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Action Requested <br />Receive update on city beautification initiatives in the downtown area. <br />Background/ Discussion <br />One of the goals identified in the 2013-2014 visioning process was city beautification. "Flave attractive, <br />welcoming streetscapes at city entrances and primary corridors." Under this goal, three capital <br />improvement tasks were identified: <br />Cl: "Prepare plans to improve primary intersections with landscaping, lighting, and hardscapm'g." <br />C4: "Complete improvements to primary intersections." <br />C5: "Implement median and streetscape design and maintenance standards." <br />'free Replacements along Main Street in Downtown <br />Three dead boulevard trees along Main Street were replaced last fall. The trees struggled, and ultimately <br />died due to a number of factors. The trees have very little space to grow and the pavement runs up to the <br />trunk, limiting the amount of water the toot system receives. <br />The replacement included removing some of the pavers installing tree grates, improving the planting soil, <br />and replacing the trees with a Japanese Tree Lilac. These changes permit water to reach the soil, protect <br />the roots and trunk, and 'increase the odds of long-term growth. Main Street through downtown is well <br />traveled and receives a large amount of pedestrian traffic, a prime location for improved beautification. <br />.A number of other trees along Main Street are struggling and will be replaced with a similar process on <br />an as needed basis. <br />Ding Avenue Parking Lot <br />The area between the parking lot and the sidewalk along Highway 10 includes a number of Ash trees and <br />landscape rock. The space will benefit from improved landscaping and staff has been working on plans <br />for the area. Improvements include replacing struggling trees with a different species to avoid impacts <br />from the Flmerald.Ash Borer beetle. The planting will include a variety of shrubs and perennials to <br />provide year-round color, interest, and screening. The project will be installed during the 2015 growing <br />season. <br />P 1-1—F-Me— V <br />Template U 1 <br />pdatcd 4/ 4 WNA�TUJRE <br />