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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING September 28, 2011 <br />DRAFT MINUTES 2 <br />5. ACTION ITEM <br /> <br />A. Final Approval of Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness Plan <br /> <br />Mr. Asleson presented his staff report as follows: <br /> <br />The Environmental Board has reviewed past draft Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) <br />documents. Updates have been given to the City Council on the draft EAB <br />Preparedness Plan as compiled by the Environmental Board. The last two updates <br />to the Council were in May and August of 2011. The use of two parcels <br />mentioned in the plan has been extensively discussed for marshalling diseased <br />Ash Trees. Minor improvements would be needed for the south marshal area. <br />Gravel would be needed to gain entrance to the site. <br /> <br />EAB has now been found in Northern Ramsey County. <br /> <br />The City has received a grant to establish tree diversity and by next year the City <br />will have replaced roughly 150 of our public trees. <br /> <br />Mr. Asleson stated at this time, he is certain that City crews will be performing <br />removal, planting and chemical treatment for any EAB function on public trees. <br />The City has trained staff, equipment and licenses needed for any of the <br />management options. <br /> <br />The final draft document incorporates by reference the City Tree Disease <br />Ordinance into the Preparedness Plan. <br /> <br />Ms. O’Dea questioned if the City Council wants the Environmental Board to say <br />this is what we want in regards to the EAB plan for city trees and private trees. <br />Mr. Asleson stated yes this is what the Council is requesting. <br /> <br />Ms. O’Dea questioned if the City should provide treatment to residents for a fee. <br />Mr. Asleson stated there are too many trees to treat privately owned trees. <br /> <br />Ms. O’Dea stated in Highland Park the City pulled out old trees, that is what a lot <br />of cities are doing; not considering chemical treatment. <br /> <br />The following changes in red have been made by the Environmental Board to the <br />EAB Management Plan: <br /> <br />City of Lino Lakes, MN <br />Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan <br />Purpose: <br />The provisions of this management plan are intended to provide a cost <br />effective and culturally acceptable method of management for the