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6. Type of Tree Stock <br /> <br />Selected text was: "For all required plantings, all trees shall be free of insects, diseases, <br />or mechanical injuries and have straight trunk(s) and a form characteristic of the species." <br /> <br />7. Use of Native Species <br /> <br />Consensus was to not have a section on native species but utilize the following text as a <br />preamble to the City's List of Recommended Trees: "The following percentage of all <br />vegetation, excluding all turfgrass and groundcovers, required by this Section shall be <br />indigenous to Minnesota. In order to facilitate growers who may need to reassess field <br />stock, the following dates are established to institute a minimum percentage: (a) Thirty <br />percent (30%) upon the effective date of this ordinance; and (b) Thirty-five percent <br />(35%) beginning (c) Forty percent (40%) beginning " <br /> <br />8. Spacing at Time of Planting <br /> <br />Consensus was to not have a section on spacing, but utilize the following text as a second <br />paragraph in the preamble to the Recommended Tree List: "The spacing of new trees <br />must be compatible with spatial site limitations and with responsible consideration <br />toward specie size when mature." <br /> <br />When compiling the tree list be formatted as a table and include a column for each <br />species that identifies the recommended spacing between plantings. <br /> <br />9. Minimum Planting Area Dimensions <br /> <br />Consensus was not to address minimum planting areas as a separate section in the <br />ordinance but rather add another column to the Recommended Tree List or table that <br />identifies the planting area required for each species. <br /> <br />10. Planting Distances From Curb and Sidwalk <br /> <br />Consensus was that recommended planting distances from curb and sidewalks should <br />also be addressed in the table of recommended trees. <br /> <br />11. Planting Distances Along Streets Where There is No Curb <br /> <br />Consensus was that recommended planting distances along streets where there is no curb <br />should be addressed in the table of recommended trees. <br /> <br />12. Planting Distance From Street Comers and Driveways <br /> <br />Consensus was that recommended planting distance from comers and driveways should <br />be addressed in the table of recommended trees. <br /> <br /> <br />