09-26-2000 TBMHutchinson Tree Board
Minutes
September 26, 2000
Members Present: Deane Dietel, Mike Getzky, Brain Wendlandt,
Mark Schnobrich
Members Absent: Rose Jergens, Victor Schmidt
Presentation to Utilities Commission
The board reviewed the summary page and the draft report
which was submitted to the Hutchinson Utility Commission that
Mark Schnobrich had prepared. The Year 2000 Energy Tree
Project will be presented to the commission on Wednesday,
Sept. 27th at 3:00 p.m. Due to reduced funding from the Dept. of
Natural Resources in the biennial year 2001-2002, the board
agreed to recommend that a contribution of $30,000.00 be
requested for Energy Trees in 2001 from Conservation Incentive
Programs [CIP] dollars.
Randall/Bradford Street Tree Removal Proposal
A lengthy discussion was undertaken in regards to updating the
boulevard area on Randall St and Bradford St. Aging large silver
to request removal of the maples and replacement of more
compatible tree species. Different proposals have been discussed
with Schnobrich recommending that a neighborhood public hearing
take place to explain the options. Deane Dietel requested that
Schnobrich put together a cost /benefit analysis showing what costs are incurred
to keep the trees and project the potential damage to
curb and street and to determine what costs are
incurred to remove and replace. He requested this be
presented to the board prior to holding a public
hearing.
Chairperson Appointment
The board tabled until the next meeting the chairperson appointment.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 P.M.
Next meeting October 30th 2000