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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist ~ .
March 13, 2006
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
Approval to accept quote for 2006 boulevard tree planting
REQUESTED ACTION
Approve quote for the 2006 boulevard tree plantings.
BACKGROUND
Each year the city plants boulevard trees in residential areas. Annually, a
maximum of 50 new trees are planted. The planting sites for these trees must met
the following criteria: thirty feet from any other tree; at least two feet or less from
the property line or a minimum of twelve feet from the curb; fifteen feet from
driveways or approach sidewalks; at least five feet from public sidewalks and
eight feet from trails; outside of sight triangle; not in conflict with underground
utilities; an ornamental if overhead power lines are present.
DISCUSSION
The city requested and received quotes from two companies. The lowest quote
came from Hartman Tree Farm. The price per tree includes planting, initial
watering, mulching and a one-year guarantee. Funding for boulevard tree planting
is dedicated in the 2006 Forestry budget and set at $20,000.
RECOMMENDA TION
Approve quote of $15,110.00 received from Hartman Tree Farm for the 2006
boulevard tree plantings.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Wilson's Nursery quote
2. Hartman Tree Farm quote
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(952) 445-4088 · (800) 477-4123 · Fax (952) 445-6219 · wilsontrees@hotmail.com
13 February 2006
Ms. Jill Sinclair
Environmental Resources Specialist
City of Chanhassen
PO Box 147
Chanhassen MN 55317
RE: Residential Boulevard Tree Planting Bid
Dear Jill,
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This following are our prices for the varieties and size of trees that you requested for
Spring '06 planting. The price includes planting, watering, mulching and a one-year
guarantee.
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Variety & Size
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Red Oak, 2" B& B
Bi-color Oak, 2" B&B
Kentucky Coffeetree, 2" B&B
Hackberry, 2" B&B
Ginkgo, Male, 2" B&B
Accolade Elm, 2" B&B
Autumn Splendor Buckeye, 2" B&B
Autumn Blaze Maple, 2" B&B
Northern Treasure Ash, 2" B&B
Price
$337.00 ea.
$337.00 ea.
$337.00 ea.
$312.00 ea.
$520.00 ea.
$312.00 ea.
$337.00 ea.
$312.00 ea.
$312.00 ea.
Jill, thanks for the opportunity to bid your tree planting project.
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Sincerely,
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Jim Wilson
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TREE FARM
City of Chanhassen
7700 Market Blvd.
P.O. Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
952-227-1100
- 952-227-1110
Attention: Jill Sinclair
2/17/2006
RE: Residential Blvd. Tree Planting
Shawn Ludwig
QTY Size Description Cost Total
5 2" Red Oak $320.00 $1,600.00
5 2" Bi color Oak $320.00 $1,600.00
5 2" Kentucky Coffee tree $250.00 $1,250.00
5 2" Hackberry $320.00 $1,600.00
5 2" Ginkgo-Male Only $320.00 $1,600.00
Sub. # 25 Container
5 2" Accolade Elm $255.00 $1,275.00
5 2" Autumn Splendor Buckeye $373.00 $1,865.00
Sub. 1.75"
10 2" Autumn Blaze Maple $288.00 $2,880.00
5 2" Northern Treasure Ash $288.00 $1,440.00
Total $15,110.00
Price includes planting, one watering, mulch and one year warranty.
"A Division of Hartman Companies Inc."
8099 BAVARIA RD. · VICTORIA, MN 55386. PHONE (952) 443-2990 · TOLL FREE 1-800-473-4812 · FAX (952) 443-2835