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• <br />• <br />ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2009 <br />It is unlawful for any person to transport within the city any bark - bearing elm, oak <br />or ash wood without having obtained a permit from the city forester. The city <br />forester shall grant the permits only when the purposes of this chapter will be <br />served thereof. <br />(Prior Code, § 902.06) <br />§ 902.07 PENALTY. <br />Any person, firm or corporation who violates the conditions of this chapter is <br />guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine not to exceed $300.00 <br />imprisonment for 90 days as set forth in § 101.15. as set forth in Section 101.15 <br />(Prior Code, § 902.07) <br />6. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />A. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Planning <br />Ms. O'Dea spoke about the Star and Tribune article of today regarding EAB that <br />has been discovered in Falcon Heights on University of Minnesota (U of M) <br />property. The U of M now has the option to apply for a grant to help deal with <br />EAB. The grant cannot be applied for until cities actually have EAB infestation. <br />Ms. O'Dea viewed the website to see how to plan and prepare for upcoming <br />infestation. She stated under some of the grants that are available cities can <br />receive up to $100,000 to help with costs. <br />Mr. Asleson stated injections are included under that grant for cities within 10 <br />mile radius of initial infection. Lino Lakes is outside this radius. Mr. Asleson <br />stated the state wants cities to work on a preparedness plan. He stated by next <br />year when it comes time, we will have that done and the ordinance changed by <br />then. <br />Mr. Asleson stated City property will maybe used for stump grinding and <br />disposal. <br />Ms. O'Dea stated the information from current grant states the cost of cutting <br />down the trees is based on the diameter of the tree. The City can look at different <br />costs for public and private removal. Mr. Asleson stated a new wood chipper was <br />recently purchased to help handle up to a 15" diameter tree. <br />Ms. O'Dea stated Falcon Heights has links on their website to EAB information <br />sites. <br />Ms. Andrzejewski stated it would be beneficial for citizens to know how Ash tree <br />wood would be recycled. <br />DRAFT MINUTES 5 <br />