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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 14, 2020 potential threat to an abutting property, but if the tree is deemed to be healthy, the City has not removed it. He noted that another issue is trees at intersections. There have been intersections in the City that have trees or bushes growing in areas that make it difficult for people in vehicles to see traffic, and in those cases, the policy allows for the City to clear the trees and/or bushes to improve sight distance from all directions. He explained that another topic in the proposed policy involves storin damage cleanup efforts. In the past, City staff has decided whether to perform a city-wide brush cleanup based on the severity of the storm and the number of properties affected. The Public Works Director explained that since Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is starting to affect trees in the City and will likely only get worse, City staff will attempt to inventory all ash trees on public property and will formulate a plan for the treatment or removal of diseased trees. He explained that diseased trees on private property are the responsibility of the property owner and should be removed as soon as possible to prevent the spread of the disease. He noted that other topics covered include tree trimming performed by the City and required licensing of tree contractors in order to work in the City. Fischer stated that he is happy to see a Tree Policy and asked if the time limit to clean up after a storm should be added or was it left out intentionally. The Public Works Director stated that he did not see any other city policies include a timeline for storm clean up. He said a timeline for removing a diseased tree could be added, and the policy can be amended at any time. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2020-10-128 —APPROVE THE TREE POLICYAS PRESENTED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/McGraw/Montour Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. PIONEER PARK FIELD #3 FENCE POST REPLACEMENT The Public Works Director reported that the fence posts of the outfield fences at Pioneer Park have been heaving over the years due to poor soil in this area. He noted that the posts on other fields were replaced a few years ago. He stated that two bids were received and the lowest bid was for $12,130 from Keller Fence. He noted that $12,000 was budgeted for the fence work in the 2021 Parks Capital Improvement Plan, but he would like the work to get done this fall so the fields are ready for use in the spring. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO. 2020-10-129 — AWARD THE FENCE POST REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO KELLER FENCE FOR $12,130 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Roll Call Vote: Keis/Fischer/McGraw/Montour 5