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No. 0 -92 -5 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS O R D I N A N C E Date 11/12/92 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION 4 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS The city council of the City of Falcon Heights hereby ordains: Section 1. Chapter 8, Section 4 of the Falcon Heights city code is amended to read as follows: PART 4. REGULATION OF TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS 8 -4.01 A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by providing for the regulation of the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs, and other plants within the city of Falcon Heights. B. Dutch Elm Disease and Similar Pest Programs. It is the intention of the council to conduct a shade tree program pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statute, Section 18.023, including amendments to said statute made from time to time. Sections 1505.0010 1505.0380 of Minnesota Department of Agriculture Regulations (Chapter 1505, Pest and Disease Control) together with amendments, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this section as if set out in full. A copy of the department's rules as incorporated is on file in the clerk's office. 8 -4.02 Applicability. This ordinance provides full power and authority over all trees, plants and shrubs located within street rights -of -way, parks and public places within the city; and to trees, plants and shrubs located on private property that constitute a hazard as described herein. 8 -4.03 City Forester A. Appointment. 1. The council shall appoint the forester for a term of one year, to begin with the first meeting of the council each January. 2. If the forester position is vacant, the administrator shall arrange for a qualified person to serve as acting forester. B. Authority and Duties. 1. The forester shall have jurisdiction and supervision over all trees, shrubs, and nthPr n1 ants arowina within the city.