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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING A TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT WITH 4 SEASONS TREE CARE, INC.
WHEREAS, proper forest management has many positive effects including
increasing property values, aesthetics, reducing energy costs, attracting wildlife,
reducing stormwater runoff, and providing an overall higher quality of life; and
WHEREAS, regular trimming of boulevard and parkland trees are necessary to
maintain proper health and prevent damage and hazardous conditions to the public; and
WHEREAS, quote proposals were solicited from qualified tree contractors to
provide a two- person crew, bucket truck, chipper, and chip truck for tree trimming
activities; and
WHEREAS, quotes ranged between $130 to $150 per hour, with the lowest
responsible quote submitted by 4 Seasons Tree Care, Inc. of Pierz, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, tree trimming is included in the adopted 2011 Budget in the amounts
of $9,000 in Forestry (100- 4360 -3030) and $2,000 in Parks Maintenance (100 -4360-
3030).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The quote of $130 per hour submitted by 4 Seasons Tree Care to trim boulevard
and parkland trees is hereby accepted by the City.
2. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed, for and on
behalf of the City, to execute and enter into an independent contractor
agreement with 4 Seasons Tree Care, Inc. upon satisfactory review by the City
Attorney.
Adop this 24 day of January, 2011.
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ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)