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UMW 6. ASS MI S <br />(Rg HRR1U <br />Memo <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members <br />FROM: Lee Elfering, City Engineer <br />DATE: July 2, 2014 <br />RE: Tree Reimbursement — 316 Little Canada Road <br />Mr. Ed Stafki owns the property located at 316 Little Canada Road and was one of the <br />property owners that agreed to an easement across their property for the sidewalk <br />extension along Little Canada Road. In our discussions with Mr. Stafki about the <br />easement and construction it was expressed that we were going to try to save the crab <br />apple tree that was in the northeast corner of his property. The construction impacted <br />the roots of the tree more significantly than anticipated and it was determined in the field <br />that the tree should be removed at this time. <br />Some residents were compensated for the loss of trees due to the sidewalk installation <br />as part of the easement payment, but Mr. Stafki was not because attempt was going to <br />be made in the field to protect the tree. Mr. Stafki has indicated that he would rather <br />receive monetary compensation for the tree rather than have a replacement tree <br />installed. Therefore, we are recommending that the City reimburse Mr. Stafki $220.00 <br />for the loss of the tree, which is the amount it would cost to have a replacement tree <br />installed. <br />10062 Flanders Court NE — Blaine, MN 55449 — Ph: (763) 780-0450 Fax (763) 780-0452 <br />Memo -070214 -CC (Tree Compensation - 316 LC Road) <br />