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Program. The Renewal Program included 77 projects and was a $19-million-dollar <br />ЊЊЏ <br />undertaking which was completed on time and under budget. <br />ЊЊА <br />Brokke wished Evenson good l <br />ЊЊБ <br />and Planning for the City of Maple Grove. <br />ЊЊВ <br />Commission Chair Newby thanked Evenson for his service. <br />ЊЋЉ <br />Evenson stated that everything that has been accomplished is a tribute to the community <br />ЊЋЊ <br />here in Roseville and how rewarding it is to go out and see people utilizing the parks. <br />ЊЋЋ <br />Langton Lake Park Declining Oak Tree Area- <br />ЊЋЌ <br />The trees on the north side of Langton Lake Park located behind the ball fields are ending <br />ЊЋЍ <br />their useful life. There is concern as they are potentially creating a hazardous condition <br />ЊЋЎ <br />that could lead to falling trees. Brokke showed pictures of the tree deterioration. <br />ЊЋЏ <br />Brokke explained that Parks and Recreation staff has evaluated and inspected the trees in <br />ЊЋА <br />the area. Upon inspection a number of trees were identified as being in in poor condition. <br />ЊЋБ <br />The staff recommendation was to remove several of the trees. <br />ЊЋВ <br />In the last few weeks, a very large limb has subsequently broken off and fell on the trail. <br />ЊЌЉ <br />Several other trees and limbs are imminent in the same area. <br />ЊЌЊ <br />Commission Chair Newby questioned if it is a disease that is causing the deterioration? <br />ЊЌЋ <br />Brokke confirmed that it is just a function of age and maybe some potential land erosion <br />ЊЌЌ <br />and compaction. <br />ЊЌЍ <br />In addition, there are a number of erosion issues in the area. Brokke shared pictures of the <br />ЊЌЎ <br />erosion concerns. <br />ЊЌЏ <br />Brokke confirmed that a Certified Arborist surveyed the area and agreed with the staff <br />ЊЌА <br />recommendation to take down the declining trees. Consideration is being given to a <br />ЊЌБ <br />restoration plan for the area. A few of the trees need to be remove immediately to ensure <br />ЊЌВ <br />that there is not a public safety concern. <br />ЊЍЉ <br />Commission Chair Newby communicated that he had received an inquiry via e-mail <br />ЊЍЊ <br />questioning if a certified Arborist had evaluated the area. Brokke reiterated that this was <br />ЊЍЋ <br />completed and the Arborist agreed with the Parks and Recreation recommendation to <br />ЊЍЌ <br />remove the trees. <br />ЊЍЍ <br />stated that we need to air on the side of caution with such a busy <br />ЊЍЎ <br />trail. <br />ЊЍЏ <br />Commissioner Heikkila questioned the communication plan to citizens. <br />ЊЍА <br />Ѝ <br /> <br /> <br />