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CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM 1D <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator <br />MEETING DATE: September 12th, 2022 <br />TOPIC: Acceptance of Monetary Donation from Rotary Club for Trees <br />VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />Staff is requesting Council approval to accept a monetary donation from the Chain of Lakes <br />Rotary Club for the purchase of trees to be planted on Peltier Island. <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Chain of Lakes Rotary Club has made previous donations to the City of Lino Lakes to <br />support tree plantings on Peltier Island. Some of the trees that Great blue herons use for <br />nesting on the island are ash, and these trees are being killed by emerald ash borer. The trees <br />purchased with the donated funds will be planted this fall by a team of Rotary Club members, <br />Anoka County staff, and Lino Lakes city staff. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends Council accept a monetary donation in the amount of $200 to be used for <br />purchasing trees. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />None. <br />