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Tree Planting Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the DEVELOPER shall plant two new two-inch diameter overstory trees in the front lot of Lot 1, Block 2. One tree shall be deciduous (min, 2.5" d.b.h.) and one shall be coniferous (min. 6' in height). In addition, the DEVELOPER shall do the following: Minimizing the impact of construction on trees in accordance with Minnesota Extension Service publication "Protecting Trees From Construction Damage" (Publication #NR-FO-6135-S). In the event the weather is not conducive to tree planting at the time of Certificate of Occupancy, the Building Permit holder shall place a cash deposit in the amount of $300.00 for trees in an escrow account with the CITY and upon verification of the planting being accomplished, said cash deposit shall be refunded to the Building Permit holder, Failure of the Builder to' comply With the. planting requirement within a reasonable time frame following a determination by the CITY that weather conditions are conducive to planting shall give the CITY authority to cause the planting, the cost of which shall be charged to the escrow account and the Builder shall not be eligible for a refund of the cash deposit made for this purpose. Tree Disease Prevention and Disposal. The DEVELOPER shall prevent the introduction and spread of tree disease into the residual tree populations of the Plat and adjoining properties as well as mitigate the effects of construction activity on tree health, within and outside of the Plat. The DEVELOPER, in order to protect trees from construction damage shall: go Install physical barriers, such as snow fence, around trees that are to remain after initial grading. The fencing shall be located at the dripline of these 'save' trees. Insure that all equipment operators will have readily available, a tree wound dressing and will apply it immediately to damaged oak trees if wounding occurs from April 15 through July 15. · Insure that trees will only be skidded against other trees that are to be removed. Trees in the middle twenty (20) feet of a road easement will be removed first, with remaining trees to be skidded toward the middle of the road easement. This same procedure will apply to building sites. Mature trees, especially oak and elm, adjoining an easement so that roots enter the disturbed construction area shal-1 first be severed by a vibratory plow to prevent shattering, scraping and exposure of roots of high value trees on adjoining property. All exposed root zones of adjoining properties shall be immediately covered with clean topsoil and moistened to favorable conditions. -322-