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