14-061CITY OF SHOREWOOD
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -061
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR REPLACEMENT OF TREES FOR STRAWBERRY LANE AND WEST 62" STREET
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood requested improvements for the Strawberry Lane and
West 62nd Street intersection as part of the Boulder Cove development project; and
WHEREAS, the intersection improvements are necessary to align the roadways for future
improvements to Strawberry Lane and West 62nd Street; and
WHEREAS, the City staff has received property owner request for replacement of three
pine trees that provide screening from a significant amount of turning vehicles that shine headlights
on the house; and
WHEREAS, the existing trees need to be removed as part of the City requested
improvements to the intersection as part of the development; and
WHEREAS, the developer is agreeable to remove the existing trees and replace them with
6 -foot tall to 8-foot tall pine trees at the City cost of the trees; and
WHEREAS, the affected property owner is agreeable to the removal of the existing trees
and replacement with new trees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shorewood,
Minnesota:
1. The intersection improvements are necessary for future roadway improvements to
Strawberry Lane and West 62nd Street.
2. The request to replace three existing trees that provide significant screening from
traffic conditions at the intersection with three new trees is approved and staff is
authorized to work with. the Boulder Cove developer to remove and replace the trees.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 14`h
day of July, 2014,
ATTEST:
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Jean Panchyshyn, City Clerk
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