HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-152 Council Resolution CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO.21-152
ACCEPTING MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
2021 PREPARING FOR EMERALD ASH BORER GRANT AWARD
WHEREAS,emerald ash borer, a non-native beetle that kills ash trees,was first confirmed in
Lino Lakes in 2017; and
WHEREAS, incidents of infestation and mortality of ash trees have increased rapidly since
2017; and
WHEREAS,the City has an emerald ash borer response plan to mitigate the impacts of this
damaging pest that includes removal of boulevard ash trees and their replacement with a diverse
mix of species; and
WHEREAS,the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering a 2021 Preparing for
Emerald Ash Borer Grant for the removal and replacement of ash trees on public land; and
WHEREAS,the City of Lino Lakes was awarded $32,910.86 to be used for removals of ash
trees,planting replacement trees, and planting supplies; and
WHEREAS,the City match funds of$16,837.94 will be in the form of labor for removals,
planting, watering,pruning, inspections, and in-house training;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes:
That the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 2021 Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer
Grant is accepted, and hereby authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf
of the City.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 13th day of December 2021.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Ruhland and was duly seconded by Councilmember Lyden and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof. Ruhland, Lyden, Cavegn, Stoesz, Rafferty
The following voted against same:None
Rob Rafferty,Mayor
ATTEST:
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