Correspondence - 2425 Black Lake Road - 5/28/2021zany
Dear Neighbor,
I wanted to let you know that Rainbow Treecare will be completing a tree removal at
your neighbor's home at_2425=BIack:Lake:Rd on;July7th' I'm writing to you to let you
know that the tree that we're removing will require us -to use a crane from the main road.
This crane will disrupt traffic flow for this section of Black Lake Rd between 8-4.
PLEASE READ THIS PART — When the crane is set up, we cannot move it, and we
need full access of the road and you will not be able to pass by the crane. The road will
be completely closed. If you can please have your car if necessary parked at a different
location. I can assure you that we have all of the proper permits that allow us to block
traffic and I have also notified the Police and Fire department about the closure. We
appreciate your help and your cooperation.
If you would like to contact me, please feel free to call my cell phone at 612-366-7367.
Rainbow offers a scientific understanding of your trees, shrubs, and lawn. This
understanding is the most important tool for keeping your landscape healthy and
beautiful. Since its inception, Rainbow has developed the knowledge and skills to protect
and enhance your entire landscape investment.
We are experts in Insect/Disease Diagnosis and Treatment; Tree/Shrub Pruning and
Removal; Tree/Shrub Health including Fertilization and Growth Control ; and Pre -
and Post -Construction Evaluations and Treatments.
Please call me with any concerns or if there is anything I should know before we begin
our pruning project at your neighbor's home. As always, you can call me if you're
interested in meeting with me and evaluating your landscape for tree and shrub health or
for pruning needs.
Thank you,
Eric Lundstrom
Rainbow Treecare
Consulting Arborist
ISA Certified Arborist MN-4540A
Direct Phone: 612-366-7367
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CITIES
July 15, 2014
Larry Schussler
2425 Black Lake Road
Spring Park, MN 55384
Claim Number:
PCO032370
Trust Member:
Spring Park
Date of Loss:
6/19/14
Dear Mr. Schussler;
CONNECTING & INNOVATING
SINCE 1913
This letter is in regard to your liability claim against the City of Spring Park (City) for damage to
your property as a result of a sanitary sewer backup on or about June 19, 2014.
The City has liability coverage with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT). As
you know, I am a claims adjuster for the LMCIT and am handling this loss on behalf of the City.
After very careful consideration and investigation of your claim against the City, we believe that
the City would not be legally obligated to pay for your damages.
Our investigation determined that during the late evening and early morning of June 181h and 191h,
2014, the City of Spring Park experienced a severe rainfall event which exceeded the design
capacity of the City's collection systems. The heavy rainfall caused water from flooded streets to
infiltrate into the City's sanitary sewer system. The sanitary sewer became inundated with the
extra water, resulting in a sewer back-up into your home.
In order for the City to be negligent, the failure of the sanitary sewer system and subsequent
damage must be caused by the City's failure to exercise ordinary and reasonable care in the
construction, maintenance, and inspection of its system. It is not reasonable to expect a city to
guarantee the operation of their sanitary system under all circumstances. Unfortunately, these
systems are subject to Acts of God, such as the excessive amount of rainfall your city experienced
in May and June 2014, and specifically on June 19.
As you may have heard, the City of Spring Park does carry no-fault sewer back-up coverage
through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. This coverage does not apply for this
occurrence because your loss was caused by a catastrophic incident as defined in the coverage
agreement between the City and the LMCIT.
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
INSURANCE TRUST 145 UNIVERSITY AVE. WEST PHONE: (651) 281-1200 FAx: (651) 281-1297
CLAIMS DEPARTMENT ST. PAUL, MN SS103-2044 TOLL FREE: (800) 925-1122 WEB: WWW.LMC.ORG
Although the City truly regrets your loss, we have made a determination that the City is not
responsible for the loss and, therefore, we must deny your claim.
Please feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss this matter.
Respectfully,
Sarah Cranny
Claims Adjuster
651 /788-5745 Telephone
866/291-4942 Fax
scranny_(&Imc.org
CC: City of Spring Park