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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 132 landscape methods as there is an education component along with it. He shared that grants are <br /> 133 available for native gardens and tree plantings. <br /> 134 <br /> 135 Councilmember Cavegn noted that many residents in Lino Lakes are fertilizing their lawns and <br /> 136 likely choking out any pollinator species. <br /> 137 <br /> 138 The Environmental Board recommended considering No Mow May back in 2022. <br /> 139 <br /> 140 The consensus of the Council was to not move forward with No May May at this time. <br /> 141 <br /> 142 Item 4—Boulevard Tree Policy—Environmental Coordinator Nelson gave a summary of his <br /> 143 written report and shared that currently every new residential house gets a boulevard tree as part <br /> 144 of the developer agreement. The City maintains and prunes those trees, and if a tree dies the City <br /> 145 will remove the tree and restore the area to turf grass. The City has been replacing those trees as <br /> 146 they die from the forestry budget. He asked whether the City would like to continue requiring <br /> 147 boulevard tree planting. <br /> 148 <br /> 149 The Councilmembers were in favor of the requirement for boulevard trees at the developer's <br /> 150 expense. <br /> 151 <br /> 152 Mr. Nelson asked if the City should continue the practice of replacing boulevard trees that have <br /> 153 been removed at cost of about $500 per tree at an estimated 60 trees per year; he clarified it <br /> 154 would probably be about 30 trees per year when Emerald Ash Borer is under control. <br /> 155 <br /> 156 The Councilmembers discussed and were in favor of continuing the replacement program. <br /> 157 <br /> 158 Mr. Nelson asked whether a resident should have the choice to opt-out of replacement of the <br /> 159 boulevard tree associated with their property if it is removed. <br /> 160 <br /> 161 Councilmember Cavegn noted if the City requires it to begin with, it is part of the aesthetic of <br /> 162 trees within the City. <br /> 163 <br /> 164 The Councilmembers discussed an were not in favor of allowing residents to opt-out of a <br /> 165 replacement tree. <br /> 166 <br /> 167 Councilmember Lyden stated if someone wanted a more expensive tree they may be able to pay <br /> 168 the difference. Mr. Grochala noted the City is very careful about tree selection in the boulevard <br /> 169 so they do not run into situations like Emerald Ash Borer. They want to be sure the replacement <br /> 170 is a good, hardy tree. <br /> 171 <br /> 172 Councilmember Stoesz asked if someone puts a tree in that isn't the City standard, does the City <br /> 173 make the resident remove the tree? Mr. Nelson noted it is on a case-by-case basis. Mr. Grochala <br /> 174 clarified the City does have the ability to remove the tree and charge the resident for it. <br /> 175 <br /> 176 Item 5—Park and Trail Improvement Fund Projects—Public Services Director DeGardner <br /> 177 gave a summary of his written report based on Park Board discussion with an updated list of <br /> 4 <br />