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in the past with good results and posess the equipment and ability to successfully remove diseased trees from back yards and park areas in Mounds View. As a note, these costs are about 25% greater than last year’s costs. Also, there were a total of 39 such trees removed by contractors last year. The City Forester recommends entering into contract with each of these firms at their respective low bids. Tree Removal Quotes – With Access Front yard and boulevard (“accessible”) trees were removed in 2006 at $15.00 per diameter inch by 4 Seasons Tree Care. 4 Seasons Tree Care has agreed to renew their contract for 2007 with no increase in their unit prices. As a note, in 2006 there were 79 of these trees (including stumps) removed. The City Forester highly recommends renewal of this contract. Tree Trimming Quotes were accepted for boulevard and park tree trimming from two companies. 4 Seasons Tree Care submitted the low quote at $125.00 per hour for two workers, boom truck, and chipping truck. Precision Tree Service offered a quote of $175.00 per hour. This low quote is also about 25% greater than last year. The annual cost of trimming has been between $5,000 and $8,000. Again the City Forester recommends awarding a contract to 4 Seasons Tree Care for tree trimming services in 2007. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve awarding a contract to Minnesota Tree Surgeons for the removal of trees up to 28.5 inches in diameter, and Upper Cut Tree for the removal of trees with a diameter greater than 28.5 inches for trees with no vehicle access. Staff also recommends renewing the current contract the City has with 4 Seasons Tree Care for the removal of trees with vehicle access. Staff also recommends awarding a contract to 4 Seasons Tree Care for tree trimming services. Respectfully Submitted, Greg Lee, Director of Public Works