HomeMy WebLinkAbout#09 Hill Trail N. 201 Sytem Tree RemovalMAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: 1/3/2017
CONSENT
ITEM #: 9
AGENDA ITEM: Tree Removal at Hill Trl. N. 201 Drain Field System
SUBMITTED BY: Rob Weldon, Public Works Director
REVIEWED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
In 2015 Public Works was made aware of several large dead trees on a City owned 201Septic Drain Field
located adjacent to 8061 Hill Trl. N. It was the intend to remove the trees in the winter of 2015-2016 but
due to uncooperative weather conditions and the chance of damage to the drain field the project was
postponed. Over the summer of 2016 several phone calls have brought the need to remove the trees to the
attention of staff due to possible safety issues related to the dead trees falling on private dwellings
bordering the drain field.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the City Council authorize removal of 4 dead trees on the Hill Trl. N 201 Septic Drain Field
adjacent to 8061 Hill Trl. N due to safety concerns of neighboring residents.
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Bids were obtained in the summer of 2016 for the removal and disposal of stated trees. To refrain from
doing unnecessary damage to the drain field and adjoining property it is recommended to do this work in
the winter months while there is frost in the ground. Both contractors that submitted bids plan to use
equipment that will cause minimal impact to the drain field while cutting and removing trees. During
periods of work, Hill Trl. N will see intermittent daytime closers in order to facility removal of trees and
equipment staging. All disturbed areas will be reconditioned in the spring to their existing conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budget impact for this project shall be and amount not to exceed $5,800 funded through the Sewer Utility
Account.
City Council Meeting 1/3/2017 Consent Item
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OPTIONS:
• Authorize removal or trees.
• Deny removal of trees.
• Table for further discussion
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends removal of 4 large dead trees at the Hill Trl. 201 Drain field. For an amount not to
exceed $5,800.
“Move to authorize removal of dead trees located on the city owned 201 Drain field adjacent to
8016 Hill Trl. N for an amount not to exceed $5,800”
ATTACHMENTS:
• BJ Haines Tree Service Quote
• M&S Tree Removal Quote
Estimate
Date
7/29/2016
Estimate #
23
Name / Address
1067 Nolan AVE N.
Stillwater MN 55082
Project
TotalBy signing this estimate you except and authorize M&S Tree Removal to carry out and
perform all work outlined in this estimate you furthermore agree to pay in full apon
completion of the work the agreed upon price on this estimate
Authorized representative signiture________________________
Title___________________________
Date __________________________
Description Qty Rate Total
remove 1 dead red oak tree from middle of drain field 3,200.00 3,200.00
remove 2 dead red oak tree's from south west corner of drain field 4,000.00 4,000.00
Sales Tax 7.125% 0.00
$7,200.00