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only injectable treatments for EAB. Shoreview has no solid plan for disposal and leans to Ramsey County for help. Blaine Blaine is removing and not treating. They will replace boulevard trees at no cost. Andover Included EAB in their Tree Disease Ordinance. The City will be removing infested public trees. The City will advise private tree owners what to do. Andover states in their EAB Management Plan that all city infested trees will be transported to an approved disposal site (no disposal sites or management of materials are identified). Andover is advocating in their management plan responsible application of chemicals that can be done by non -licensed persons. The City of Andover is contributing $5000 per year into an EAB fund for future management costs. Oakdale Oakdale is removing, treating and not replacing. Oakdale has identified EAB as a nuisance in their City Ordinance. Oakdale requires licensing of Tree Companies. The City is interested in developing a policy for residents to save a public tree with chemicals. The City started treating high-quality trees in 2011. Oakdale states in their management plan that they will research disposal options. Oakdale will budget for the replacement of city trees and is budgeting $8400/year to remove and replace Ash trees. Plymouth Plymouth is removing but not treating or replacing. Plymouth offers an annual tree sale for residents to replace Ash trees. Bloomington Bloomington is non- committal and are "public educating". Columbia Heights Edina Columbia Heights is removing low quality trees, treating high quality trees, and replacing public trees. Edina is removing and treating selected trees. Burnsville Burnsville is treating, maybe but only with licensed contractors. Circle Pines Circle Pines is evidently treating public and private trees and removing trees over time.