. silver maple 13 163 14807 U. 55th St.N. ' s• ilver maple 12 164 14807 U. 55th St.N. ash 10 165 14797 U. 55th St.N. ash 8 166 14670 U. 56th St. ash 12 (on Oren Ave.) 167 14670 U. 56th St. poplar 12 (on Oren Ave.) (limb over (private tree) street) 168 14670 U. 56th St. ash 8 (on Oren Ave.) 169 14670 U. 56th St. ash 14 (on Oren Ave.) 170 14661 57th St. ash 15 171 14661 57th St. ash 12 172 _ 14641 57th St. silver maple 9 OPH Pruning Lis_t 2000 - 6 173 14641 57th St. ash 19 174 14625 57th St. ash 23 175 14625 57th St. silver maple 15 176 14621 57th St. red maple 6 177 14595 57th St. Norway 11 maple 178 14595 57th St. silver maple 15 179 14595 57th St. Norway 14 maple 180 14583 57th St. ash 12 181 14559 57th St. ash 14 182 14559 57th St. Norway 8 maple 183 14541 57th St. ash 10 184 14541 57th St. Norway 17 maple 185 14523 57th St. ash 19 186 14523 57th St. Norway 14 maple 187 14465 57th St. silver maple 11 188 14465 57th St. ash 14 189 14437 57th St. ash 18 190 14391 57th St. ash 16 191 14391 57th St. silver maple 16 192 14375 57th St. silver maple 15 193 14375 57th St. ash 12 194 14331 57th St.. ash 8 195 14331 57th St.. silver maple 14 196 14301 57th St. ash 13 197 . 14301 57th St. Norway 11 maple 198 14295 57th St. ash 10 199 14289 57th St. Norway 7 maple 200 ' 14269 57th St. ash 8 201 14269 57th St. silver maple 14 202 14269 57th St. silver maple 13 203 14190 57th St. silver maple 12 204 14190 57th St. ash 16 205 14224 57th St. ash 12 206 14240 57th St. Norway 11 maple 207 14240 57th St. ash 14 208 14256 57th St. , maple 15 209 14256 57th St. silver maple 6 210 14270 57th St. Norway 14 maple 211 ' 14281 57th St. ash 8 $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P01 Fax Plant Health Associates, Inc. Date: __1 ta(1()%`7 To: J ,AsA.; Company: _ Qe„ki. 14et .1 Fax Number: 3 7QS .N Number of Pages Including This Cover Sheet: From: Katharine D. Widin Company: Plant Health Associates, Inc. FAX NC). : (651)436-8811 In Case of Problems, Call: (651)436-8811 Comments or Special Information: _ 1s_ $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P02 P. a To: Julie Hultman From: Kathy Widin, Arborist RE: notice to residents about tree pruning 1/26/00 Julie, please send this notice to addresses on the list of trees to be pruned for 2000. These should go out by Fri. afteu uon, if possible. Thank you. Call me if you have questions. Notice re: Boulevard Tree Pruning Oak Park Heights Boulevard trees in front of your residence will be pruned in February by St. Croix Tree Service and this tree work will be paid for by the City of Oak Park Heights.The City started a street tree maintenance program in 1998 and each year over 200 boulevard trees are pruned. Trees will be pruned for 14 foot vehicle clearance on the street side and otherwise thinned to improve their health and appearance. If you have any questions regarding the pruning of your boulevard trees, please call the Arborist,Kathy Widin,at 439-4439. r OPH Pruning Lis t 2000 - 7 212 14284 57th St. Norway 10 maple 213 14284 57th St. silver maple 10 214 14300 57th St. silver maple 9 215 14300 57th St. ash 18 216 14300 57th St. Norway 12 maple 217 14314 57th St. Norway 15 maple 218 1431457th St. ash 15 219 14348 57th St. ash 16 220 14384 57th St. Norway 22 maple 221 14400 57th St. ash 13 222 ' 14400 57th St. Norway 13 maple 223 14418 57th St. ash 12 224 ' 14436 57th St. ash 17 225 14436 57th St. Norway 20 maple 226 14452 57th St. ash 17 227 14478 57th St. ash 10 228 14478 57th St. ash 10 229 14496 57th St. ash 17 2.30 14496 57th St. ash 17 231 14532 57th St. ash 15 232 14532 57th St. ash 8 233 14550 57th St. ash 16 234 ' 14550 57th St. ' Norway 13 maple 235 14566 57th St. ash 13 236 14566 57th St. Norway 13 maple 237 14588 57th St. Norway 15 maple 238 14598 57th St. ash 14 239 14616 57th St. ash 11 240 14616 57th St. silver maple 10 241 14630 57th St. ' Norway 15 maple 242 14644 57th St. ash 19 243 14644 57th St. ash 10 i \1 O Q — cilu� ._ lbw✓ -f: � o.cl,.. ti-a.-✓ -N ,3 .--bA...�1� ;"les ) -- )-(,-- 4,-----o- -fl--- . �U,�.w 2�-J C o.., - FA,:. ' ' t s ' J jj r�..� ■ ST. (,^1%,c�v Se,r,.. ua--�. S`(-,K.,Ot (o, 10/14/99 : 0..((.,.....j , � 'a-^`wr- ,A..o�1i'c'o.. . Tree Removal J cad, ,0/,S/9 7 **(all trees marked with yellow paint) t d d ' po 3 MunicipalTrees (boulevard r.o.w. or on city property) to tie--tz- I UJ,y/9 �ha 'Th q' Tree Address Species Size Instructions `-fin c 11 5492 Oakgreen Place silver 4 in. remove tree; grind stump; spread (right side of driveway) maple black dirt 1/ 2 14055 53rd St. ash 5.5 in. remove tree; grind stump; spread black dirt 3 ` 14055 53rd, silver 7.25 in. remove rest of / ry� -L) w- Pka.r enif maple trunk; grind stump; spread black dirt k.o w .- -bra 4 14168 N. 57th St. ' red pine 15 in. remove tree -6„,,,.o (behind City Hall) G�'�`'l ,i4 5674 O'Brien boxelder 36 in. remove tree Jhon`ce) (back yard by wetland - `4-1--out� can access from City Lancie _tin Hall parking lot) J 6 14258 56th St. N. hackberry 8 in. grind stump - rn,J 1,2 0(11,.c spread black dirt ,i 7 5835 Oldfield Ave. hackberry 10 in. remove tree; grind Don stump; spread ���,�� black dirt - *leave �� wood for homeowner ,/8 5834 Olene Ave. silver 16 in. remove tree: grind 69)(x) JA S maple stump and major surface roots; ,spread black dirt 19 5675 Oren Ave. Norway 10 in. remove tree; grind (corner U. 56th & Oren) maple stump; spread Vi aknu ci C c,l black dirt t 6 OPH - Tree Removal I0/14/99 - 2 /10 14932 U. 55th St. silver 21 in. remove tree; grind L.L o bwtlu..t.;rr, maple stump; spread black (4oh.r) NI-Li- u dirt 3 ' /1 1 ' Peller & 57th St. pin oak 18.5 in. remove tree; grind 1 S+-p (west side of Peller ��,,a,,,(r��,- stump; spread black s ��f ' next to Dead End sign (7a(�,,-) dirt Seutt. for 57th St.) '12 6307 Panama Ave. pin oak 23 in.; remove tree; grind (tree on 63rd St.) ( - 21.5 in. stump; spread black )'A a n t CI-t1 Y u ) �' dirt C Trees on Private Pro rert' (Dutch elm disease & oak wilt) /1 3 5630 Newgate Circle elm 8 in. remove tree (backyard, right side, edge of woods) 0)0i-e--n cl- ICuit— Aci l 41 13205 56th St. red oak 12 in. remove tree (backyard, right side) (call to confirm 6 ,z root graft disruption before removal) k 5 13025 56th St. elm 14 in. remove tree (backyard, left side), 16 5660 Newell Circle red oak 17 in. remove tree (backyard, ' ht side) (separate bid to grind aj' LAtte „ nr►r rz) stump) 17 f 5675 Newberry Ave.ve. elm 6 in. remove tree C (backyard, right side) - IJJOA/V-r1 0,F Wa 3 CITY OF � w OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 September 10, 1999 Homeowner 14220 Upper 54th St.N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Dear Homeowner: One or more of the boulevard trees in front of your property is staked improperly. This staking will eventually girdle the trunk. A public works crew will be coming out to re-stake the trees in the next week or so. In order for the tree to develop a strong trunk and supporting roots,the staking needs to allow the tree to move,and also should be removed after one year. If you have any questions regarding the re-staking of boulevard trees,please call me at(651)439-4439. Sincerely, CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Kathy Widin,Arborist Tree City U.S.A. j e Memo to: Julie Hultman Comm. Devel. City of Oak Park Heights From: Kathy Widin Arborist Re: addresses for tree re-staking postcards 9/8/99 One or more of the boulevard trees in front of your property is staked improperly. This staking will eventually girdle the trunk. A public works crew will be coming out to re-stake the trees in the next week or so. In order for the tree to develop a strong trunk and supporting roots,the staking needs to allow the tree to move,and also should be removed after one year. If you have any questions regarding the re-staking of boulevard trees, please call me at 439-4439. 1. 5645 Newberry Ave. (1) 2. 5670 Newberry Ave. (1) 3. 5755 Newberry Ave. (1) 4. 5554 Novak(2) 5. 14010 53rd St. (1) 6. 14011 53rd St. (1) 7. 14220 U. 54th St. (1) 8. 14791 U. 56th St. (1) 9. 13922 56th St. (1) 10.13938 56th St. (1) 11.13950 56th St. (1) 12.14786 56th St. (1) 13. 14863 57th St. (1) 2 s CITY OF .; w OAK PARK HEIGHTS Zkie..4 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 September 10, 1999 Homeowner 0 owne r 5645 Newell Circle N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Dear Homeowner: One or more of the boulevard trees planted along your boulevard in Oak Park Heights last May has not leafed out properly or has died over the summer. The trees will be replaced next May under the one-year guarantee with.Abrahamson Nursery. If you have any questions,please call me at(651)439-4439. Sincerely, CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Kathy Widin,Arborist Tree City U.S.A. Memo to: Julie Hultman Comm. Devel. City of OPH From: Kathy Widin Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights Re: addresses for tree replacement postcards 9/8/99 One or more of the trees planted along your boulevard in Oak Park Heights last May has not leafed out properly or has died over the summer. The trees will be replaced next May under the one-year guarantee with Abrahamson's Nursery. Please call me if you have questions regarding tree replacement. Address Tree Species 5645 Newberry Ave. red oak 5610 New gate Cir. red oak 5630 New gate Cir. red maple 13145 56th St. N. red oak 13160 56th St. N. red oak 13180 56th St. N. red oak (2) 13210 56th St. N. red maple 5645 Newell Cir. red oak 14150 54th St. N. red oak 13887 56th St. N. bicolor oak 14359 U. 56th St. N. red oak !. Published by 4,:ii,:4.tiro* The National Arbor Day Foundation • 100 Arbor Avenue•Nebraska City,NE 68410 TREE CITY USA® BULLETIN 12 No. Dr.James R.Fazio,Editor•$3.00 What Foresters Do To some it sounds like a contradiction of terms, but the trees along our streets and inu our parks and many foresters do work in cities. Their work may not yards. City foresters are the unsung heroes who be as well known as that of their rural colleagues who champion the green features of our country's finest protect and manage the nation's timber resources.But places to live. Citizens in communities of all sizes urban foresters play a vital role in the health and benefit when the services of a city forester future of some of America's most important forests are available. -a s � `T o z , a n, f, -:,,,,,* 17, =.:', i ral.: ,� „o + if Every citizen wants professional police protection,a Throughout America's cities,more shade trees are dying high quality fire department and the best possible adminis- than are being replaced. Scarce financial resources are trators of the city coffers. But how many people insist that being wasted on plantings that are doomed from the start, the welfare of their community's treasure of trees be and life-extending practices such as pruning and disease gib entrusted to professional management? control are neglected. One university study indicates that only 39 percent of our By contrast,communities that employ a professional to municipalities systematically care for their publicly owned manage their trees are the big winners.In this issue we trees,and fewer than 15 percent hire foresters. explore the role of city foresters and see why every citizen The result is that many of our urban forests are in trouble. benefits from the services of these dedicat d men and women. What Is an Urban Forester. When most people think of foresters,they have in mind , .... `t.. forest rangers or individuals , ,_. who fight fires,help campers, and manage vast areas of woodlands to produce timber and pulpwood.By contrast, the work of urban foresters is virtually unknown. Quite simply,city foresters (or urban or community foresters,or municipa l, arborists—the terms are � � ` used interchangeablyfor ' '"), / ,'positions with similar i, ' responsibilities)are in charge r of managing the familiar trees in our communities. Instead of producing wood products and a harvestable ..,.,',,,:;,-5.-.` crop of trees,the goal of urban it � ° �� < foresters is to extend the life `' �'� '.:' of trees,safeguard public safety,and produce a reliable source of shade,beauty and the other non-commercial benefits that result from healthy programs.They are the administrators of tree planting and trees in parks and along avenues. care in a community. How,then,does an urban forester or municipal arborist Importantly,foresters are educated to view trees collec- differ from an arborist?Unlike an arborist who usually tively and to manage trees as an ecosystem,taking into focuses his or her professional attention on the physiology consideration specific biological,social and economic and care of individual trees,urban foresters are charged conditions.This broad managerial view enables the with the administration of tree-related programs and the professional city forester to help taxpayers make wise human and material resources needed to carry out these decisions and get the most from their investment in trees. What A . Forester Can Do For You • Make sure your tax dollars are spent wisely on trees of good quality and suited for the site where they will be planted. " • Serve as a leader for tree-awareness programs and public ' education about trees. P • Initiate and assist volunteer groups that can work for trees. ! • Provide you with valuable,localized information about tree with ® care,reputable tree care companies,and how to comply tree ordinances. 7,',.,,,......,,,i,,,-,,t,trf,,ly,,Aido, r,-y • Represent the best interests of trees and aesthetics at planning It P -and zoning meetings. _ • Train and supervise city crews or contractors so that the best methods of tree care are practiced in your community_and the lives of your trees are extended beyond average. � � A municipal forester is alert for the • Champion tree planting,and preservation of existing trees, outbreak of new insect and disease pests.He 1. when developers propose ose new projects. or she can also prevent accidents and P P P P J expensive law suits by regularly inspecting • Work with engineers to protect trees during highway construc- trees on public property and rights-of-way Lion or street-widening projects. for potential hazards. 2•TREE CITY USA BULLETIN No.12•National Arbor Day Foundation I What Is a Community Forestry Program? First and foremost a city forester guides the community forestry program.He or she is responsible for planning and • supervising the kind of special,intensive care that is needed to guarantee the future of trees that grow under the tough conditions of an urban environment—construction activity,pollution,poor soils,scorching heat,restricted roots,road salt, vandalism,and a host of insects and diseases. Every community's forestry program is different,tailored to the needs and circumstances of its citizens and trees.But past experience has shown that five basic management elements are necessary to gain the maximum benefits from the planned care of a city's trees: 1. Planting ■ 4. Pest Control Planting is an annual project 1 Insects and diseases are always needed to replace trees that die or must I present.Through a forestry pro- be removed,and to fill other treeless I gram,their presence is regularly spaces.A forestry program assures that monitored,preventative tree care high quality trees are used and only those:;, �,1W w"� {. is provided,and prompt,effective species that prevent future problems by --• action is assured if an epidemic / being expertly matched to the site and threatens to break out. growing conditions. 2. Watering >'„. p 1'5. Dead or Dangerous ,� Watering can prevent stress t4`^� -i ,e Tree Removal r _ � during droughts and help trees _ The"bottom line"of urban resist insect and disease attacks. forestry—and a major difference Watering can be done with city crews or enlightened citizens. between it and wildland forestr \I / y— crews is to extend the life of trees. „ ,, 3. Pruning '�li�!I ;, _,‘.... ii ` ' However,when removals are I g necessary,communities with an I Proper pruning requires knowledge,skill urban forestry program are assured and good equipment.From the time of that the job will be done in a safe, I planting until late in the life of a tree, responsible manner. I • pruning pays high dividends in safety, resistance to storm damage,preventing blockage of signs,and shaping beautiful, ,� useful trees. f— am~” Goals of the Ideal Urban Forestry Program Flying the flag of Tree City USA is the symbol of good urban forestry,but that symbol represents a lot of.hard work. Here are the goals most city foresters seek to attain for their communities: 1. Aesthetics 3. Efficiency Trees make life more pleasant. City foresters With 134 trees per mile lining the streets of an recognize this and work toward providing the average American city,a systematic approach to kind of environment that gives a vitality to tree management is the forester's goal.A well- neighborhoods and unique character to a developed inventory is usually the first step, community.In turn,this attracts and retains followed by scheduled maintenance instead of crisis residents and desirable industries as well as management.The result is longer life of trees and increasing property values and the tax base. more time and money available for planting and Through the beauty of trees,city foresters maintenance because less will be needed for contribute to the economic well-being of removals. their communities. 4. Community Involvement 2. Safety Public support is essential for the success of an Proper selection of species,routine inspection, urban forestry program.Therefore,city foresters knowledgeable pruning and maintenance, work with tree advisory boards and other groups, control of insects and diseases,and the timely as well as with the media.The result is not only a removal of dangerous or dead trees are some of greater number of property owners doing a better the ways city foresters work toward providing job of tree care,but also the support necessary for • public safety and protecting property from adequate funding of a forestry program—and falling limbs or trees. sometimes even a small army of volunteers to help out with special projects. TREE CITY USA BULLETIN No.12•National Arbor Day Foundation•3 Two Model 1 Programs Throughout the United States there is a spectrum of communities'ranging from those that provide little or no systematic tree care, to those that have innovative,proactive programs that can serve as models everywhere.Here are two good examples from East and West that may help other communities take a new look at their own programs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Forestry Division in Milwaukee has a big job to do. Services Manager Preston Cole."So it pays off to prune more City forester Richard Meyer oversees the management of frequently and keep the branches out of the way of signs, trees,shrubs and flowers on 122 miles of boulevard medians street lights and traffic."Trees greater than 12 inches are and 59 greenspaces totaling 476 acres,50 totlots,350 pruned every 6 years.This prevents hazards from developing downtown planter boxes,20 municipal building grounds,a and reduces the chances of costly lawsuits resulting from 160-acre nursery,and 200,000 street trees! injury,death or property damage.To do the work,new The goal of the Forestry Division:"To efficiently manage employees receive training for 6 months,both in the the urban landscape to provide a better quality of life for our classroom and in the trees under supervision.They are timed, citizens and visitors."And they do take that goal seriously, tested,and given plenty of assistance to learn both tree care in part from a tradition of professional care,and in part and safe work practices.They are also paid well,which helps because the citizens demand nothing less--and are willing retain workers and build morale. to spend some$8 million annually to do the job. Another hallmark of Milwaukee's program is its systematic Milwaukee is staffed with a cadre of professionals from the protection of trees during street construction projects. top of the organizational chart to the men and women who Foresters work with engineers during the planning phase to tend the flower beds and prune the trees.For example,one determine what might be done to prevent or reduce root wise policy assures that all trees in the parks and public damage. In some cases,streets are redesigned and actually rights-of-way are carefully pruned on regular cycles.For narrowed during repaving to spare large trees. Once a job trees under 12 inches in diameter,this is every three years. begins,inspectors from the Forestry Division monitor the "This is the period of most active growth,"explains Forestry work.If a contractor even nicks or breaks a branch,a fine of $50 per incident may be assessed.After five such incidents, the amount increases to$100.Trees that are destroyed or �g °a removed are valued at$100 per diameter inch.The result is � 1 that trees are given the same care as fire hydrants,street lights and other valuable parts of the city's infrastructure. • 11 According to former city forester Bob Skiera,one of the � �° reasons that Milwaukee has such an effective urban forestry program is because it is in the Department of Public Works. a ' This facilitates closer cooperation with engineers and gives :.....':, ,i, trees the same status as.other essential services. e Certainly,here is a city where trees get the respect they deserve. _ �. p, vyJ�. $ I .1'7i- $ � M, ,,, _ ,._ ,,,, -- ''''''''.42**4:: 2t."'":. 6'1::—'4 ,. , , . Preston Cole,Milwaukee's Forestry Services Manager, Competent pruning done on regular cycles is an effective and mik leads a tour through one of the city's new greenhouses. Cole efficient way to keep street trees healthy and safe. is a forestry graduate from the University of Missouri and Milwaukee's city foresters have implemented this as a routine part of the professional cadre that has made Milwaukee an part of their community forestry program. exemplary Tree City USA. 4•TREE CITY USA BULLETIN No.12•National Arbor Day Foundation BoiseBoise Idaho , Through the years,good rapport has developed between Boise's Community Forestry Unit is within the city's Boise Community Forestry and other units of city Parks and Recreation Department.City Forester Dan government.Sometimes the results are immediate and • Desjarlais and his staff are responsible for 17,500 trees along dramatic.For example,when a developer proposes a new 600 miles of streets,8,500 park trees,and hazard tree project,the city forester is one of the people who reviews abatement on 18 miles of greenbelt along the Boise River. the plans.This gives him the opportunity to recommend The unit operates on a budget of approximately$900,000. protective measures for existing trees and require planting Boise has a strong tradition of relying on neighborhood of new ones.He can also specify species that are suited for associations for the support it enjoys in"The City of Trees." the soil and other site conditions of Boise. Over and over It has also placed a strong emphasis on education.Former the forester has spotted flaws in the recommendations of city forester Steve Churchillo says that the two biggest out-of-town landscape architects who are unfamiliar with challenges are:(1)getting information to home and business the growing conditions of southern Idaho. Simply by owners about proper tree care,and(2)getting enough suggesting species with better chances for survival,the city visibility for the unit so that citizens and their elected forester saves business owners money.His advice also officials appreciate the benefits received from a systematic prevents later conflicts between trees and signs,sidewalks forestry program. and wires. The educational efforts include a prominent Arbor Day The very name,Boise,derives from trees.When French- ceremony each year,an aggressive program of media Canadian fur trappers first viewed the site of the present- releases of news and other information,and endless day city,the desert-weary travelers are said to have participation in workshops and special events.Most recently, exclaimed,"Les bois,les bois!Voyes les bois!"("The woods, a partnership has been formed with the Idaho Nursery the woods!See the woods!").Today,the"woods"are along Association to provide education to growers,nursery Boise's streets and in the parks.The city forester works operators,landscapers and others in the green industry. hard to make them much more diverse and safer than they There has also been a concerted effort to provide training were when the site was a braided stream supporting mostly . workshops and testing opportunities for arborists so they cottonwoods.And with the support of appreciative citizens can receive certification by the International Society and business owners,he is able to maintain Boise's title as of Arboriculture. "The City of Trees." h f i.=.. - ,. -..-,,,,,,..ttoz.;,,,,,-... , -,,. ,\!.....,-,.,:r.,:,-,i, '''.F , t _,A,..-,..,,,v ,,.._:. . K • ; y1• 11111 .ti` }yb.(: . ... 'i - 1 ,* . S5 R? 4' s -. '-.. r '',/ .rMm fin.. tYw•j •1 w 1 i _`ear`< ' 1.• l '4 y , n •A •. •..d• y 41: •The Communi Forestry Program: . . i.,_._ .. • •. ,..,. .... , .: ,.. it..,.... . .,, _..,., .. ‘. , •....„..... ...,..,..„.:„ . :::.. ,.„A. . A....-- . , ...,e-i. ..,:„.... • _ ..s .,....... :, . ,.,, ,. .. e.14. - OM. k‘1 In most issues of Tee City USA Bulletin, +' ; ' this section is used to relate the topic to• Ali' ,' I +� + #;_..: x •� .. how it might fit into an improved urban I forestry program. Since this entire issue is "�`�` • + i,, about urban forestry,we are taking a , 4 different approach. We have asked a ,, sample of city foresters to share their • . thoughts about what mayors,city councils, - a. 0z- ' .. ''� .ti '.r tree boards and other community leaders •t.,'a 044, should know about the urban forestry i,,i program. In short, here is what city ,...., 41Lf ' - foresters always wanted to tell the boss... "In the current era of tight budgets, reduced staff and "Policy-makers must support a public education close scrutiny of municipal spending, we need to focus on program that captures values of the urban forest in a how important the urban forest is to the livability of our more personal context. Global warming offers an city.We need to continue the progress we've made in opportunity to articulate urban vegetation in terms of creating a beautiful, healthy and relatively safe urban public health and welfare. Historically,aesthetics and forest. I'd like to see us increase our ability to routinely amenities have driven funding for urban forestry I 0 maintain our existing trees.All trees need a certain level programs. It is now an opportune time for public well- of periodic maintenance... One of the most important being to drive funding and dispel the amenity service things...(is)we should continue to select the type of tree label attached to urban forestry." to match the available planting space.This simple step — Bailey Hudson, will provide tremendous savings of taxpayer dollars Former City Forester spent on unnecessary pruning or infrastructure repair Santa Maria,California over the life of the tree." — Libbie Soden Everett,Washington "Trees are the best investment a city can make.There is not any other form of public investment that costs "I wish I could get money for maintenance as easily as less,does more for the overall attractiveness and I can get it for installation (planting). I am trying to add benefit of the community and is so uncontroversial. additional seasonal staff for sectional trimming(but Investments in urban forestry should be looked at as have been)denied funds. (Instead), the policymakers public advertising. Most businesses set aside a certain _ voluntarily doubled my installation budget,which, by amount of profits to advertise. Since urban forestry the way,was twice what I requested for seasonal staff." programs are so positive and communicate the concern,. — Jim Skiera sensitivity and management of the city,they are perfect Formerly Urbana, Illinois for promoting good public relations...Spending 1-2% City Forester, tthe national average for tree care is .49%—Ed.)of a now Associate Director, total city budget on good advertising makes sense. Int'l Society of Arboriculture Forestry programs are an excellent way to do that." — Tim Buchanan Fort.Collins, Colorado "As you formulate a planning vision for the future development of our city, I recommend that you consider trees and beautification as important elements of the community's infrastructure.With proper management, "When funds are tight, always spend your limited the community forest resource can play a very produc- budget planting the right trees in the right places, tive role in attracting new business development, and in Why?It is simply the right thing to do. Remember the energy conservation,air pollution reduction, and urban forestry motto—A city without trees ain't fit for maintaining our quality of life." a dog! — Mike Bowman -- Steve Sandfort Lewiston,Idaho Cincinnati,Ohio 6■TREE CITY USA BULLETIN No.12•National Arbor Day Foundation 1 t City Foresters Make it Happen _ . , .. �' _• '^ �.rfy to c.{ •' Y.,.r o y w 4.11r. . _. ........• ••.•' ,. City foresters must be educators and community leaders. Sandy Clark,forestry superintendent for Mt. Prospect,Illinois, - regularly speaks at Arbor Day ceremonies. She also was instrumental in h elping Mt. Prospect win a National Arbor Day' • Foundation award for use of trees in the beautification of a railroad right-of-way. How Small Communities , Winning A Growth Award Can V et Assistance Tree City USA communities are eligible to be nationally recognized with a Tree City USA Growth Although small communities often can not afford to hire Award for new tree care activities.Among the a full-time forester,there are still ways to obtain some qualifying activities are: essential professional services. These ways include: • Continuing education for forestry managers and • Contact your state forester for assistance. Be sure to tree board members ask about the status of grants available through the • Creating partnerships with the green industry National Tree Trust, USDA Forest Service, and the or utilities Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. • • Ask the county Cooperative Extension Service for Formalising cooperation between engineering advice on a regular basis. and forestry units of municipal government • • Use a competent professional in the tree care or • Cooperative purchasing or contracting with nursery industry to serve as a consultant. another community • • Hiring a full-time city forester or equit lent for F:. Enlist the voluntary assistance of local government or the first time industrial foresters, especially as part of a group such as a tree hoard. For a complete list of Growth Award activities.and • Contract with a professional forester from a nearby an application form, contact your state forester's , city to work part-time or on a consulting basis. Specify office or'I`he National Arbor Day Foundation. the work to be done (such as completing an inventory and management plan, supervising tree purchases, suggesting pest control and maintenance measures, - and training city street or park crews) and distribute a request for proposals and bids to do the work. • Send a local professional or tree board member to The National Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA National Conference. For information,phone 402/474-5655 or visit the Foundation's homepage at http:lwww.arborday,org. TREE CHY USAF • TREE CITY USA BULLETIN No.12•National Arbor Day Foundation•7 1 , 1 h r r es of Information 1 Ot a Sou c Tree City USA Bulletin will inform readers about helpful,up-to-date`publications that provide more depth,serve as good models, or are readily available for community distribution.The editor welcomes sample copies to consider for inclusion in revised editions i of this and other Bulletins. 0 i Career Information So You Want to Be in Forestry is a 16-page booklet that Tree City USA Bulletin ORDER FORM describes the entire range of educational and career opportu- nities in modern forestry,including urban forestry.Available Name for 400 per copy from the Society of American Foresters,5400 Organization Grosvenor Lane,Bethesda,MD 20014. Address The International Society of Arboriculture,P.O.Box GG, City State Zip Savoy,IL 61874,has two helpful publications:Careers in Phone Arboriculture($1.00)and Arboriculture and Urban Forestry: i issue $3.00 ea. International Programs&Curricula($15 for ISA members; 1. How to Prune Young Shade Trees 1. $ $20 for nonmembers.Also available on computer disk). 2. When a Storm Strikes 2. 3. Resolving Tree-Sidewalk Conflicts 3. Program Assistance 4. The Right Tree for the Right Place 4. Most state foresters can provide assistance and helpful 5. Living With Urban Soils 5. guides for establishing community forestry programs.Here 6. How to Hire an 6. 7. How to Save Trees es Du Duri ng Construction 7. are two examples: 8. Don't Top Trees! • 8. Urban and Community Forestry-A Guide for the Interior 9. Writing a Municipal Tree Ordinance 9. Western United States(350 pp.,available for$13.50 from 10. Plant Trees for America! 10. Extension Publications,Utah State University,Logan,UT 11. How to Prevent Tree/Sign Conflicts 11. 84322). 12. What City Foresters Do 12. - Tree City USA Annual Report A Guide to Starting and Developing Community Forestry TOTALS: $ Programs(20 pp.,available for$2.00 from Ag Publications, Annual Friends of Tree City USA Ag Publications Bldg.,Univ.of Idaho,Moscow,ID 83843). Membership $15.00 $ Tree City USA Bulletin 3-Ring Binder $ 5.00 $ Research Report TOTAL PAYMENT: $ Municipal Tree Management in the United States reports (Make checks payable to National Arbor Day Foundation) - the results of a survey of municipal decision makers in 1994 to Photocopy this form and mail with your payment to: assess the status of community forestry programs.Funding National Arbor Day Foundation,211 N.12th St.,Lincoln,NE 68508 III- trends,practices used,costs,and partnerships are among the 1599 012 information provided in this report.Available to ISA members at$15 and nonmembers for$20 plus$5.00 shipping. Contact: 50005503 International Society of Arboriculture,P.O. Box GG,Savoy,IL 61874-9902. Tree City USA Bulletin©1997 The National Arbor Day Foundation.John E.Rosenow,publisher;James R. Fazio, editor;Gerreld L. Pulsipher,graphic design;Gene W. Grey, Tree City USA William P.Kruidenier,James J.Nighswonger,Steve Keep a Great Thing Growing America, Tree City USA is an Sandfort,technical review committee. excellent handout booklet for city councils,tree boards,and civic organizations. It portrays the benefits of trees in cities, The Tree City USA program is sponsored describes the basics of an urban forestry program,and by The National Arbor Day Foundation in outlines the Tree City USA standards.Available free from y cooperation with the USDA Forest Service your state forester or The National Arbor Day Foundation. and National Association of State Foresters. To achieve the national recognition of being TREE CITY USA,, named as a Tree City USA,a town or city Excellent Examples must meet four standards: Standard 1:A Tree Board or Department Georgia Tree Talks and Oregon CommuniTree News are Standard 2:A Tree Care Ordinance exemplary newsletters for urban forestry professionals and Standard 3:An Annual Community Forestry Program community leaders throughout their respective states.They Standard 4:An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation are designed to educate,provide examples of what various Each winning community receives a Tree City USA communities are doing,and publicize upcoming events.These flag,plaque,and community entrance signs.Towns and are good models for other states or regions.Free from:Georgia cities of every size can qualify.Tree City USA application Forestry Commission,P.O.Box 819,Macon,GA 31298-4599 forms are available from your state forester or The and Oregon Department of Forestry,2600 State St.,Salem, National Arbor Day Foundation. OR 97310. Published for the Friends of Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation' 100 Arbor Avenue•Nebraska City,NE 68410 RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED WITH RECYCLABLE SOY INK List of Tree Services - send letter re: license requirement of 0� .^c�'tc�, tti. 1. St. Croix Tree Service,943 120th St., Roberts,Wis. 54023 2. River Junction Tree Service, N6357 1323 St., Prescott,Wis. 54021 3.S&S Tree& Horticultural Specialists,6214 Concord Blvd. E., Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076 4. Northern Arborists, 10664 10th St. N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042 5. Wood Chuck Tree Service,7310 N.Jocelyn Rd., Stillwater, MN 55082 6.Timberline Tree Service, 9376 N.55th St.,Lake Elmo, MN 55042 7. Top Notch TreeCare, 6450 Oxford St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 8. Kunde Co., 2311 Woodbridge, Roseville, MN 55113 9. Rainbow Tree Co.,2239 Edgewood Ave. S.,Minneapolis, MN 55426-2822 10. Balsam Tree & Shrub Care, 16131 Norell Ave. N., Marine-on-St. Croix, MN 55047 11. Dave Gedatus, 226 3rd St. S., Bayport, MN 55003 12. Bluemel's Tree &Landscape,551 Drew Dr., Hudson,Wis. 13. Kerschbaum Tree Service, P.O. Box 738,Stillwater, MN 55082 14. Parker TreeWorks, 6520 132 St. N., White Bear Lake, MN 55110 647) rritultol 2,e/IPO 7 ciALL CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS �""` 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax 651/439-0574 lit x • 6/14/99 Tree Worker's License Required The City of Oak Park Heights recently passed a tree protection ordinance which includes a requirement for licensing of companies doing tree work(pruning,removal, chemical treatment)on public or private properties within the city limits. I have enclosed a copy of the ordinance language. If your firm does any tree work in Oak Park Heights, please stop by the Community Development Dept.at Oak Park Heights City Hall and apply for a license. This ordinance is currently in effect. Kathy Widin Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Tree City U.S.A. 07/1999 11:47 ECKBERG LAW -> 4390574 N0.082 004 , and which provide important benefits in terms of wildlife habitat,prevention of soil erosion and slowing of runoff. (d) caliper inches: The diameter of a tree measured at six inches above the ground (usually used for trees whose trunks are less than 4 inches in diameter) 1306.040. License Required for Commercial Tree Pruning Chemical Treatment or Removal (a). License application and fee. It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct as a business the cutting, trimming, pruning, removal, spraying or otherwise treating of trees in the City without first having secured a license. 1. Application for said license shall be made at Oak Park Heights City Hall on a form which has been approved by the City. 2. The annual fee for such a license shall be set by the City and said fee will be reviewed annually and specified by resolution. 3. All licenses issued shall expire on the 31st day of December following the date of issue. (b). Proof of Insurance. All applicants for the license must file e with the City of Oak Park Heights proof of a public liability insurance policy covering all operations of the applicant hereunder for the sum of at least three hundred thousand dollars(5300,000.00) combined single limit coverage. If such insurance is canceled and the licensee fails to replace the same with another policy,which conforms to the provisions of this section, the license shall be automatically suspended until the liability insurance is replaced. (c). Chemical Treatment Requirements. Applicants who propose to use chemical 1 substances in any activity related to treatment or disease control of trees shall file with the City of Oak Park Heights roof that the applicant P PP administering such treatment has been certified by the State Dept. of 1999 11:47 ECKBERG LAW + 4390574 N0.082 D0_ r Agriculture as a"Commercial Pesticide Applicator"for the current year of operation. (d).Revocation of license. Failure to comply with any part of the tree work license will result in the revocation of the license by the City Council, following a public hearing. Written notice of said public hearing hall b $ be mailed at least ten(10)days prior to said hearing to the current holder of the license. Such notice should outline the violation(s)considered by the City to be grounds for revocation and inform the current holder of the license of the opportunity to be heard at such public hearing. (e). Penalty for Doing Commercial Tree Work without a License. Violation of the terms and provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable by ninety (90) days in jail and up to a$700.00 fine or any combination of the two. 4 City of :P y' Oak Park Heights 14168 57th Street N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax 439-0574 May 14, 1999 � I 4-) aa.o� Gary How&Lynn Hagstrom 13210 56th St.N. Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Re: Boulevard Tree Planting Dear Gary&Lynn: The planting of new and replacement trees is scheduled for May 28, 1999,weather permitting. Abrahamson Nurseries will be planting the trees. My records indicate that you are to receive one red maple tree. I will be marking planting sites the week of May 17`h. The location of underground utilities *** system will also be marked prior to planting. Call me if you have an underground irrigation s s in p P g Y g g Y your yard,near where a tree is to be planted. Please note that the newly planted tree will be mulched with wood chips to keep the roots cool and moist,reduce competition with turf grass, and prevent injury by lawnmowers and weed whips. Research has shown that mulched trees grow better than those that are not mulched. We ask that you keep the tree mulched for at least two years after its planting. If, in the future,you choose to remove the ring of mulch, please place a drain tile or other plastic guard around the base of the stem to protect the trunk from injury. Please also water your new tree well once per week during its first two growing seasons. Water by gently running a hose over the root area for one hour. The tree will need more watering if the weather becomes hot and dry and less if we have at least one-half inch of rain in a week. If you wish to move the trees location or if you have any questions,please contact me. Thanks very much for your help and enjoy your new tree! Sincerely, CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS Kathy WCcIAAA, Kathy Widin,Arborist KW:jah TREE CITY U.S.A. $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P03 Boulevard Tree Planting 5/13/99 g Address No. of Trees TZpe of Tree Comments 5503 Oakgreen Place - I - red napfe remove existing Casimir/Virginia Szerlag stump 351-0831 /550 Oakgrcen Place T hackberry remove existing Steve Monzel 439-8964 tree 5660 Ozark Ave.Gary 1 ' flowering Goble 430-1353 crabapple /1• +10 tr• t. `. •o. -rt 1 redmape Geisen 439-5222 1153rd St. N. 1 bicolor oak 150 54th St. N. I red oak remove existing ahlquist 430-9427 tree ,' U. 54th St.N. 1 red maple Anderson 439-9585 ]; 421 1 55th St. N. 1 map a remove existing tree 545 55th St.N. l red maple 1 ` Gulsvig 439-1024 , v existing 13 56th St. N. 1 bicolor oak remove tree-plant a • couple inches high -water mt>ini1 `- 56t .'t. N. 1 `Autumn remove existing Blaze'white tree ash 13950 56th t. N. Put & i H `Summit' ._-Roger Przybylski green ash 351-1329 14 99 56th St.N. James ' 1 red maple Susan Brochman 439-9740 1• 59 U. 56th St. N. 1 i redroak Jack Mazurek 439-6614 -4654 U. • t. `. 1 'Mars Ti 'ash • =_7 57th t. N. David 1 red maple new Richert 439-5537 ... _. F56th St. Allan 1 red maple new n er 439-7538 TS 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC PO4 Oak Park Heights - Boulevard Tree Planting List - 2 14 91 U. 56th St. 1 red maple new ernadine Del jeu 351-1249 1 . 93 U. 56th St r , map a new -Myron Caspersen 439-4665 14805 U. 56th St I huneylucust new ✓ M rgaret Brandi 439-4324 .24811 U. 56th St I flowering new crabapple 0817 V.56th Sc 1 red maple new ack Delahunt 439-2863 _ , e 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P05 5/13/99 Boulevard Trees - Autumn Ridge Address . of Tree T of 0 Newbe=fry Ave. an urines 1 oa , - 430-0380 5630 Newberry Ave. 1 basswood 5645 Newberry Ave. Ken Bowman 5 red oak(3j ,� 439-7949 bicolor oak(2) 5650 Newberry Ave. Arthur Martinucci 1 `Summit' 430-0966 green ash ' X660 Newberry Ave. Than Torrence 2 red maple / 351-0872 5665 Newberry Ave.Peter Hebert 1 basswood 430-7177 3670 Newberry Ave. LisaLaBelle I red maple ^ - 351-1030 ' 3680 Newberry Ave. 1 basswood MB Tl`ewberry Ave. Dana Berger 2 red maple 439-948'7 5695 Newlerry Ave. Thomasiiiillary Haug 2 sugar ma— 1e > 351-2788 5710 Newberry Ave. Spancierra I redrnaple ' 351-7088 remove existing dea Lute rry Ave. i c . . iic Murp y 1 re map e .,„...- 430-8682 5755 Newberry Ave. Anthony ervantes 1 red map e 430-8125 5775 Dewberry Ave. Bruce/Julie Cohen 1 red oak . 351-7177 . V 5795'1ewGrry Ave.Jon Larson 1 `Summit' 430-6895 _green ash . 5775 Newgate Ave. N. Robert&boreen 1 - red maple Wendt 430-8846 5610Newgate Cir. Sherry Dorngmst ' 3 - basswood(1) 439-6664 red maple(1) red oak(1) 5620 Newgate Cir. Torn&Cathy 2 basswood (1)/ 351-9192 Richardson `Summit' green ash(1) ' 5630 Newgate Cir. Loren Larson 1 red maple 430-9829 $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P06 Autumn Ridge - Boulevard Planting - 2 5640 Newgate Cir.'Michael C,aebel ' 1 red maple 430-0720 Newgate Cir. _ 1 dowering crab `ewgate tr. Swanson ' ummtt green ash 17150 Newgate Cir. Roger Kielsa 1 Eack6eriy 439-2705 5710 Newgate Cir. Bub Hart 1 'Autumn Blaze' w 612-792-0700 white ash 13025 54th St. Gail Sergot 1 basswood 430-0372 13045 56th St. 1 `Summit' green ash 13065 56th St. Dan Thurk 1 bicolor o... 351-9053 13I0536th S&James&Kathleen Anderson 1 basswood 351-2874 1312.5 56th St.. Lit.& Pete Smith I red maple 430-2954 13140.56th St. Chuck roux — � sugar maple(2) 351-9543 13145 56th St. Dan Campbell&Christine 2 red oak(1) 351-7408 red maple(l) **remove existing 4 trees to be replan clscwhcrc plant red oak to left of driveway and red maple to right of driveway(as face house) 13160 56th St. Steve Huston l red-Oak 430-9422 13165 56th St. Jungquist Z red maple 351-1325 13180 56th St. Jeff Stark 5 red maple(2) 439-2924 red oak(2) bicolor oak(1) 13155 56th St. +--T " `Autumn Blaze' white ash 1 '77 St. `et : usan wenson 1 ummit green 430-1665 ash 13210 56th St.Gary Howe/Lynn Hagstrom I red maple 439-0920 IT 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P07 Autumn Ridge - Boulevard Planting • 3 t. enton b•y e ac • rry 351-7222 5640 Newell Cir. TerryFredricksen 4 red maple(2))/-- 430-1111 red oak(2) 5645 Newell--Or. bon&Margaret Irwin i 4 red maple(W- 439-8493 basswood (1).Z red oak(1) 5650 Newell C77 'Donald&Lucy 1 'Summit'green 351-9532 Gibb ash s 5653M-well Cir. Brian Young 1 basswood 351-1725 • 0 News tr. :any er 430-3• I 1 red map e 5675 Newell Cir. 1 flowering crab 5680 Newell Cr. Bradley 1 red maple ✓� 351-977 5690 Newell-Cir. Al It Lori Soukup 1 bicolor oak ,7 439-4259 _ / 5700 Newell Cir. Catherine Hans 1 basswood 351-2720 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS: Minnesota is home to a ' to m any of our nation's natural resources, foremost among them are our beautiful and abundant forests; and WHEREAS: Trees are an increasingly vital resource in Minnesota today, enriching our lives by purifying g the air, conserving soil, water and energy, creating jobs through a large forest products industry, serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds, and creating beautiful landscapes to make our communities more livable; and WHEREAS: Human activities such as construction P damage, pollution and neglect, as well as g g , climatic extremes, disease and insects threaten our trees, creating the need for concerted action to ensure the future of community and rural forests in our state and throughout the country; and WHEREAS: Each individual can act locally to improve the environment by p g lantin trees and ensuring that these trees are protected and receive proper maintenance in the years ahead; and WHEREAS: Each year on the last Friday in the month of April and throughout the month of May, the people of Minnesota pay special tribute to the vital natural resource that our trees represent and dedicate themselves to the continued vitality of our state's community and rural forests; NOW; THEREFORE, I David Schaaf, Mayor of the City of Oak Park Heights, do hereby proclaim April 30, 1999 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May, 1999 to be ARBOR MONTH in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Signed this 13th day of April, 1999. %/dd.4:4/ David Schaaf, Mayor Arborist's Report March 1999 4110199 To: Tom Melena,City Administrator City Council Oak Park Heights From: Katharine D. Widin, Ph.D. Municipal Arborist This month I attended 3 general staff meetings and 2 staff meetings for the Community Development Dept.. In March I prepared letters to be sent to residents who will receive new boulevard trees this spring. Residents were able to choose the type of boulevard trees they wanted and there was a 90%response to the program. Regarding the landscaping at Oak Park Ponds,I spoke with a prairie restoration contractor about the process for re-seeding the pond slopes. The pruning of boulevard trees continued and will be completed in early April. Notification of residents in areas where trees were to be pruned cut down substantially on phone calls to City Hall. There were a few complaints about the trimming,especially trees under power lines. I spoke with residents and explained why the trees had to be pruned the way they were. In March I prepared and submitted a grant application to the Conservation Partners program at the Dept.of Natural Resources. This grant is for a prairie restoration in an open space parcel behind City Hall. I was able to line up a number of partners for the project: NSP Corridor Habitat Initiative Program,Bayport Fire Dept., and Wash. Co. Soil & Water Conservation District. It will be a very nice project if the City is successful in obtaining the grant. The City will be notified in August regarding the outcome. On March 13th,I attended a Goal Setting workshop for the City. This month I also met with representatives from the Stillwater Area High School regarding their ropes course. We discussed landscaping plans for screening the structure and I advised them on species selection,planting and maintenance.On March 15th,I attended the Parks Commission meeting. In March I also edited the final draft of the Tree Protection Ordinance and submitted it for the Council meeting March 23rd. The ordinance was passed and will be implemented for Boutwell's Landing and future development projects. I reviewed the latest submittals for the Boutwell's Landing project and prepared a memo listing the information which I still needed in order to make a determination regarding tree replacement. I also reviewed the landscape plan and the installed landscaping for the Burger King restaurant. The trees were installed improperly, with rope,burlap and wire baskets still intact on all trees and the large shrubs,and root balls exposed on several trees and large shrubs. They were instructed to correct the situation;however,the work has not yet been done. This month I returned a number of phone calls to residents and made several site visits,most concerning boulevard tree replacement and boulevard tree pruning. c (7-..,.L A,0 3() ).. 4__ —' Memo to:Julie Hultman From: Kathy Widin,Arborist 3/5/99 ;/,V/./"/ 4,.. 6-b Addresses for letter re: boulevard trees - Autumn Ridge r v/ 1,'‘ Address No. of Trees 5610 Newberry Ave. ✓' 1 5630 Newberry Ave. / 1 5645 Newberry Ave. / 5 5650 Newberry Ave. ✓ 1 )� 5660 Newberry Ave. 2 "5665 Newberry Ave. 1 5670 Newberry Ave. 1 5675 Newberry Ave. 1 5680 Newberry Ave. 1 5685 Newberry Ave. 2 X5695 Newberry Ave. 2 )(j5715 Newberry Ave. 1 5755 Newberry Ave. 1 5775 Newberry Ave. 1 t5 7, D tit e.....) U..-. / 5605 Newgate Ave. 2 5775 Newgate Ave. 1 5610 Newgate Cir. 4 5620 Newgate Cir. 2 5630 Newgate Cir. 1 5640 Newgate Cir. 1 5650 Newgate Cir. 1 5660 Newgate Cir. 1 5700 Newgate Cir. 1 5710 Newgate Cir. 1 Nr13025 56th St. 1 3045 56th St. 1 065 56th St. 1 3105 56th St. 1 13125 56th St. 1, 13140 56th St. 2 3160 56th St. 1 3:, 13165 56th St. 2 13180 56th St. 5 13185 56th St. 1 _) . 13205 56th St. 1 �( 13210 56th St. 1 3/iMel > LiiiIIL5 u9►- -6 C)46 --J Autumn Ridge Blvd. Trees 1999-2 Ci�ed�x�� No. Of-` Ce-) 4 13215 56th St. 2 5640 Newell Cir. 4 5645 Newell Cir. 4 5650 Newell Cir. 1 5655 Newell Cir. 1 5660 Newell Cir. 1 5670 Newell Cir. 1 5675 Newell Cir. 1 5680 Newell Cir. 1 5690 Newell Cir. 1 5700 Newell Cir. 1 +6-to �l b March 15, 1999 Homeowner 5680 Newell Circle N. Oak Park Heights MN 55082 The City of Oak Park Heights is planning to plant boulevard trees in the Autmn Ridge neighborhood this spring. The trees will be 1 to 1 'h inch diameter deciduous shade trees. Please see the attached sheet for specific descriptions. A mixture species is planned for the boulevard to compliment not only the trees already planted,but also those in the native woods of the development. Planting different types of trees also helps to limit damage due to insect and disease attack. Tree species selected will grow well in local soil conditions. The trees will be planted in the boulevard right-of-way,approximately 9 feet from the curb and approximately 40 feet apart. The placement of tress will depend on the location of underground utilities, utility boxes,the proximity to driveways, street corners,and existing landscaping. After surveying the neighborhood,I estimate that there is room on your lot to accommodate_boulevard trees. Tree locations will be marked in late April or early May. Trees will be purchased with allocated city funds. Please review the attached list and choose your first,second and third choices for the species of boulevard trees you would like. The number of each species to be planted will depend on location,cost and availability through local nurseries. Please complete and return the bottom portion of this letter and return it to: Kathy Widin,Arborist,City of Oak Park Heights,P.O.Box 2007,Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 no later than March 31st. I will be seeking bids from nurseries the first part of April. If I do not hear from you,I will assume that you have no preference for the type of boulevard tree that is to be planted. If you have any questions regarding this boulevard tree planting project,please call me at City Hall 439-4439. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS li Kathy Widin Arborist m Na e.: Address: Phone: Boulevard Tree Choices: 1. 2. 3. (If you have room for multiple boulevard trees,please indicate how many of each species you would like) Oak Park Heights Boulevard Tree Planting Program... . Tree Species .0 • / __ � _ 7 ii ;+� ` . . , "Ifi 0 , ,_/ , • ik - 10 American Linden (Basswood) Hackberry s,,;`/ ': -, Tilia americana Celtis occidentalis "\ Mature Height=50-75 ft. Mature Height=40-60 ft. Fall Leaf Color=yellow Fall Leaf Color=yellow Comments=full canopy, casts dense shade Comments=interesting,warty bark when mature r` - 4I . . 4) Apt .,;:ltr al -.;i. _.„4....„-it„---- F...." -fr,i Red Maple `Summit' Green Ash ,iii( Acer rubrum 'k Fraxinus pennsylvaniaz ---� <. Mature Height=40-60 ft. we Mature Height=40-60 ft. ,°yire� ''�� Fall Leaf Color=orange to red Fall Leaf Color=yellow Pi ,�1 4 \. Comments=leaf color during summer Comments=very tough shade tree , i „\'• is green- not the maroon of red-leaved 1 V Norway maples iii 14* f4:1.1Priki Bicolor Oak Northern Red Oak Quercus bicolor Quercus rubra N Mature Height=40-60 ft. Mature Height=50-70 ft. Fall Leaf Color=tan to orange-brown Fall Leaf Color=range of red-browns Comments=somewhat shaggy bark Comments=smooth black bark �., CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights,MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 Memo To: Homeowners/Residents From: Kathy Widin,Arborist/jah Date: March 21, 1999 Re: Boulevard Tree Planting In May,a tree will be planted on the boulevard in front of your property. This is either a new or replacement tree. If this replaces an existing damaged or dead tree,that tree will be removed prior to the new one being planted. Tree locations will be marked in late April or early May. You will be notified prior to the planting taking place. Trees will be purchased with allocated city funds. The trees will be 1 to 1.5 inch diameter deciduous shade trees. Please review the attached list and choose your first,second for the species of boulevard trees you would like. In addition to the species on the list, there will be some thornless honeylocust available. This tree has lacy looking foliage,provides dappled shade and has a yellow color in the fall. In some locations,where space is tight,we may occasionally plant flowering crabapple trees. The number of each species to be planted will depend on location,cost and availability through local nurseries. Please complete and return the bottom portion of this letter and return it to:Kathy Widin,Arborist,City of Oak Park Heights,P.O.Box 2007,Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 no later than April 2nd. I will be seeking bids from nurseries the first part of April. If I do not hear from you,I will assume that you have no preference for the type of boulevard tree that is to be planted. If you have any questions regarding this boulevard tree planting project,please call me at City Hall 439-4439. Name: Address: Phone: Boulevard Tree Choices: 1. 2. Tree City U.S.A. 3.)2,1 J99 5/ . Oak Park Heights Boulevard Tree Planting Program A Tree Species III e� !' : 4 0111#1.1 tte_tild Harry ckbe / 4 American Linden (Basswood) Celtic Ha ekbe ntalis ', Tilia arnericana Mature Height=50-75 ft. Mature Height=40-60 ft. Fall Leaf Color=yellow Fall Leaf Color=yellow Comments=full canopy, casts dense shade Comments=interesting,warty bark when mature '+V i \tip �4" ` Red Maple `Summit Green Ash _ ��;�,/ .--.4t-- Fraxinus pennsylvanicn 0.47y Acer rubrum w " "� ,...„,r Mature Height=44-60 ft. -`�v,��° i . . Mature Height=40-60 ft. Fall Leaf Color=yellow f/ '�'t'� '":� Fall Leaf Color=orange tri red Comments=very tough shade tree I ) �'� \\ Comments=leaf color during summer y is green-not the maroon of red-leaved Norway maples ._ r7.....9001,444# :....:- \ "•3V:71"/144. Bicolor Oak Northern Red Oak • f- Querc us rubru Quercus bicolor Mature Height=50-70 ft. Mature Height=40-60 ft. Fall Leaf Color=range of red-browns Fall Leaf Color=tan to orange-brown Comments=smooth black bark Comments=somewhat shaggy bark. $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P03 Memo to: Julie Hultmann, Comm. DeveL 3/18/99 City of Oak Park Heights Re: Letter to residents re: boulevard trees Note: (please print out on letterhead) In May a tree will be planted on the boulevard in front of your property. This is either a new or a replacement tree. If this replaces an existing damaged or dead tree,that tree will be removed before the new one is planted. Tree locations will be marked in late April or early May,and you will be notified before planting takes place. Trees will be purchased with allocated city funds. The trees will be t to 1.5 inch diameter deciduous shade trees.Look at the attached list and choose your first and second choice for the species of boulevard tree which you would like. Besides the trees on the attached list,there will also be some thornless honeylocust available. This tree has lacy-looking foliage,provides dappled shade,and has a yellow fall color. In some locations,where space is really tight,we may occasionally plant flowering crabapples. The number of each species to be planted will depend on location,cost and availability through local nurseries. Please fill out and tear off the bottom portion of this form and return it to:Kathy Widin, Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights, 14168 57th St., Box 2007, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 by April 2nd. t will be seeking bids from nurseries the first part of April. If I do not hear from you,I will assume that you have no preference for the type of boulevard tree tha o planted. If you have any questions regarding this boulevard tree planting project,please call me at City Hall, 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist, City of Oak Park Heights Name: Address: — — — — Phone: --- Boulevard Tree Choices: 1st 2nd $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P02 . Memo to: Julie Hultman From: Kathy Widin Municipal Arborist 3/18/99 Addresses for Letter re: planting of boulevard trees in May (letter attached- please send out by Monday 3/22/99) 3 Oakp een Place ' 55M Oakgreen Place 5660 Ozark Ave. 4 14.010 53rd St. N. 14011 53rd St. N. 14150 54th St. N. 14220 U. 54th St. N._ 14211 55ih St. N. '' 14545 55th St. N. 13887 56th St. 1s. 13898 56th St. N. 13950 56th St. N. 14299 56th t. N. 14359 U. 56th St. N. 14654 11756th St. N. 14231 57th St. A. "' 14431 7th St. 1S 13206 62nd St. i�'781 U. 56tf St. 14/91 Cr. 5 di St. 14793 'O. 56tTi St .14805-7. 56th St 14811 1J. 56th St 1417 U. 56th St $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P01 Fax PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATES, INC. � _Date: ___ To: ,,, _...�t-z, �,.------- Company: _ Qsgi -'.R Fax Number: Number of Pages Including This Cover Sheet: From: Katharine D. Widin Company: Plant Health Associates, Inc. FAX NO.: (651)436-8811 (#11 may be necessary to activate) In Case of Problems, Call: (651)436-8811 Comments or Special Information: le.-2, C7° - t 342, ? Inventory - Street Tree Pruning 1999 City of Oak Park Heights Tree No. Address Species _ Size (in. dbh) Comments 1 6469 Paris Ave. ash 3.5 (on 65th St.) 2 6469 Paris Ave. ash 4 (on 65th St.) 3 6469 Paris Ave. ash 4 (on 65th St.) 4 15213 65th St. ash 4 5 15213 65th St. silver maple 7 6 6435 Paris Ave. silver maple 13 (on 64th St.) 7 6435 Paris Ave. ash 11 (on 64th St.) 8 15169 64th St. ash 7.5 under power lines, topped in past 9 15158 64th St. hackberry - 16.5 seam down middle of trunk 10 15169 64th St. ash 14 under power lines, topped in past 11 15169 64th St. hackbeny 15.5 growing in power lines, chain girdling one limb 12 15191 64th St. ash 12.5 under power lines, topped in past 13 6395 Peacan linden 10 some borer injury in main trunk 14 6395 Peacan silver maple 17.5 15 6347 Peacan locust 21 splits into 3 stems above point of trunk measurement OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 2 16 6365 Peacan red maple 3.5 under power lines 17 6365 Peacan basswood 12.5 sapsucker injury some pruning already done, but not properly 18 15207 63rd ash 10.5 under power lines 19 15194 63rd walnut 11 under power lines 20 6283 Paris Ave. honeylocust 10.5 under power lines 21 15220 63rd silver maple 25.5 seam down one side of trunk 22 15240 63rd. silver maple 11 23 15240 63rd silver maple 13 24 15240 63rd ash 8 25 east of 15240 silver maple 9 63rd 26 east of 15240 silver maple 8 63rd • 27 across from elm(3 stem) 5;5;8 6375 Peacan 28 across from elm 6 6375 Peacan 29 across from elm 10 6375 Peacan 30 6350 Peacan boxelder 10;4;6 (3 stem) 31 6350 Peacan Sib. elm 14 32 6080 Oren silver maple 14.5 good Ave.N. (tree on 61st St. Ct. N.) OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 3 33 6080 Oren silver maple 8 much leaf Ave.N.(tree on distortion- 61st St. Ct. N.) herbicide injury? 34 6080 Oren silver maple 7 basal suckers, Ave.N. (tree on old basal 61st St. Ct. N.) wound 35 14520 61st St. linden 7.5 basal suckers, Ct.N. old improper pruning wounds 36 14520 61st St. linden 9.5 basal trunk Ct.N. seam 37 14580 61st St. silver maple 10.5 many surface Ct. N. roots wounded by mower 38 6120 Oren Ave. silver maple 5 basal wound (tree on 61st St. Ct. N.) 39 6120 Oren Ave. silver maple 5.5 basal wound (tree on 61st St. surface roots Ct. N.) 40 6120 Oren Ave. silver maple 10 many surface (tree on 61st St. roots Ct. N.) 41 6120 Oren Ave. silver maple 11 surface roots, (tree on 61st St. basal seam,old Ct. N.) wound 42 6120 Oren Ave. linden 8 basal seam (tree on Oren old wound Ave.) 43 6120 Oren Ave. linden 7.5 old sunscald (tree on Oren wound and Ave.) seam from crotch to ground 44 6120 Oren Ave. linden(3 stem) 5;8;6.5 high failure (tree on Oren potential,poor Ave.) union at base 45 6150 Oren Ave. white poplar 13.5 surface roots (cul-de-sac) wounded by mower 46 6080 Oren Ave. linden 8.5 surface roots N. (tree on Oren wounded by Ave.) mower 47 6080 Oren Ave. linden 10 N. (tree on Oren Ave.) OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 4 48 65th St. (SW locust 30 near power lines, corner)tree on 12 ft.from Ozark Ave. street,poor condition,basal trunk wound, boxelder growing next to trunk, some basal decay 49 15015 65th St. ash 13.5 (on Panama Ave.) 50 15018 64th St. ash 17 (on Panama Ave.) 51 15018 64th St. basswood 13.5 (on Panama Ave.) 52 15018 64th St. silver maple 12 has natural lean (on Panama Ave.) 53 15018 64th St. ash 2 54 15018 64th St. hackberry 8.5 55 15018 64th St. silver maple 15 seam from main crotch, old frost injury and decay 56 15076 64th St. ash 16 1 57 15082 64th St. ash 17 58 15092 64th St. hackberry 12 a lot of branch stubs - poor pruning in past 59 15092 64th St. ash 4 leader topped 60 15092 64th St. ash 4 leader topped 61 15098 64th St. _ash 14.5 by power lines 62 15087 64th St. silver maple 15 in power lines, previously topped 63 15087 64th St. ash 11.5 in power lines, previously topped 64 15051 64th St. silver maple 16.5 in power lines, some dead wood _ 65 6399 Panama silver maple 11.5 66 6399 Panama silver maple 12 67 6399 Panama silver maple 11 7 68 15026 U. 63rd St. ash 3 69 15026 U. 63rd St. ash 12 70 15042 U. 63rd St. silver maple 26 near service line to house OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 5 71 15058 U. 63rd St. silver maple 20.5 72 15074 U. 63rd St. Norway maple 14 seam main crotch and decay-back side 73 15100 U. 63rd St. ash 10.5 natural lean 74 15063 U. 63rd St. ash 11 under power lines 75 15244 U. 63rd St. pin oak 10.5 76 15244 U. 63rd St. ash 3 77 15244 U. 63rd St. sugar maple 6 78 15224 U. 63rd St. ash 14 79 15224 U. 63rd St. 'ash 13.5 next to service - line to house 80 15224 U. 63rd St. Sib. elm 11.5 81 15200 U. 63rd silver maple 14 82 6337 Paris Ave. ash 11 next to power (on U. 63rd) pole and guy wire 83 6337 Paris Ave. silver maple 12 (on U. 63rd) 84 6337 Paris Ave. silver maple 9 (on U. 63rd) 85 6337 Paris Ave. silver maple 11.5 (on U. 63rd) 86 6337 Paris Ave. catalpa 27.5 wound&decay (on U. 63rd) at base, seam near main crotch 7 87 15155 U. 63rd St. Norway maple 7.5 old sunscald 15153 wound wrapped with tree wrap 88 15183 U. 63rd St. silver maple 9.5 under power lines OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 6 89 east of 15183 U. Norway maple 14.5 under power 63rd St. lines,seam at main crotch 90 6340 Peacan(on Norway maple 9.5 under power U. 63rd St.) lines 91 6340 Peacan(on ash 8.5 next to power U. 63rd St.) lines 92 6340 Peacan Norway maple 8.5 next to power lines, surface roots exposed 93 6340 Peacan ash 11 next to power lines 94 15015 63rd St. silver maple 16 under power (on Panama) lines 95 15015 63rd St. ash 14 under power (on Panama) lines 96 15015 63rd St. sugar maple 10 under power (on Panama) lines 97 15048 62nd St. silver maple 16.5 natural lean 98 15072 62nd St. ash 11 near service line to house 99 15082 62nd St. sugar maple 11 near service line to house 100 15082 62nd St. silver maple 17 101 15082 62nd St. ash 8.5 102 15085 62nd St. ash 11 under power lines 103 15085 62nd St. ash 11 under power lines 104 15085 62nd St. ash 12 next to power lines 105-111 south side 62nd 6 oaks 12-28 trim only for 12 St. 1 boxelder ft.clearance, street side 112 6198 Beach Rd. Norway maple 16.5 girdling root (on Paris Ave.) 113 6198 Beach Rd. basswood 14 (on Paris Ave.) OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 7 114 6198 Beach Rd. ash 15 (on Paris Ave.) 115 6175 Paris Ave. ash 13 broken limbs 116 6175 Paris Ave. ash 14 broken limbs, next to service line to house 117 6175 Paris Ave. ash 17 broken limbs 118 6155 Paris Ave. silver maple 18.5 119 6155 Paris Ave. silver maple 23.5 seam at main crotch 120 6155 Paris Ave. ash 9.5 121 6307 Panama(on honeylocust 9 some dead 63rd St.) branches in crown 122 6307 Panama(on pin oak double trunk some pruning 63rd St.) 22.5;21.5 stubs- branches extend into street,seam at base between _ two trunks 123 15042 63rd St. honeylocust 12 natural lean, branches extend into street,in service line to house 124 15056 63rd St. Can. red 7 bad black knot, cherry trunk canker 125 15056 63rd St. silver maple 19 interfering with service line to house 126 15100 63rd St. silver maple 8 127 6310 Paris(on ash 7 63rd St.) 128 6315 Paris (on silver maple 34 in. limb over street 63rd St.) 129 6315 Paris(on ash double trunk seams and some 63rd St.) 17.5;19 decay in trunk 130 6315 Paris(on ` ash double trunk 63rd St.) 21;22 131 6286 Paris(on ash 10.5 in power lines, 63rd St.) previously - topped 132 6286 Paris(on silver maple 12 in power lines, 63rd St.) previously topped OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 8 133 15105 63rd St. crabapple 5 under power lines 134 15105 63rd St. honeylocust 12.5 in power lines, some dead wood 135 15051 63rd St. honeylocust 13 in power lines 136 15051 63rd St. pin oak 23.5 in power lines, old seam in trunk 137 15051 63rd St. bur oak 22 next to power lines and street 138 6207 Beach Rd. ash 11 (on Paul Ave.) 139 6207 Beach Rd. Norway maple 13 large sunscald (on Paul Ave.) wound and seam near main crotch 140 15154 62nd St. Norway maple 12 seam from main crotch to ground 141 15206 62nd St. silver maple 12 large branch pruned off at main crotch 142 6197 Paul Ave. ash 15 • 143 6195 Paul Ave. Norway maple 17 seam at main _ crotch --� 144 6157 Paul Ave. Norway maple 13 145 6157 Paul Ave. ash 16.5 146 6155 Paris Ave. ash 9 147 6155 Paris Ave. ash 2 148 6155 Paris Ave. 1 Norway maple 3 149 15150 U. 61st St. ash 11 150 6174 Beach Rd. Norway maple 12 multiple wounds on trunk 151 6174 Beach Rd. sugar maple 3 152 6132 Paul Ave. ash 10 OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 9 153 15234 U. 61st St. red oak 23.5 154 15298 U. 61st St. silver maple 8 155 15298 U. 61st St. silver maple 8 156 across from hackberry 12 wound in trunk 15298 U. 61st St. 157 across from Sib.elm 30 in. trim street side 15269 U. 61st St. only 158 across from boxelder 8 trim street side 15269 U. 61st St. only 159 across from boxelder 8 trim street side 15269 U. 61st St. only 160 across from Sib. elm 14 trim street side 15269 U. 61st St. only 161 across from Sib. elm 14 trim street side 15269 U. 61st St. only 162 Cover Park silver maple 40 corner Peller Ave. and 59th St. 163 5855 Peller Ave. Norway maple 8.5 under power lines 164 5835 Peller Ave. ash 9 under power lines 165 Cover Park- ash 11 Peller Ave. 166 Cover Park- Norway maple 11 wound on Peller Ave. trunk 167 Cover Park- ash 11 Peller Ave. 168 Cover Park- ash 13.5 Peller Ave. 169 5827 Peller Ave. ash 28 (on 58th St.) 170 Cover Park-58th Norway maple 15 Eutypella St. canker at base 171 Cover Park-58th ash 1.5 St. 172 Cover Park-58th ash 1.5 St. 173 15331 58th St. ash 8 under power lines, previously topped OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 10 174 15357 58th St. ash 8 under power lines, previously topped 175 15365 58th St. ash 9 under power lines,partially topped 176 across from 15365 Sib. elm 18 in power lines, 58th St. on Peller trim street side Ave. 177 15365 58th St. on basswood 10 Peller Ave. 178 15365 58th St. on Norway maple 10 Peller Ave. 179 across from 5737 Norway maple 8 Peller Ave. 180 across from 5737 silver maple 15.5 Peller Ave. 181 across from 5737 Norway maple 11 seam main Peller Ave. crotch to ground 182 15374 57th St. silver maple 15 at base (on Peller Ave.) clump 183 15374 57th St. pin oak 18 184 15374 57th St. pin oak 21 185 15374 57th St. elm clump 6 stems largest (on Peller Ave.) _ —8 in. 186 5703 Peller Ave. silver maple 8.5 187 5715 Peller Ave. Norway maple 9.5 188 5715 Peller Ave. silver maple 16 189 5727 Peller Ave. ash 9.5 190 15405 57th St. elm 28 trim street side (on Peller Ave.) only 191 5703 Peller Ave. hackberry 16 (on 57th St.) 192 5703 Peller Ave. ash 15 (on 57th St.) 193 5702 Penrose Ave. hackberry 9 next to power (on 57th St.) lines 194 5702 Penrose Ave. ash 16 (on 57th St.) 195 5705 Penrose Ave. hackberry 12 under power lines, previously topped 1% 15463 57th St. ash 11.5 on Penrose Ave. OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 11 197 5646 Penrose Ave. ash 12 198 5646 Penrose Ave. hackberry 10.5 199 5646 Penrose Ave. boxelder 6 (on 56th St.) 200 5646 Penrose Ave. boxelder 6 (on 56th St.) 201 5705 Penrose Ave. ash 12 under power lines, previously topped 202 5728 Penrose hackberry 10 under power (house faces lines, Stagecoach Trail) previously topped 203 Penrose - in NSP 2 large Sib. prune limbs power line corridor elms street side for clearance 204 5730 Penrose Ave. silver maple 11.5 205 5714 Penrose Ave. ash 14 superficial wound on trunk 206 5714 Penrose Ave. Norway maple prune limb hanging over street 207 15463 57th St. hackberry 7 in power lines 208 15463 57th St. ash 9.5 in power lines 209 5680 Penfield Ave. ash 5 in power lines 210 5680 Penfield Ave. birch 7 next to power lines 211 5680 Penfield Ave. ash 6 212 5670 Penfield Ave. ash 5 213 5670 Penfield Ave. basswood 10 214 5716 Penfield Ave. ash 7 215 5728 Penfield Ave. ash 9 216 5705 Penrose Ave. silver maple 8 (on 57th St.) 217 5705 Penrose Ave. sugar maple 6 (on 57th St.) 218 Penrose Ave.(just ash 10 south of 58th St.) OPH Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 - 12 219 5838 Stagecoach ash 10 Trail(on 58th St.) 220 5838 Stagecoach silver maple 8 Trail(on 58th St.) 221 15471 58th St. ash 8 222 5838 Stagecoach ash 8 Trail (on 58th St.) 223 5838 Stagecoach ash 10 Trail(on 58th St.) 224 15451 58th St. hackberry 12 225 15430 58th St. Norway maple 10 \_� ,....1.4-e e l z-e'Zx .. ...N.„ ' �/��` 1 �/(.* ..nom w se--(- -, e.,,z,,.... ._ ,,,..,..1/4,,,-4k.,,_....--2_,_______) a p Contractor List - 1999 Boulevard Tree Pruning IC 1.S&S Tree&Horticultural Specialists �p `t`s .9°1 6214 Concord Blvd. E. — 4-1( 451 "0 al Inver Grove Heights,Minn. 55076 2.River Junction Tree Service N6357 1323 St. Prescott,Wisconsin 54021 /3. St.Croix Tree Service )11zlgci 943 120th St. Roberts, Wisconsin 54023 4.Wood Chuck Tree Service 7310 N. Jocelyn Rd. Stillwater,Minn. 55082 5.Timberline Tree Service 9376 N. 55th St. Lake Elmo, Minn.55042 Cv p it 5 ee j ' CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 N. 57th Street•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 •Phone: (612) 439-4439 FAX 439-0574 Boulevard Tree Pruning 1999 City of Oak Park Heights Instructions to Tree Contractors 1. Location of the Work The trees which are to be pruned under this contract are deciduous trees located along boulevards within the City of Oak Park Heights(map of pruning area attached). 2. General Description of the Work The work to be performed consists of pruning specified deciduous trees within the boulevard right-of-way in accordance with the standards of acceptable arboriculture practices,as outlined in the Technical Specifications and subject to the approval of the P P subject PP Municipal Arborist. An itemized list of all trees to be pruned is available upon request from the Community Development Dept.,City of Oak Park Heights(phone:439-4439). 3. Information Concerning Working Conditions Contractors should inform themselves of the conditions under which the work is to be performed concerning the site of the work,the obstacles which may be encountered,and all other relevant matters concerning the work to be performed. Once the contract is awarded,the contract shall not be allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning which the bidders may have informed themselves of prior to the bidding. 4. Submission Requirements The contractor's estimate for tree pruning should be submitted to the Oak Park Heights Municipal Arborist, Community Development Department, 14168 N. 57th St., Box 2007, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 (fax: 439-0574).Contractors should use the form"1999 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid" located in this packet. Contractors should submit a copy of their current certificate of liability insurance coverage along with their bid. The contractor shoul d also lso su b it a copy of the completed page in this packet entitled'`Contractor Qualifications". The deadline for submission of all requested items is 4:00 p.m. on Wed. Jan. 20, 1999. q P Tree City U.S.A. OPH - 1999 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 2 5. Basis of Contract Award The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. The award of the pruning contract is based in part on the lowest bid;however,the City reserves the right to factor past work,references and available equipment into their decision regarding the bid award. 6. Project Completion Date The boulevard tree pruning is to be completed by March 31, 1999. 7. Subcontractors The tree pruning contract will be between the City and the contractor which has made the successful bid. The contractor shall not execute an agreement with any subcontractor to perform any portion of the work until the contractor has received written approval for such subcontractor from the City of Oak Park Heights. 8. Payment for Work Performed Payment of the pruning contract will be made on the basis of the quoted unit prices for the work performed. The tree contractor shall be paid for the work performed after completion of the work, submission of an itemized invoice to the City of Oak Park Heights,and inspection of completed work by the Municipal Arborist. If it is determined upon inspection that the required work has not been fully completed,the contractor will be notified and will be paid only upon satisfactory completion of all work. F OPH - 1999 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 3 Technical Specifications 1. Inspection of the Site Contractors should acquaint themselves with the existing conditions relating to the pruning and should inform themselves as to the facilities involved,the difficulties,and the restrictions that may be encountered in the performance of the contract. 2. Method of Measure Each tree shall be measured by the City and may be verified at any time by the contractor. The diameter of the tree shall be measured at breast height(4.5 feet above ground level). If the tree is forked at a point less than 4.5 feet above the ground,the diameter will be measured below the fork. If there is a clump of multiple stems,each stem will be measured individually. For trees with multiple trunks,which are each less than 10 inches in diameter,the trunk diameters will be added together to determine size class. For trees with multiple trunks,which are each greater than 10 inches in diameter,the trunks will be counted separately and put in the appropriate size class. 3. Pruning of Trees Along the Boulevard Rights-of-Way a.All pruning shall be done in a professional manner in accordance with current acceptable P g P P arboricultural standards and subject to the approval of the Municipal Arborist. Trees are to be pruned on all sides,except as noted on the bid form. b.The goals for pruning will be to improve crown structure,to eliminate present conflicts while preventing future problems and to maintain an acceptable appearance of the pruned trees. The overall objective of pruning is to shape the tree to its natural and characteristic form. No topping of trees will be performed, and no more than one-third (1/3) of a tree's crown will be removed. c.Pruning of trees will primarily involve a tree maintenance operation including: 1.The removal of dead,diseased,damaged or weakened branches; 2.The removal of watersprouts and suckers on the trunk and main scaffold branches; 3.The removal of other competing and interfering branches such as: a.branches growing toward the center of the crown b.branches competing with the main leader c. branches occupying space in the periphery of the crown required by other branches for development OPH - 1999 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 4 4.The removal of low hanging branches and limbs including: a.those interfering with private property vegetation and structures b.those interfering with sight lines at intersections c. those hanging less than 12 feet over the public thoroughfare 5) Trimming cuts shall follow the natural target pruning guidelines as shown in the following diagram, being careful not to cut into the branch collar: • Proper Pruning Principles Dead Branch-E-a Ii, III (i i e Living Branch �� I \ ranc 'N` �}ciRi C Branch �' �,,�*41,. �'`// 1ori;� 0 Collar ` 1 i �0% i Branch First cut part way 1 ;' through the branch ( i I Collar at A.then cut it off I i� at B.Make the final 1 l X (Do not cut along cut at C-O. line C-X) Hardwoods 4. Disposal, Clean-Up and Access a.Disposal and Clean-Up-The contractor shall arrange for the removal and disposal of all tree materials including: branches,twigs, leaves,chips and sawdust. The contractor will be required to clean up the street and boulevard at the completion of each working day. All costs of disposal and clean-up should be included in the bid for pruning work. b.Access-The contractor may utilize City streets for the removal operation, provided that traffic access is available at the end of each working day. 1999 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid City of Oak Park Heights Mailed quotes due by 4:00 p.m.Wed. Jan. 20, 1999. PROPOSAL OF: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: * copy of current certificate of liability insurance attached Pruning of Boulevard Trees (trees to be pruned consist of green ash(35%), silver maple(23%),Norway maple(10%), hackberry and elm(each 5%),linden(6%)and other species(16%)) Diameter Class No. of Trees Unit Cost Total Cost (dbh in inches) 1 - 10 86 11 -15 80 16 - 20 27 21 - 29 15 30 and over 2 group of trees to be pruned street side only for 12 ft. clearance Diameter Class No. of Trees Hourly or Unit Total Cost (dbh in inches) Cost 12-34 18 Total Job Cost: (please include appropriate tax) By: (signature of officer) Date: (print name and title) OPH - 1999 Tree Pruning Contractor Qualifications 1. List of References/Similar Projects Company or City Contact Name Phone Number Last Work Date 2. Name of person who will supervise this work and the number of years experience. 3.List of motorized equipment available for this contract. List type,size(i.e. 2 ton truck) 4. 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General Description of the Work The work to be performed consists of pruning specified deciduous trees within the boulevard right-of-way in accordance with the standards of acceptable arboriculture practices,as outlined in the Technical Specifications and subject to the approval of the Municipal Arborist. An itemized list of all trees to be pruned is available upon request from the Community Development Dept., City of Oak Park Heights(phone: 439-4439). 3. Information Concerning Working Conditions Contractors should inform themselves of the conditions under which the work is to be performed concerning the site of the work,the obstacles which may be encountered,and all other relevant matters concerning the work to be performed. Once the contract is awarded,the contract shall not be allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning which the bidders may have informed themselves of prior to the bidding. 4. Submission Requirements The contractor's estimate for tree pruning should be submitted to the Oak Park Heights Municipal Arborist, Community Development Department, 14168 N. 57th St., Box 2007, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 55082 (fax: 439-0574).Contractors should use the form"1999 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid" located in this packet. Contractors should submit a copy of their current certificate of liability insurance coverage along with their bid. The contractor should also submit a copy of the completed page in this packet entitled"Contractor Qualifications". The deadline for submission of all requested items is 4:00 p.m. on Wed. Jan. 20, 1999. Tree City U.S.A. R OPH - 1999 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 2 5. Basis of Contract Award The City reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. The award of the pruning contract is based in part on the lowest bid; however, the City reserves the right to factor r P ast work,references and available e ui ment into their dec ision regarding the bid award. d. 6. Project Completion Date The boulevard tree pruning is to be completed by March 31, 1999. 7. Subcontractors The tree pruning contract will be between the City and the contractor which has made the successful bid. The contractor shall not execute an agreement with any subcontractor to perform any portion of the work until the contractor has received written approval for such subcontractor from the City of Oak Park Heights. 8. Payment for Work Performed Payment of the pruning contract will be made on the basis of the quoted unit prices for the work performed. The tree contractor shall be paid for the work performed after completion of the work, submission of an itemized invoice to the City of Oak Park Heights,and inspection of completed work by the Municipal Arborist. If it is determined „ upon inspection that the required work has not been fully completed,the contractor will be notified and will be paid only upon satisfactory completion of all work. 4 OPH - 1999 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 3 Technical Specifications 1. Inspection of the Site Contractors should acquaint themselves with the existing conditions relating to the pruning and should inform themselves as to the facilities involved,the difficulties,and the restrictions that may be encountered in the performance of the contract. 2. Method of Measure Each h tree shall be measured by the City and may be verified at any time by the contractor. The diameter of the tree shall be measured at breast height(4.5 feet above ground level). If the tree is forked at a point less than 4.5 feet above the ground, the diameter will be measured below the fork. If there is a clump of multiple stems,each stem will be measured individually. For trees with multiple trunks,which are each less than 10 inches in diameter,the trunk diameters will be added together to determine size class. For trees with multiple trunks,which are each greater than 10 inches in diameter,the trunks will be counted separately and put in the appropriate size class. 3. Pruning of Trees Along the Boulevard Rights-of-Way a.All pruning shall be done in a professional manner in accordance with current acceptable arboricultural standards and subject to the approval of the Municipal Arborist. Trees are to be pruned on all sides,except as noted on the bid form. b.The goals for pruning will be to improve crown structure, to eliminate present conflicts while preventing future problems and to maintain an acceptable appearance of the pruned trees. The overall objective of pruning is to shape the tree to its natural and characteristic form. No topping of trees will be performed, and no more than one-third (1/3) of a tree's crown will be removed. c.Pruning of trees will primarily involve a tree maintenance operation including: 1.The removal of dead, diseased, damaged or weakened branches; 2.The removal of watersprouts and suckers on the trunk and main scaffold branches; 3.The removal of other competing and interfering branches such as: a. branches growing toward the center of the crown b.branches competing with the main leader c. branches occupying space in the periphery of the crown required by other branches for development OPH - 1999 Tree Pruning Instructions to Contractors - 4 4.The removal of low hanging branches and limbs including: a. those interfering with private property vegetation and structures b.those interfering with sight lines at intersections c. those hanging less than 12 feet over the public thoroughfare 5) Trimming cuts shall follow the natural target pruning guidelines as shown in the following diagram, being careful not to cut into the branch collar: Proper Pruning Principles• Dead Branch il; Living Branch ,--B �r 1 I I ! B �. �.� , rarIC C c P" i It //‘,A Branch �► ��'•��;�, � � R'� Collar �•` ` I #�!�' r' Branch First cut part way t ( I I %t Collar through the branch at A.then cut it off at B.Make the final I I J I X (Do not cut along cut at c-a line C-X) Hardwoods 4. Disposal, Clean-Up and Access a.Disposal and Clean-Up-The contractor shall arrange for the removal and disposal of all tree materials including: branches,twigs,leaves,chips and sawdust. The contractor will be required to clean up the street and boulevard at the completion of each working day. All costs of disposal and clean-up should be included in the bid for pruning work. b.Access-The contractor may utilize City streets for the removal operation, provided that traffic access is available at the end of each working day. 1999 Boulevard Tree Pruning Bid City of Oak Park Heights Mailed quotes due by 4:00 p.m.Wed. Jan. 20, 1999. PROPOSAL OF: ADDRESS: PHONE: FAX: * copy of current certificate of liability insurance attached Pruning of Boulevard Trees (trees to be pruned consist of green ash (35%), silver maple(23%), Norway maple(10%), hackberry and elm(each 5%),linden(6%)and other species(16%)) Diameter Class No. of Trees Unit Cost Total Cost (dbh in inches) 1 - 10 86 11 -15 80 16 - 20 27 21 - 29 15 30 and over 2 group of trees to be pruned street side only for 12 ft. clearance Diameter Class No. of Trees Hourly or Unit Total Cost (dbh in inches) Cost 12-34 1 8 Total Job Cost: (please include appropriate (P tax) By: (signature of officer) Date: (print name and title) I M OPH - 1999 Tree Pruning Contractor Qualifications 1. List of References/Similar Projects Company or City Contact Name Phone Number Last Work Date 2. Name of person who will supervise this work and the number of years experience. 3. List of motorized equipment available for this contract. List type,size(i.e.2 ton truck) 4. 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Stillwater, Minn. 55082 at� - 12 9�' — n ue-nf ;Na b r mci m of 9,LA.L.L) Eli CWSURE 9 • Fax PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATES, INC. Date: � / t.1 ---- To: kM-c.AL V.rti f 0 yC ^✓t C Company: 4 ,,.._ Fax Number: `('.34-057 4 Number of Pages Including This Cover Sheet: 3 From: Katharine D. WidIn Company: Plant Health Associates, Inc FAX NO (612)436 8811 :(call,first for voice contact) In-Case of Problems,'Call: (61 3 8811 Comments or Special Information: G.1r�v��� 7.)e.Tvak . ; 1 4; � ' \/ ?LANT HEALTH ASSOCIATES INC. 13457 Sixth St. N., Stillwater. MN.55082 Katharine D.Widin.Ph.D 612 436-8811 Plant Pathologist Mr.Tom Melena,City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights 14168 N. 57th St. Oak Park Heights,Minnesota 55082 4/8/98 To the City Administrator and City Council of Oak Park Heights: understand that the City of Oak Park Heights is interested in hiring me on a contract basis to serve as the City's Municipal Arborist . Consulting services which I can provide for the city are listed on the attachment_ 1 My hourl rates for municipal consulting g contracts(field,office and meeting timi�e)areas rf"k ". y... ,�•P ; I' y 1c � �.•'Y j H ' 1. 15 or more hours per month: $38.00/hour 2.6 -14 hours per month: $43.00/hour 3. 1-5 hours per month: $50.00/hour From what I know of the needs of the City of Oak Park Heights,t would suggest 15-20 hours/month year-round. Fees would be billed on an hourly basis and invoices submitted once per month. The contract for the remainder of 1998 would be$6,460. (based on 20 hours per month). 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Y� $U.lt !T_A. aaueuaouw.�uolpaatas sataa k= _. °ae ' 4,! ;M ,,t i f,spaau 2uuu td pu aaueu` . . ., ,..,, .array io} - $uluueld tptM ls!sse o3 -eaie 4,,,,- u1 pug spnenajnoq aql uo saaul J 1 t Mr ¢ six• .e . i_u��f "`"4.,,'AN, z ,-• ` .- aoueual 9'. ,�,•� k a ate,y y-y.».a ,&„.{ ,,--,a.� • a ti --t,_- N pus sprezzq'sloasut`aseastp.103�(1Jado1d alenud pue otignd uo saari loadsut :saateaas 2upinsuoD aasnosag IsZnUeN pus ,Gusaao,� .3u1 •sa;g1,4ossi! vises ;uald -a-lid 'uiplm •Q auusq;sx fib I; o.. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS • °-_- 14168 N. 57th Street•Box 2007 Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Phone: (612) 439-4439 FAX 439-0574, • 8/27/98 Please Water Your New Boulevard Tree! Your replacement boulevard tree will be planted soon. Its survival in the first two years depends on water. Please water your tree well twice a week from planting until the end of September, then water it once a week until the end of October. Next summer, water it once a week. It will need about 5 gallons of water each time. If the weather is hot and dry, it may need more. If we receive at least 1/2 inch of rain, you will not need to water that week. Keep the wood chip mulch around the tree. This keeps the roots cool and moist, reduces competition with grass roots and helps prevent lawnmower damage (a major killer of young trees). Thanks for your help. Together we can keep boulevard trees In Oak Park Heights! if you have any questions about your new tree or Its care, please call me at 439-4439. Kathy Widin Arborist Tree City U.S.A. $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P03 Memo to: Julie Hultman From: Kathy Wiclin,Arborist � 419/r '/2 (iY' or let e r - L s re, , ,der nu cl r: , b tl (please scnd by 11131198) 14855 57th St. N. - sugar maple 14863 57th St. N. - honcylocust 14865 57th St. N. - sugar maple 14875 57th St. N. - maple(already removed) 5668 Novak Ave. N. -red maple(to left of drive as face house) 14210 55th St. N. - sugar maple 13751 55th St. N. - sugar maple (to left of drive as lace house) 13785 55th St. N. - sugar maple 5710 Newberry Circle N. -red maple 5680 Newberry Ave. N. - linden Julie- please also send watering letter to these following addresses- trees are on boulevard beyond parking area 14891 57th St. N. - honeylocust 14890 57th St. N. (front of Unit 1) - linden 14880 57th St. N. (front of Unit 4) - honeylocust PiPrrr $ 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P01 Fax PLANT HEALTH ASSOCIATE'S, INC. Date: 6,27fs/ To: Company: u 1 Fax Number: " 0--C-2-4t Number of Pages Including This Cover Sheet: A-3, From: Katharino.D. Widin Company: Plant Health Associates, Inc. FAX NO.: (612)436-8811 (call first for voice contact) In Case of Problems, Call: (612)436-8811 • Comments or Special Information:i_ �?�,..�.., -,�.. ~ •� . P( .4" ".*Z1...._......,., -5 --12 1. . „. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS: Minnesota is home to many of our nation's natural resources, foremost among them are our beautiful and abundant forests; and WHEREAS: Trees are an increasingly vital resource in Minnesota today, enriching our lives by purifying the air, conserving soil, water and energy, creating jobs through a large forest products industry, serving as recreational settings, providing habitat for wildlife of all kinds, and creating beautiful landscapes to make our communities more liveable; and WHEREAS: Human activities such as construction damage, pollution and neglect, as well as climatic extremes, disease and insects threaten our trees, creating the need for concerted action to ensure the future of community and rural forests in our state and throughout the country; and WHEREAS: Each individual can act locally to improve the environment by planting trees and ensuring that these trees are protected and receive proper maintenance in the years ahead; and WHEREAS: Each year on the last Friday in the month of April and throughout the month of May, the people of Minnesota pay special tribute to the vital natural resource that our trees represent and dedicate themselves to the continued vitality of our state's community and rural forests; NOW, THEREFORE, I, David Schaaf, Mayor of the City of Oak Park Heights, do hereby proclaim April 24, 1998 to be ARBOR DAY and the month of May, 1998 to be ARBOR MONTH in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. y CITY OF .� .`: OAK PARK HEIGHTS 1=165 N. 37th Street • Box 2007 Oak Fark Heights, L• 35082 • Phone: (612) 439-4439 • FAX 439-0374 817198 Dear Resident, Due to the expenses associated with pruning and removal of storm-damaged trees from boulevards and parks this year, the city is postponing planting of new boulevard trees. These will be planted in May 1999, rather than in August as originally planned. You will receive a letter this winter regarding your preference for tree species, and planting locations will be marked in April 1999. If you have any questions regarding the planting of new boulevard trees. please call me at 439-4439. Katharine Widin Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Tree City U.S.A. 8/7/98 Dear Resident, Due to the expenses associated with pruning and removal of storm-damaged trees from boulevards and parks this year, the city is postponing planting of new boulevard trees. These will be planted in May 1999, rather than in August as originally planned. You will receive a letter this winter regarding your preference for tree species,and planting locations will be marked in April 1999. If you have any questions regarding the planting of new boulevard trees, please call me at 439-4439. Katharine Viiidin Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Memo to: Julie Hultman From: Kathy Widin,Arborist 8/7/98 Addresses for letter re: new boulevard trees to be planted May 1999 14817 U. 56th St. - L ���''' -5610 Newberry Ave. - ke- N-rn'c �ehs� 14791 U. 56th St.- a te `' -5630 Newberry Ave. - 14793 U. 56th St.- 9 ors -5640 Newberry Ave. -I_.a.uru.n eR 14805 U. 56th St.- -5645 Newberry Ave. _1641 aousm a.") ..14811 U. 56th St. - Chad Ju .fit. -5650 Newberry Ave.-44,44u,LA mon-t:n'Acc, -5660 Newberry Ave.- oo,.n „r►ems, -5775 Newgate Ave.- inter 4v 1110't -5665 Newberry Ave. - RWLA rl�kio c a 5605 Newgate Ave. - Kt.ucn -5670 Newberry Ave. -5675 Newberry Ave. -Wa‘un t,v o amaJ -5710 Newgate Cir. _ R°►mot 3'A i 11(4 -5685 Newberry Ave.. man_K- QRAV) —5700 Newgate Cir. 4 MaggLe- K -5695 Newberry Ave.- Lkotu 4i 44nruttL Ccit L 1da0(Kirk Schultz) Newgate Cir. -5715 Newberry Ave. - r -4-5,-wan Ow-4 5640 Newgate Cir.4(ai-ur Cocci -5735 Newberry Ave. - Parmio,Ns , 5630 Newgate Cir. -ovum Kala-i 1---a crd .5755 Newberry Ave. _(Lrt+hon 5620 Newgate Cir.- ��rr1 12 cnc�:� c,n vank./3 -5610 Newgate Cir.fnax t11.U.0 9 5h0,1i-han.nvioOL - 13025 56th St. Stan a- UaO O-LA °{' -13045 56th St.- bow e .Jo-rUL Ch°n_p156 - 13065 56th St.- ba-n Pa-y 3►u J( -13085 56th St.- Jolt A. Joh.r oc-4-) -13125 56th St. - LA.2- & h -13140 56th St.- '.- x_ r- o i aJk A cta.4 -13160 56th St. - 5(tp 1 hl c c FY -13165 56th St. - -.9iu,.;.. -13180 56th St.-- b `�taclC - 13205 56th St.- -13210 56th St. -Ga J--loc..ue,1 }.inn hick S-6(loci -13215 56th St. - KA n t°n bnun o j Lem 5640 Newell Cir.- ' o r� cI,v..c"koon 5650 Newell Cir. - bcn 6,bb 5670 Newell Cir. -5675 Newell Cir.- Scott- 4.6;.,x 5680 Newell Cir.- Sip} -5690 Newell Cir. - 6,0 5700 Newell Cir. 3 ho marl CITY OF ; .. OAK PARK HEIGHTS 14168 N. 57th Street•Box 2007 •Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone: (612) 439-4439 FAX 439-0574 • August 5, 1998 Dear Oak Park Heights Resident: A boulevard tree planted in front of your residence last Summer has been found to be dead or dying. This tree will be replaced under the one-year guarantee provided by the nursery that planted your tree. The dead or dying tree will be removed and the replacement tree planted by the end of August. If you have any questions about this, please contact me at 439-4439. Sincerely, Katharine idin Arborist KW:jah Tree City U.S.A. V 0 PLANT HEALTH ASC P02 Memo to: Julie Hultman From: Kathy Widin,Arborist 8/3/98 Addresses for letter re: trees replaced. under nurserLIME teeby 8� 98 (please send by 8/7/98) 14855 57th St. N. --9uger,aaaple_ (L0-1-1 P0b`riz o f 14863 57th St. N. -l+e ,00.)\ Blade OSIn 14865 57th St. N. - G-P 5C _ 14875 57th St. N. - . . � _ n� 5668 Novak Ave. N. • ... - .� . . 14210 55th St. N. -ou ar-fie k6 H e t 4• 1375] 55th St. N. - _ • • • - •• bo_ i. ) �� 137255 55th St. N. - . - 47/161 A.TAllzarl 5710 Newbcrry--Gi N. L n esz. Pane a , 5680 Newberry Ave. N. - linden 4.' Li b t uo cket' Julie - send no letter unless send to an association for these following addresses - trees are on boulevard beyond parking area 1489057th St. N. -lieneyleeuet- 14890 57th St. N. (front of Unit 1) -•tiedeer- 1418O 57th St. N, (front of Unit 4) - heneyieetiet- • CITY OF ': _. �;.. . OAK PARK HEIGHTS r` .rte• "� ••■•■• • 1:166 N. 57th Street • Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 35062 • Phone: (612) 4";9-4439 FAX 439-0574 8/7/98 Dear Resident, Due to the expenses associated with pruning and removal of storm-damaged trees from boulevards and parks this year, the city is postponing planting of replacement boulevard trees, other than those covered by a one-year guarantee. Replacement trees will be planted in May 1999, rather than in August as originally planned. You will receive a letter this winter regarding your preference for tree species, and planting locations will be marked in April 1999. If you have any questions regarding the planting of replacement boulevard trees, please call me at 439-4439. Katharine idin Arborist City of Oak Park Heights Tree City U.S.A. J efo t 8/7/98 Dear Resident, Due to the expenses associated with pruning and removal of storm damaged trees from boulevards and parks this year, the city is postponing planting of replacement boulevard trees,other than those covered by a one-year guarantee. Replacement trees will be planted in May 1999,rather than in August as originally planned. You will receive a letter this winter regarding your preference for tree species and planting locations will be marked in April 1999. If you have any questions regarding the planting of replacement boulevard trees, please call me at 439-4439. jit • Katharine idin Arborist City of Oak Park Heights w •1 Memo to: Julie Hultman From: Kathy Widin,Arborist 817198 Addresses for letter re: boulevard trees to be replaced May 1999 5668 Novak Ave. N. 9 - 5503 Oakgreen Place _ C&rm Ci> 5 -5507 Oakgreen Place _ 510ux... Mcrn -14010 53rd St. N.- Rol . �. oenn -14150 54th St. N. _ �y jay�,¢ c,t> -14211 55th St. N.- ,) a u n -14545 55th St. N. — -13887 56th N. ��,u„d O� st0 -.13950 56th St. N.- op P.n3 14299 56th St. N.- eis rrn a 14220 U. 54th St. N.— ' � ,u� .14359 U. 56th St. N.- ' r t ,ann r 14654 U. 56th St. N. -- 14231 57th St. N.—X96 C.ha P 14437 57th St. N. - 15206 62nd St. N. arm mtvwun _ -. Nu RESOLUTION 98-02-11 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS •.,, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY' S PARK COMMISSION TO BE AND ACT AS THE CITY TREE BOARD UNDER CITY ORDINANCE #1304 WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights has established by Ordinance 1304 the creation of a City Tree Board consisting of five members composed of citizens and residnets of the City of Oak Park Heights who are appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council; and, WHEREAS, the purpose and duties of the City' s Tree Board are to study, investigate, counsel, develop, and/or update annually and administer a written plan for the care, preservation, pruning, planting, replanting, removal and disposition of trees and shrubs in parks and along the streets and other public areas; and, WHEREAS, the City also maintains a commission known as the Park Board with five members designated by the City Council, whose tasks are to monitor and make recommendations to the City Council with regard to the development and use of the City' s parks; and, WHEREAS, the Park Commission is willing to take the time to -- be educated on horticultural issues and work with an established City Arborist; and, WHEREAS, it is expeditious for the Council in apportioning workload throughout the City to have the City' s Park Commission also function as the City' s Tree Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights as follows : 1. That the Park Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights is hereby established and shall also serve in the capacity of the Tree Board established under Ordinance 1304 . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be effective as of January 27, 1998 . Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this 27th day of January, 1998 . / /fi / ;� / ;/ • Dili.✓/ Mayor ATTEST: David D. Schaaf //61-6f- I ri City Administrator J y H 1st •