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Mounds View City Council March 28,2011 <br /> • Regular Meeting Page 5 <br /> E. Resolution 7763, Approving Contracts with 4 Seasons Tree Care, Inc. and <br /> Upper Cut Tree Services to Perform 2011 Tree Removals. <br /> Public Works Director DeBar stated as part of the City's forestry activities, the City removes <br /> trees in City parks and along rights-of-way. These trees could pose a hazard to sight lines or <br /> could be diseased. The City has contracted the tree removal work in the past. Quotes have been <br /> solicited. He noted the City had $28,000 for tree removal within the 2011 budget. Staff <br /> recommends the Council approve tree removal contracts with 4 Seasons Tree Care and Upper <br /> Cut Tree Service. <br /> Council Member Stigney questioned if tree trimming was handled through this contract. Public <br /> Works Director DeBar noted tree trimming was solicited under a separate bid and 4 Seasons <br /> Tree Care would be the vendor providing these services for the City. <br /> Council Member Stigney requested a copy of the tree trimming agreement. <br /> Council Member Mueller asked if the contract included stump removal. Public Works Director <br /> DeBar indicated stumps were ground down in front yards and this service was included in the <br /> price of the contract. <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7763, <br /> • Approving Contracts with 4 Seasons Tree Care, Inc. and Upper Cut Tree Services to Perform <br /> 2011 Tree Removals. <br /> Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. <br /> F. Resolution 7756, Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the <br /> City and LELS 232 about a Training Stipend. <br /> City Administrator Ericson indicated this item was brought before the Council at the March 14th <br /> meeting and was postponed to this evening. He explained the training stipend was not currently <br /> in the Sergeant's contract, but was included in the Patrol Officer's contract, LELS 204. As a <br /> result of recent promotions to Sergeant, training recently conducted by the department was <br /> completed by Sergeants. <br /> City Administrator Ericson stated a representative of LELS recommended the Council approve a <br /> memorandum of understanding allowing for a training stipend to compensate the Sergeants for <br /> their training efforts in the amount of$154.50 per month. This stipend would only be paid on <br /> months when training was completed. The memorandum of understanding was reviewed by the <br /> City Attorney and he had no objections. He requested the Council discuss the item and make a <br /> recommendation. <br /> Council Member Stigney questioned where the City was with the LELS contract at this time. <br /> City Administrator Ericson noted negotiations were on hold at this time pending the outcome of <br /> • the legislative session. <br />