Agenda - Public Works Committee - 02/15/2022

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Councilmember Woestehoff commented that it would make sense to plant trees on the other side to make it appear more equal. He commented that the existing boulevard has power poles and asked if that would be included as well Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that would be included but in a future phase. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she could see a reason to continue to plant trees on the side they already exist to extend to the cul-de-sac. She asked the reason to install trees on the other side where there are already businesses that do not have trees. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood identified the areas where both sides of the road have trees and the areas where only one side has trees. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she is not in favor of this but agreed it could be a good idea to complete the RFP. She stated that she could support adding trees were there is potential development, but the other two areas should wait for development and that should be a portion of the developer's cost. She was unsure why the City would not leave that to the developers that will eventually come forward especially when there can be potential damage to trees during construction. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that he believes trees can be protected during construction. He stated that it is unknown when developers will come, noting that it has been almost 20 years since development in The COR began. He stated that when the City completes infrastructure improvements, development is attracted to that. Councilmember Woestehoff commented that he does see that point. He asked if the City received credit back for landscaping completed when a development agreement is drafted. He stated that one other reason to complete this action now would be that wetland will be filled through the previous case action, and this would add additional greenery. Economic Development Manager Sullivan commented that while it is always possible to roll that into the cost for land, developers will come back with all the fees and development costs they will be paying. He stated that he would hate to add another fee for that reason. He believed that the trees along the boulevard help marketability of the land, noting that larger trees add more value. He agreed that having a head start on the ability of the trees to grow helps to provide visibility to business when it does come in. He stated that there is development occurring within The COR. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that the trees will appreciate in value and the trees and irrigation line will add value to the land. Councilmember Woestehoff commented that he would be in favor of seeing an alternate where this is only done on City property, with the option for private developers to participate at their own cost. Public Works Committee / January 18, 2022 Page 12 of 15