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dense plants in some areas to lower level junipers in odier areas. There does not appear to be any consistent pattern in the type of plants installed. Generally, building area landscaping consists of a smaller number of lower teight shrubs and small trees courtyard trees with green grass areas. If the landscaping,area is sodded future additions of smaller flower beds could be installed. The main consideration being to install smaller areas that can be easily maintained as the amount of maintenance required can quickly become overwhelming. A good example of the unbalanced landsc^ing is the flagpole circle >^ch has two lower height Cockspur Hawthorne trees and one tall Linden tree. The Linden tree, in the flagpole circle, will be transplanted to replace a dying Linden tree in front of the building. A new Cockspur Hawthorn tree will be planted in the flagpole circle to match the two existing trees and provide balanced landscaping in this area. The plan from Norling Landscaping has landscape rock installed in the flagpole circle. This was recommended because of the smaller size of this area. However, the Council may wish to consider the possibility of sodding this area versus installing landscaping rock. Our recommendation is to accept the quotation from Norling Landscaping for completion of this drainage and landscaping project. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: Accept quotation in the amount of $9,396.00 from Norling’s Lake Minnetonka Landscaping, Spring Park Mimiesota, for completion of the City Hall drainage and landscape improvements project to be funded from the General Fund, Central Services, Repairs and Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds Budget Line Item. (Number 101-41900*404)with the appropriate budget adjustment also approved. Page 2 of 2 -I ■ ..»r , #^nii fr aigia i i .>an.r„