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City of <br /> Elk Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 6.2 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> General Business June 16, 2014 Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Acknowledge Tree Donations from Midwest Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Landscapes Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Adopt,by motion,the resolution acknowledging tree donations from Midwest Landscapes. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Parks and Recreation staff was contacted by Midwest Landscapes in Otsego who offered to donate up to <br /> 20-trees at a value of$9,590. <br /> Staff determined,based on the size and species,that the dog park and new playground area at Orono <br /> Park would be a good location for the new trees. Staff had planned for to install trees at the dog park <br /> since it was moved from Lion's Park. <br /> The trees are large in diameter, 4 to 5.5 inches in size,in a variety of Maple,Honey Locust,Linden, and <br /> Oak <br /> Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 465.03, resolutions acknowledging contributions must be adopted by a <br /> four-fifths vote. <br /> Adam Zopfi, President of Midwest Landscapes,will be at the meeting to be recognized for the donations. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> Midwest Landscapes donated up to 20 trees with a value of$9,950 to the City of Elk River. The trees <br /> were spaded by Tri-co Tree Movers at a cost of$160 per tree for a total cost of$3,200. This will be paid <br /> from the Park Improvement Fund. <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Resolution Acknowledging Donation <br /> P a w E A E U s r <br /> NaA f RE] <br />