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3. <br /> 2. The loss of these trees provides us with a more open view of the marshlands <br /> and swamp to the north, not to the lake. <br /> 3. We previously had a group of trees that that turned yellow, gold and reds in <br /> the fall and now have a view of barren ground and a huge pile of downed trees <br /> and brush on your property. <br /> 4. Our beach area was bordered by these trees and provided shade and privacy <br /> that is now gone, resulting in a direct view up to your house. <br /> 5. With our house being listed for sale with Edina Realty the same time this <br /> cutting was done; confusion has resulted with other realtors and potential <br /> clients as to where the property line is and why we would cut these trees <br /> down. <br /> 6. We now have to disclose to any potential buyer, the City of Orono Ordinance <br /> violations and tree replanting program they will have to agree with. <br /> 7. Due to the size, age and height of the trees cut down, it is not possible to <br /> replace them with replantings that would duplicate the privacy and colors we <br /> previously enjoyed. <br /> Subsequently we have received a notice from the City of Orono informing us we are in <br /> violation of Orono City Code 10.56.15(I)paragraphs 1 and 2. The trees which were <br /> removed must be replaced. In order to accomplish this, a restoration plan from a <br /> landscape professional must be submitted for review and approval by the City Staff and <br /> the City council. <br /> We have contacted Otten Bros. Nursery and Landscape Company and received an <br /> estimate for stump grinding and replacement cost of the trees cut down by your <br /> contractor, StumpPs, on our property. It amounts to $35,329.26 and is attached for your <br /> review. <br /> We would expect the following remedies due to the above losses we have incurred: <br /> 1. Immediate replacement of the 17 ft. Alumacraft canoe with a new <br /> replacement 17 ft. Alumacraft canoe that Knights will pay for. Knights <br /> will receive title to and possession of the damaged canoe. <br /> 2. Final approval and composition of any tree replacement plan for our <br /> property approved by the City of Orono and paid for by the Knights. <br /> 3. Compensation for the loss of the mature trees, privacy, complications with <br /> the potential sale of our property, and time and trouble working with the <br /> City of Orono and Otten Bros. to rectify these violations. <br /> After your review, we look forward to discussing and reaching agreement on this matter <br /> with both of you and Stumpf s Tree Service on a prompt basis so we can get replanting <br /> program completed yet this fall. <br />