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• ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING September 28, 2011 fanned- and /erdefestive trees first. Chemically treat all trees in the 6 to 12 inch classification._; f Remove and replace all Ash trees < 6 inches and trees > 12 inches. Should future chemical labels allow for higher chemical injection rates, thean the City may choose to treat the larger trees. Peltier Island Nest Supported Trees it-is resommended4hat The Ash Ttrees supporting Heron nests on Peltier Island are on property of Anoka County. Therefore is recommended to support the rookery be managed-In concurrently in such a way as to support the present and future heron Ppopulations, and that a coordinated effort between Anoka County, and the City of Lino Lakes be arranged to this end. Coordinated efforts may be chemical treatment of existing trees and /or 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 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 Since alt trees within--an ' -be- severely transport-limited by , itis . Once EAB has been identified in the City of Lino Lakes, the City has established and will open two disposal sites. Two diseased-tree stock -pileeites- wiltbeds` g„ edin- theCity, 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 the north western corner of the old city hall site, and the athletic complex land on Centerville Road and Birch. The -Cit will maintaiman- epen Invitation to betta er use utilization of Ash weed P-u-blisinformatien 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. DRAFT MINUTES 5