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1 1 August 12,1974 41 The matter of a tree inspector was discussed. Mr. Ellingsen, the City Weed Inspector had been contacted. He was in attendance as was Mr. Gerald Beach, who had contacted the City as to the position. Mr. Ellingsen felt that he would need more information to the program and time involved before he could con- sider the posction . Mr. Beach discussed the problem of Dutch Elm disease and Oak wilt with the Council giving them some idea of the work involved and the criteria set forth by the state. He explained how the program could control these diseases. He felt there is no cure. Mr. Zelinka asked what type of cost figure for a City this size. Mr. Beach esti- mated his cost on the area and population and he estimated about $x,000.00 plus .15 per.rail..e. Mr. Marier noted that one of the problems would be a disposal site. This would have to be provided by the City. Trees would be burned or buried at this site. Mr. McLean asked if the State or County provides for aid in the cost of dis- posing of the diseased trees. Mr. Beach said that he was not fanilar with the operation of Anoka County but that other counties so not provide financial assistance. Mr. Marier felt- that we need someone experienced to handle this problem. The City also needs a centralized location for disposal. He would like to re- view this problem and the get back to Mr. Beach. Perhaps same assistance for spotting and identification could be from the Eagle Scouts. This cost must be programed and budgeted for. Mr. Beach reminded the Council that a report must be filed with the State by Jan 1, 1975. It will take at least 60 days to complete a report and this must be done before the leaves fall. Mr. McLean moved to set a 30 day period for consideration and get back to Mr. Beach. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried. Mr. McLean thought the Park Board should assist in setting up the disposal site and drafting the Ordinance. There was discussion of the necessity of setting dates for the budget meetings. After consideration, Mr. Marier moved to set the 1st, 2nd and3rd Thursdays of September for these meetings. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. This is the 5th, 12th andthe 19th of September. Each department should have a pre- liminary budget to= ,piesent to the Council for their consideration. Mr. Jaworski reported that the road work has started and he should have some cost computations for the next Council meeting. He also reported that the Police Commision had been meeting for the past six weeks and should have a recommendation ready fot the Council soon. He questioned the Council on the replacement of the Patrol Car that was destroyed in the accident. Several weekends there has only been one patrol car due to one being in the shop. He felt this is a dangerous situation. No decision was as to when the car would be replaced.