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• • December 9, 2002 To: Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Lino Lakes City Council EXHIBIT # 8 Mr. Mayor and esteemed planning and council members: my name is Charles A. Pfingsten, II, the proud owner of Charlie's Tree Service, L.L.C. of Lino Lakes. A brief description of my background: 21 plus years in the tree care industry which includes the management of 14 crews on multi- million dollar contracts with Northern States Power Company. I am a Certified Arborist, trained in tree sciences and tree biology, a Minnesota Licensed Tree Inspector, member in good standing with the International Society of Abori- culture, Minnesota Society of Aboriculture and Quad Area Chamber of Commerce. My tree care business was established in 1997 and has always been a profitable endeavor. The growth of my business has enabled me to purchase all the equipment that I need to provide a variety of services to my customers. Some of my tree care projects include work with the Lino Lakes City Forester, Marty Asleson and Rick DeGardner of the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment. The remainder of my work is a combination of commercial, private residential and several townhome communities which entails working with townhome management companies. My work also includes tree disease and insect diagnosis as well as construction related afflictions. I have provided tree care service in many communities including but not limited to Lino Lakes, Circle Pines, Shoreview, White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Grant Township, North Oaks, Stillwater, Forest Lake and Wyoming. I have a strong committment to my customers and their tree care needs. I provide a good, honest service today and will continue to do so into the future. I am and will continue to be a viable part of our community and surrounding commu- nities. My intention for the property at 908 1/2 Maple St. will be to park as much of my equipment inside the structure as is possible at all times. Two items may not fit: a 16ft bobcat trailer and my field office which is used for self- funded research at various times throughout the year. Intended improvements shall be the elimination of current undesirable trees to be replaced with evergreens on the exposed north, west and south sides. Currently, these three sides have a privacy fence which will remain in place. In addition, I would eliminate the double -gate between 908 1/2 Maple and 908 Orange in order to finish off with the continua- tion of the privacy fence. (See attached drawing)