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Date: 11/16/91 <br /> From: Ben Bonner CEWMBFB - RIS1 <br /> To: Chris Andersen CEWACFA - RIS1 <br /> Bob Hammitt CEWMJRH - RIS1 <br /> Gene Shutt CEWMEGS - RIS1 <br /> Subject: Meeting w/ Mr. & Mrs. Sandow <br /> Chris, I met with the Sandows this morning. Our conversation was very <br /> cordial. One reason that they are so upset about the hawthorne tree being <br /> removed is that they say they went to great lengths to insure that the tree <br /> would NOT be removed. Specifically, numerous conversatons /correspondence <br /> with Louie Kroeck from PARCS and Michelle Cahill (River Road sewers). <br /> They don't understand how word could not have gotten to us that they didn't <br /> want the tree removed. The situation was acerbated by the fact that other <br /> trees next to their property had to be removed due to the parking lot /road <br /> construction. This occuring at a time that they would naturally like to <br /> have more of a vegetative buffer, not less. <br /> Mr. Sandow conceded that the hawthorne tree was ailing (Mike Warren, who <br /> inspected the tree for us, rated it at 50% to 60% dead) but was watering <br /> it with the hope of bring it back to life. He said the condition of the <br /> tree is not the issue. They didn't want it removed. <br /> I apologized for the removal and for the break down of communication on our <br /> end. I said we would be happy to replant with another tree in an attempt <br /> to give them some satisfaction and make them "whole ". We both agreed that <br /> it would be pointless to do so until all the construction in the area is <br /> completed and we can see what we have to work with. They said they would <br /> review their options. While they did't specifically say so, I got the <br /> impression that they may be looking at financial renumeration from the City <br /> other than just the replanting of another tree. <br /> Mr. Sandow also stated that he would like to have an hour of your time. I <br /> believe he wants to discuss communication within our organization. I didn't <br /> feel I was in a position to say yay or nay to this request but said that I <br /> would be reporting to you and would pass along his wishes. The Sandow's <br /> home # is 461 -0101; his work # is 346 -2484; her work # is 995 -6049. <br /> When I met with them this morning at their residence I saw a large piece <br /> of construction equipment used in the building of the parking lot /road <br /> parked right next to two large fir trees in the R.O.W. This will compact <br /> the soil around the root zone of the tree and adversely affect the health <br /> of the trees. The trees are located directly across the road from their <br /> residence. They were quick to point this out to me and are quite correct. <br /> In addition, some of the roots of trees on their property are being exposed <br /> because of the road construction. While this usually can't be avoided, <br /> proper root pruning can take place to help minimize the impact. I said that <br /> I would contact the inspector and insure that the equipment was not parked <br /> next to the fir trees and that their tree's roots were properly pruned. <br /> At present the situation stands at this. I have taken some photos of the <br /> area and will send them to you if you so request. They have also given me <br /> a photo of how part of their property looked prior to the construction and <br /> removal of trees. I told them I would continue to delve into why we had a <br /> breakdown in communication and work to rectify any such breakdown in the <br /> future. I will also work to insure that the other trees surrounding their <br /> property are not damaged by construction. I said that I would be in <br />