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• 6/21 /2010 S�c$ TREE SPECIALISTS �I lll l'. (�Altl�:. IA11)\t'AI'I:.NAI:�'I'I-tiAN('1: g i)I lll:ti Ku�nrCO�cu�Tnvtt - WcxinPre�mu«s �YIVI'-51tiR � \(>V\ I.�TAUll�lll�ll �+YS Pat Trudgeon Community Development Director 2660 Civic Center Dr. Roseville, MN 55113 Dear Pat, � � , � . .. „�,�� Accretlited by the Tree Cnra IncAistry As� �nhon It was helpful to meet you and two of the homeowners from the properties adjacent to 1450 County Road C property. I now have a better idea of the site lines, view, trees and other site issues. Based on this, I have some general recommendations to get us started. First, evergreen trees will provide the best potential for year-round screening. But in order for newly planted evergreens to thrive they will need adequate light. This will mean removing some of the volunteer deciduous trees that are now growing between the fences. Though many of these are small at this time, they are fast-growing trees like boxelder that will out-compete any evergreens that will be planted. Equally important will be to maintain the planted area by removing any new volunteer trees, at least until the new evergreen trees become well established. This may mean a period of five years or more. Proper plant selection will be important to achieving good screening, relatively fast growth and good survival. Planting on the north side of the wooden fence and in the back yards of the homes involved will provide the best screening rather than trying to create a narrow, living fence. All parties should keep in mind that we will have to make some compromises between fast growth, good screening and survivability. I think it is important that I approve of the final plant selection to ensure we achieve this compromise. At this time, I recommend arborvitaes for plantings in linear groups (mini-hedges) and smaller openings among existing trees and white spruce or the popular black hills spruce for larger areas like the back yards just south of the fence. Balsam fir may be an option for areas with the densest shade. However, this tree provides a more open form and slower growth so it may be used only when there is no better alternative. White pine is another choice for back yards. Slow growing at first, it does well in shady environments. Exact placement of the new trees will likely be my responsibility. I can place tlags at each planting site so that all parties can visualize the planting plan. Once all agree on locations, I can develop a tree list so Mr. Albrecht can purchase the plant material. Instructions on proper planting techniques may also be necessary. Submitted, ��y�,, � �-�. Stephen Nicholson CF 405 Hardman Ave S, South St. Paul, MN 55075 - Office: 651-451-8907 - Fax: 651-451-1787 - Online: www.sstree.com