What if the boulevard tree roots are pushing up the sidewalk panel?
The beautiful tree-lined boulevards are a valuable South St. Paul amenity. However, one of the results of this amenity is tree roots can push up sidewalk panels and create tripping hazards. The City may make panels smaller (but not less than 4’ in width) around the tree in order to accommodate the tree roots. When the sidewalk panel is removed, the contractor will cut and grind up the tree roots under the panel before pouring the replacement sidewalk panel. The City Policy recognizes that the tree roots may push up the panel again, and if it happens within 6 years of the sidewalk repair, the City will pay 80% of that repair.

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1. Who is responsible for snow removal on the sidewalk?
2. Why do I have to pay for the sidewalk repairs?
3. Why did the City mark that section of sidewalk?
4. What if the boulevard tree roots are pushing up the sidewalk panel?
5. The boulevard tree roots are pushing up the sidewalk panels. Would the City cut down the boulevard tree?
6. I received a letter about repairs to the sidewalk. Who will be doing the sidewalk repairs?
7. If I have the City make the repairs, how do I pay for this?