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A eommtttrr Report PARKS COMMITTEE Wu the Qlumnwn Qtounrit of the Mtn of Email limb: The June 25, 1990, meeting of the Parks Committee was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Sean Coleman at 4:05 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Zakrzewski, Coleman, Luecke, Niezgodski, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Voorde; Don Porter, John Leszczynski, John Leisenring, Karl Stevens, Chief Marciniak, and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand. Council Member Coleman then reviewed the "Tree Trimming Report dated June 18, 1990" (copy attached) . He noted that tree trimming was one of the concerns listed by the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association. Karl Stevens noted that here is a continuing problem of tree lawn tree trimming and that it could be compounded. He also noted that it would take at least two (2) years minimum to address all the trees. Trimming trees would vary in light of the specific type of species and how long such trimming would remain effective. The cost to trim trees around street lights would be a minimum of $39. 00 per hour and an average of one (1) hour per street light. He suggested that the City may consider changing the contract with I & M to include tree trimming. This is presently not allowed. Mr. Leszcynski, in response to a question raised by Council Member Coleman with regard to shared departmental use, stated that he did not see the need for Hi-Ranger this large. He suggested that the City may consider contracting out rather that purchasing equipment as a long-term project. Council Member Slavinskas questioned whether tree trimming could be done around street lights under the auspices of public safety. It was noted that concerns of naturalists and who actually owns the tree within the tree lawn are common areas of concern. Mr. Stevens noted that the property owner pays to maintain the trees and that the City only has easement in these areas. Council Member Luecke questioned when the best time would be of the year to trim trees. Mr. Stevens noted that, except for sugar maples which should be trimmed between January and prior to full leaf, others can be trimmed at any time. Council Member Niezgodski questioned the policy of moving the poles based on safety concerns. Council Member Coleman questioned whether the school corporation Hi-Ranger has been used by the City. Mr. Stevens noted that the City and the South Bend School Corporation have cooperated in the past with both parties borrowing each others equipment on a