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Nothing exciting, but found this on Regina Marini...they are discussing trees on W. Third Street...

Ms. Regina Marini offered that she wants to work with the Tree Commission. The information that was provided last month was prepared and submitted after speaking with the City Inspector.

She is aware of the guidelines the Tree Commission set forth for the plan and is working on determining the type of trees to plant, placement and so on. Ms. Keyser asked if is her intent to return to the original grades and elevations and Ms. Marini confirmed that that is her intent.

Concerning the timeline, Ms. Keyser asked when the trees will be planted. Ms. Marini said planting would occur likely in the fall as landscaping is done. She was unsure of the type of topsoil to be used but will work with the Tree Commission to ensure a good quality is used. She has employed the services of a tree expert.

Mr. Patterson informed that Ms. Marini has received a copy of the tree planting guidelines that Russ Carlson developed. Care and maintenance are important to establish the trees and Ms. Marini agreed. Her construction company will handle the final grading and the Tree Commission wants to be kept in the loop to ensure what is being done is accurate and meets guidelines.

Mr. Patterson suggested that the tree expert Ms. Marini has hired should come before this body to ensure he understands the guidelines and/or provide a little more detail to the plan submitted tonight. Locations for the trees can be selected in conjunction with the Tree Commission.

Ms. Marini will have her tree expert assemble a plan to be submitted to this body along with her tree preferences for review.

Mr. Bayard Marin, counsel for John Wheeler and Katherine Klyce, feels the plan and way this body is proceeding is correct.

http://www.ci.new-castle.de.us/city_gov/TreeCommission/tc_20100104.html