Other: This will be my FOURTH TIME contacting the city to report this issue. In front of my house, on the city easement, is a grand old hard maple that unfortunately died this past summer. I have reported this to Lee Hoff twice by phone, and this is my second ereport. I have had no response to my ereports and Lee did not put a priority on its removal. Today, in the storms, a large limb fell between my house and the neighbor's, in the parking pad where his car usually is. Fortunately, the car wasn't there, but I can tell that this will be the first of many limbs to follow and we can not assume to be so lucky the next time! As this tree is clearly dead, clearly a city tree, and clearly a hazard, I request that it's removal be expedited before more serious damage, or injury occurs. The address is 1115 W. 6th St. The sugar maple is the easternmost tree and clearly dead. Thank you.
11/1/2013 10:51:37 Closed by Anonymous
Urban Forester Lee Huss advised that he is very aware of the situation and discussed the matter with you by phone a couple months ago. The maple tree died suddenly and all agree it needs to be removed. The recent drought and the onset of tree killing insect infestations have resulted in the quick death of numerous City owned trees in the street right-of-way. There are several hazardous trees that remain on the City's list for removal, and this maple tree is on that list. The hazard rating factors that are evaluated to determine the prioritization of which City trees are the most hazardous places this maple tree's removal after a list of five other trees with a greater hazard rating. The maple tree has been scheduled for removal this month.
Respectfully,
Dave Williams
Operations Director
Bloomington Parks and Recreation
11/1/2013 10:45:56 Anonymous contacted Anonymous
Urban Forester Lee Huss advised that he is very aware of the situation and discussed the matter with you by phone a couple months ago. The maple tree died suddenly and all agree it needs to be removed. The recent drought and the onset of tree killing insect infestations have resulted in the quick death of numerous City owned trees in the street right-of-way. There are several hazardous trees that remain on the City's list for removal, and this maple tree is on that list. The hazard rating factors that are evaluated to determine the prioritization of which City trees are the most hazardous places this maple tree's removal after a list of five other trees with a greater hazard rating. The maple tree has been scheduled for removal this month.
Respectfully,
Dave Williams
Operations Director
Bloomington Parks and Recreation
11/1/2013 10:45:33 Anonymous inspected this Location
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10/31/2013 23:36:25 Opened by Anonymous