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Our tree trimmers use substation sites and service centers in the immediate area they are trimming as temporary staging facilities. This is a reasonable work practice, one that helps us to avoid delays in completing the job and unnecessary travel costs that increase electricity prices. Tree Trimming Is An Accessory Use Mr. Grittman's January 6, 2004 memorandum identifies line clearance activities as not reasonably necessary and incidental to the conduct of the primary use of the site. Tree trimming activities are definitely linked to the successful operation of our substation. Proper tree trimming will reduce the chance that a tree or tree limb will drop onto feeder wires that could result in an instantaneous trip back to the substation and cause an extended outage in the area. Win -Win Situation Can Be Reached A vegetative screen along Rice Street comprised of Norway spruce trees will provide beautification and adequate coverage for temporary parking of our line clearance vehicles. Our corporate arborist has worked with your city planner Mr. Grittman to select Norway spruce trees as a salt, insect and disease tolerant and weather resilient species to shield our intermittent vehicle storage needs. While our site has always been well maintained over the years in terms of lawn maintenance and waste debris removal, the proposed evergreen planting will enhance the city's entrance or gateway area along Rice Street. If you have any further concerns regarding the information provided in this written response, please feel free to contact me directly at (651) 458 -1228. I look forward to a positive outcome and resolution of this matter. Sincerely, Colette Jur Manager Community & Local Government Relations Cc: Joel Hanson, City Administrator Steve Grittman, City Planner Jessica Jagoe, Code Enforcement Officer Dennis Fallon, Vegetation Management Team Leader