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October 28, 2011 replacement of the Ash trees with Basswood, Hickory Trees, or other species that would afford good habitat for the herons. Ash Trees on Private Property Diseased Ash trees on private property as identified by City staff must be removed per City Ordinance. City residents are responsible for treating and /or removing privately owned Ash trees. The City Forester will inform resident by letter of any identified diseased trees on their property and the Ordinance #07 -10 requirements. Disposal Once EAB has been identified in the City of Lino Lakes, the City has established and will open two disposal sites. These sites would be open to the residents of Lino Lakes to dispose of their dead Ash trees at no charge. Trees would be allowed to stay on site until such a time that there would be sufficient volumes for tub grinding by St Paul District Energy, or other party interested in tub ground wood product. City residents are responsible for removing and transporting infested trees to the site. Stock pile sites are located the north western corner of the old city hall site, and the athletic complex land on Centerville Road and Birch. Communication and Outreach The City will connect and utilize local, county and state outlets such as: Media, newsletter articles, web page, kiosk information booth, PSA's on local cable TV, etc. Disposal Once EAB has been identified in the City of Lino Lakes, the City has established and will open two disposal sites. These sites would be open to the residents of Lino Lakes to dispose of their dead Ash trees at no charge. Trees would be allowed to stay on site until such a time that there would be sufficient volumes for tub grinding by St Paul District Energy, or other party interested in tub ground wood product. City residents are responsible for removing and transporting infested trees to the site. Stock pile site are located the north western corner of the old city hall site, and the athletic complex land on Centerville Road and Birch. Communication and Outreach The City will connect and utilize local, county and state outlets such as: Media, newsletter articles, web page, kiosk information booth, PSA's on local cable TV, etc.