5.1. SR 01-27-2003
Item# 5.1
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent
DATE: January 24, 2003
SUBJECT: Roadside Tree Trimming/Removal
We have invited residents with concerns or questions regarding our roadside tree
trimming/removal program to the January 27th Council meeting. In addition, Staff will be on
hand to provide additional input.
Item# 4.3
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phil Hals, Street/Park Superintendent
DATE: December 12, 2002
SUBJECT: Right of Way Vegetation Management
Part of our ongoing road maintenance includes brush and tree trimming. Attached are
drawings and a map that show the intended trimming zone and the developments that are in
need of ROW maintenance.
It is my intention to develop a policy that will be reviewed annually by the City Council that
will indicate trim zones, procedures and affected developments. This will provide residents
with the information in advance, which will help reduce the public perception that right of
way trimming is just a random indiscriminate act.
City streets that are canopied with large tree tops that meet over the center have a definite
grace and appeal, and I certainly don't want to ruin that. The need for maintenance trimming
comes when trees grow toward the light and limbs actually come in contact with vehicles and
snowplow equipment. Once the trees and brush are removed, our summer roadside mowing
program keeps most areas under control.
Recommendation:
City Council receives information and approves proposed trim areas.
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City of Elk River
Roadside Tree Trimming
Resident: The City of Elk River Street/Park
Department will be roadside trimming in the
near futu reo
For any concerns, please contact the Elk River
Street/Park Department at (763) 441-4910
Thank You!
Urban Section
TREE WILL BE CUT OFF
A T GROUND LEVEL
City of Elk River
Roadside Tree Trimming
Resident: The City of Elk River Street/Park
Department will be roadside trimming in the
near future.
For any concerns, please contact the Elk River
Street/Park Department at (763) 441-4910
Thank You!
Rural Section
CLEAR SPACE
TREE WILL BE CUT OFF
A T GROUND LEVEL
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January 7, 2003
To Elk River City Council and Administrative Staff:
We would like to request that the Elk River City Council provide an opportunity for
public discussion, at a future meeting, and enact a policy change in regards to the
removal of trees within 10 feet of the road in regions they have classified as rural.
The reason the policy has come to our attention is the city staff has marked many trees in
our neighborhood for removal. Many of these trees are over 30 years old and are located
along roads, with many human dwellings, where the traffic should not exceed 30 miles
per hour. We consider the trees to be an amenity to our neighborhood worth thousands of
dollars and an environmental asset to our community.
Sincerely Yours,
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January 7, 2003
To Elk River City Council and Administrative Staff:
We would like to request that the Elk River City Council provide an opportunity for
public discussion, at a future meeting, and enact a policy change in regards to the
removal of trees within 10 feet of the road in regions they have classified as rural.
The reason the policy has come to our attention is the city staffhas marked many trees in
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per hour. We consider the trees to be an amenity to our neighborhood worth thousands of
dollars and an environmental asset to our community.
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