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PURCHASE OF TRLE$ FOR CITY <br /> Dy: Merland Otto <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />Dave Hartley and I each received calls from Henry Sandbu!te from <br />Noble Nursery on August 16 regarding the City's interest in <br />purchasing trees. Attached is a letter and flyer from Mr. <br />Sandbulte indicating the size and cost of trees which are available <br />this fall at greatly reduced sale prices (e.g. 2-1/2 to 4" trees <br />for $90.00). <br /> <br />The Parks Commission has requested in the 1990 budget $18,500 for <br />landscaping at Central and Autumn Heights Parks. While, the budget <br />has not yet been approved, there is a continuing demand for trees <br />at city Parks. As a means of comparison, recent bids on plant <br />material in this size range have been $225.00 to $375.00. <br /> <br />This offer represents an opportunity to achieve substantially more <br />"bang for the buck" than we otherwise are able to achieve. <br /> <br />Quotes on similar material were received and the City Council <br />authorized the purchase up to $14,999.99 for approximately 160 <br />trees at their August 22nd meeting. <br /> <br />Observation: <br /> <br />Volunteers will be needed to help stake trees approximately mid- <br />October. At present, trees are planned to be planted in Central, <br />Autumn Heights, and River's Bend Parks. Mark Boos has indicated <br />an interest in planting trees at a number of City parks. <br /> <br />Commission Action: <br />Will be based on your discussion. <br /> <br />Review Checklist: <br /> <br />City Administrator <br />city Attorney <br />City Engineer <br />Community Development Dir. <br /> <br />Chief of Police <br />Finance Officer <br />Public Works Supt. <br />Other <br /> <br />X <br />X <br /> <br /> <br />