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Page 2 <br /> program with an annual budget of at least $2.00 per <br /> capita; and 4) an Arbor Day observance and <br /> proclamation. For 1993, these activities included a <br /> highly publicized Arbor Day celebration and an updated <br /> computerized boulevard tree inventory and analysis. <br /> Qualifications for the Growth Award include: 1) being a <br /> Tree City USA; 2) spending at least as much on the <br /> forestry program as in the previous year; and 3) <br /> earning at least 10 points for eligible activities. <br /> D. Staff related information. <br /> The forester attended the Shade Tree Short Course <br /> and Tree Inspector Recertification on March 22 -24 at <br /> the University of Minnesota. <br /> Staffing shifts in public works and city clerk <br /> positions shifted more responsibility for budgeting and <br /> programming the city's tree program to the forester. <br /> The public works department will continue planting <br /> trees and take over trimming trees. <br /> II. 1995 PROGRAM PLAN <br /> A. Proposed goals: <br /> 1. Apply for the 1994 Tree City USA and Tree City <br /> Growth Awards. The city's Growth Award activities <br /> included in the 1994 Growth Award application are: <br /> 1) two publications written for homeowners, one on <br /> proper tree trimming techniques and the other on <br /> recommended tree species for private property and <br /> 2) the 1995 expanded city boulevard tree planting <br /> program. <br /> 2. Supervise the Cleveland Median planting by Ramsey <br /> County in conjunction with the city's public works <br /> and parks superintendent. <br /> 3. If time permits in the forester's schedule, there <br /> will be a tree planting, care and maintenance <br /> workshop for residents. <br /> 4. Implement the expanded boulevard tree planting <br /> program. Unitree grant money will be sought to <br /> cover a portion of the cost. The program was <br /> budgeted for $1,700. Unlike the past, any funds <br /> left in the tree planting budget after tree <br /> replacement will go toward this activity. If <br /> grant money is awarded, this will include using <br /> volunteers to assist with planting. <br />