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_U _\.( ITEM 6. <br /> ` TO: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION <br /> River FROM: PHILIP HALS, STREET/PARK SUPT. <br /> DATE: FEBRUARY 25, 1993 <br /> SUBJECT: PLANT A TREE DAY <br /> Representatives from Winnetka tree farm in Brooklyn Park would <br /> like to involve the City of Elk River in a program to encourage <br /> residents to plant trees. This is how it works: <br /> 1. The City advertises an evening tree seminar. A City staff <br /> member and a person from Winnetka Tree Farms put on an <br /> hour long class on tree choices, proper planting <br /> techniques and safety concerns. <br /> 2 . Residents who attend the seminar are given a coupon good <br /> for an additional 20% off tree sale prices at Winnetka <br /> Farms for the tree sale on April 24 and 25. <br /> 3. The City can use the dollar value of this sale towards the <br /> designation of official "Minnesota Tree City, " without <br /> actually expending City funds. <br /> • 4 . In addition, if the City wanted to offer a $25.00 <br /> reimbursement to residents for each tree of 1 1/2" <br /> diameter or larger that they planted on their property <br /> that was located within 20 feet of the curb line. A <br /> consideration such as this has merit in that the City <br /> would gain boulevard trees and not have to plant or water <br /> them and the property owners would gain front yard trees. <br /> The Park and Recreation Commission should consider this <br /> proposal and make a recommendation to the City Council at the <br /> joint meeting on 3/8/93. <br /> • <br /> 720 Dodge Avenue N.W., Elk River, Minnesota 55330 (612) 441-7420 <br />