HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/18/2009 Env Bd PacketCity of Lino Lakes
Environmental Board Meeting
November 18, 2009
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
NOTE: Meeting will be held in the library across the hall from the
council chambers.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Open Mike
5. Action Items
A. Disease Tree Ordinance /Ordinance No. 902 of the City Code Amendment to include
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
6. Discussion Items
A. Emerald Ash Borer Planning
B. Review Environmental Board Goals for 2009/2010
C. Community Garden Water Plan Update
7. Adjourn
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Environmental Board Meeting Date: November 18, 2009
Topic: Ordinance Amendment/Section 902 of the City Code /Tree Diseases
Background: Emerald Ash Borer, a public nuisance and devastating tree
disease is now found in Minnesota. An EAB infestation was found this year in
the Raymond and University area of St. Paul. The City of Lino Lakes is within a
15 mile area of concern for this pest. In order to plan for future EAB issue in Lino
Lakes, the City Code should be amended to include Emerald Ash Borer.
Please find attached a copy of the code (Attachment 1) language. The
amendment would fall in as item (3) under 902.01.
Analysis:
I have included a copy of Evanston Illinois code (Attachment 2) concerning EAB.
This type of language should be added to the code.
Recommendation:
Amend the code to include EAB identified as a nuisance.
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902. Tree Diseases
902.01 Nuisances Declared. The following are declared to be
public nuisances whenever and wherever they may be found in the
city:
(1) Any standing or living tree or part thereof
infected to any degree with the Dutch Elm disease
fungus Ceratocystis ulmi (Buisman moreau) or which
harbors any of the elm bark beetles Scolytus
Multistriatus (Eichh) or Hylurgopinus Rufipes
(Marsch) . And also, . any dead elm tree or part
thereof including logs, branches, stumps, firewood
or other elm material from which the bark has not
been removed and properly disposed of.
(2) (a) Any living or standing
in the red oak group
scarlet oak, black oak)
with the oak wilt
fagacearum.
tree or part thereof
(red oak, pin oak,
infected to any degree
fungus Ceratocystis
(b) Also any living or standing tree in the white
oak group (white oak, bur oak, swamp white
oak) that poses a threat of transmission of
the oak wilt fungus to other trees of the same
species through interconnected root systems.
902.02 Abatement. It is unlawful for any person to permit
a public nuisance as defined in 902.01 to remain on any premises
owned or controlled by that person within the city. Such nuisances
may be abated in the manner prescribed by this chapter.
902.03 Inspection and Investigation. The council may
designate a person or persons who shall inspect all premises and
places within the city as often as practical or necessary to
determine whether any condition described in 902.01 exists thereon.
The tree inspector shall investigate all reported incidents of
infestation by Oak Wilt fungus or Dutch Elm fungus or Elm Bark
beetles. The tree inspector so designated by the council may enter
upon private premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of
carrying out the duties assigned to him /her under this chapter.
That person or persons shall, upon finding conditions indicating
Oak Wilt or Dutch Elm infestation, take such steps for diagnosis
as may be appropriate including analysis by a qualified laboratory
of twig samples from actively wilting branches. Whenever possible,
diagnosis shall be based upon accepted field symptoms.
902.04 Interference Prohibited. It is unlawful for any
person to prevent, delay or interfere with the city forester or
his /her agents while they are engaged in the performance of duties
imposed by this chapter.
902.05 Procedure for Abatement and Removal. Whenever it is
found with reasonable certainty that the infestation exists, he /she
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shall proceed as follows: If the tree inspector finds that the
danger of infestation of other oak or elm trees is not imminent,
he /she shall notify the owner of the property on which the nuisance
is found by certified mail addressed to the said owner at his /her
last known address that the nuisance must be abated within a time
specified in the notice, but in no event later than April 15th of
the following year. The tree inspector shall immediately report
said action to the council and after the expiration of the time
limited by said notice, the tree inspector may proceed to abate the
nuisance as herein provided. The cost of such abatement shall be
assessed against the owner of the property involved, or against the
property itself.
All oak trees within the city diagnosed as having Oak Wilt
should be isolated from neighboring healthy trees of the same
species by chemical or mechanical disruption of common root grafts,
to prevent the root graft transmission of the Oak Wilt fungus.
To control the overland spread of Oak Wilt, the pruning of
oaks shall be avoided during the most susceptible months of May and
June. If wounding is unavoidable during this period, as in the
aftermath of a storm or when the tree interferes with utility
lines, an asphalt -based tree wound dressing shall be applied
immediately.
Trees of the Red Oak group diagnosed as having Oak Wilt may
be girdled as soon as they are detected in order to speed drying
and reduce spore production. Girdling shall be done only in areas
where a weakened tree will not constitute a hazard to life and /or
property should it fall. Trees included in this group are commonly
known as Red Oak, Pin Oak, Scarlet Oak, and Black Oak.
To prevent Oak Wilt fungus spore production and control
overland spread of this disease, any diseased material of the Red
Oak group desired for use as fuel wood or to be salvaged for other
purposes, must be debarked or else completely covered by heavy
plastic (4 mil or greater) until July lst.
Any branch or other material of the Red Oak Group not to be
salvaged, shall be disposed of by burning, chipping, or removal to
an authorized dump site. The city forester shall advise
accordingly.
Stumps of trees of the Red Oak group removed due to Oak Wilt,
shall be completely covered, removed, or debarked to the ground -
line to eliminate all possibilities of spore formation and overland
disease spread.
Trees of the White Oak group (i.e. White Oak, Bur Oak)
diagnosed as having Oak Wilt should be isolated by root graft
disruption, as previously stated. Diseased material originating
from such trees will not support spore formation and salvaged
material therefore will not require special treatment to control
overland disease spread. Standing trees of this group showing
symptoms of minor Oak Wilt infection may have such infection
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successfully removed by selective pruning. The city forester will
advise accordingly.
902.06 Transporting Elm and Oak Wood Prohibited. It is
unlawful for any person to transport within the City any bark -
bearing elm or oak wood without having obtained a permit from the
city forester. The city forester shall grant such permits only
when the purposes of this chapter will be served thereof.
902.07 Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation who violates:
the conditions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and away
be punished
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(Chapter 900 amended by Ordinance 18 -87, passed August 24, 1987.)
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(A)Infected Trees: All species and varieties of elm trees (trees of genus Ulmus) infected with
the fungus known as Dutch elm disease (Ceratocystis ulmi) as determined by laboratory
analysis by the section of applied botany and plant pathology, Illinois natural history survey,
or other such laboratories, are hereby declared to be public nuisances.
(B)Infested Trees: All species and varieties of ash trees (trees of genus Fraxinus) infested with
the emerald ash borer (Agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), are hereby declared to be public
nuisances as determined by two (2) or more visual symptoms as listed herein: basal
sprouting, bark fissures, woodpecker damage (holes), one - eighth inch (1/8 ") D shaped
holes, presence of larvae or the adult emerald ash borer (Agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie),
bark falling off exposing S shaped galleries.
(C)Certain Dead Trees: All species and varieties of elm or ash trees that are dead or
substantially dead, and all dead elmwood or ashwood to which the bark is still attached,
which, because of their condition, may serve as a breeding place for the European elm
bark beetle (Scolytus multistriatus) and the native elm bark beetle (Hylurgopinus rufipes) or
the emerald ash borer (Agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), are hereby declared to be public
nuisances. (Ord. 46 -0 -08)
http:// www. sterlingcodifiers. com/ IL /Evanston/09008000000012000.htm 11/12/2009
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Proposed 2009 Goals
• Promote environmental stewardship with the citizens of Lino Lakes by
communicating environmental initiatives in the city using various means of
communication such as:
• City Web Pages
• Newsletter
Spring- February 23`d
Summer -May 26th
Fall- August 10
Winter- November 6
• homeowners association meetings
• information kiosk
• press coverage
• Earth Day (April 18th)
• Arbor Day (May1 st)
• Recycling Day (May 2nd)
• Participate in Blue Heron Days (August 15th), providing public service educational
material to the public.
• Participate in Earth Day (April 18th) activities in the community, promoting
environmental awareness and collaboration with other environmental focused
organizations.
• Monitor any activity in the AUAR as well as other proposed development areas,
focusing on the values Lino Lakes citizens have expressed in the vision for our city
and the unique ecological aspects of our wetlands, lakes and streams and
subsurface waters. Apply mitigation plan as defined for that area.
• Perform an evaluation of past Environmental Board recommendations for
development projects. Review a sampling of a variety of projects by site visits,
discussion with city staff, and landowners, neighbors, on the outcomes of the Boards
recommendations. If necessary, submit a summary of significant findings resulting
from the review in writing to the Community Development Director. In 2008, the
Environmental Board visited the following sites:
1. Legacy of Woods Edge
2. Marshan Meadows
3. Pine Glen
4. Eagle Brook Church Conservation Easement and planting areas
5. Oak Savanna and wetland restoration areas at the Middle School.
• Promote conservation development within the City incorporating the Open
Space/Trail Plan and Handbook for Environmental Planning and Conservation
Development within the scope of the new Resources Management Plan, and the
Resources Management Plan RMP -3
• To meet or exceed our City recycling goal of 50 (1737 tons) percent or greater of our
Municipal solid waste. Find innovative ways to promote and encourage recycling as
a city. Add recycling materials to kiosk.
• Continue to monitor the Heron rookery and water quality in the northern one third of
Peltier Lake and to support the protection of resources in that area.
• Participate in comp plan and process.
• The Lino Lakes Environmental Board passed a motion to endorse and follow the
RMP /RMP -3 rule as a guide to the Resources Management Plan and acknowledged
the unique collaboration that it sets between the RCWD and the City as a result of
the Resources Management Plan.
• Offer a series of conservation workshops for residents through the Anoka County
Soil Water Conservation District. The upcoming scheduled workshops are as
follows:
Shoreland Management -March 30th
Landscaping For Wildlife -April 18th
Water -Smart Landscaping -April 21St
Rain Gardens -May 2nd
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