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The tree removal would be assessed back to the property owner over the next <br />three years. Home owners are encouraged to remove trees themselves. <br />Mr. Arthur Zielinski, 8344 Groveland Road said that some of his trees were <br />poisioned and others died. He didn't sign the release form because the trees <br />were going anyway. He wondered if he could keep the wood and burn it, they <br />are red oaks. <br />Mr. Heineman answered he could if it was burned by next spring. <br />Mr. Bryant stated that if any oak trees develop a mycelial mat, which is very <br />dangerous, it has to be taken down and wrapped, burned or buried. <br />Mr. Zielinski wondered if the trees could be dying from a lack of water since <br />the water table is dropping. He was told that the water table drop isn't <br />sudden just gradual so the trees dying within the two week period were dying from <br />some other cause. <br />Richard Dufault, 2924 Spring View Lane said he has a clump of three red oaks <br />on one stump. Two trees are already dead and one is loosing its leaves. He <br />had spent alot of money on grass and shrubs and didn't want to loose them. <br />Mr. Bryant stated that he could replant them temporarily and wait out the <br />48 -72 hour waiting period. In order to control the disease some damage will <br />be done. <br />Mr. Bergstrom asked if white oaks are inuuune. He was told they attract the <br />disease but don't die as quickly, they are a more hardy tree. <br />What is a safe distance around a single tree. Answer- about 50 feet is a <br />relatively safe distance for root grafts. <br />D'Arcy Bosell, 2601 Ridge Lane asked about vacant lots in the area if they <br />are treated the same way. <br />Mr. Bryant mentioned a specific case where a neighbor knew the owner of the <br />vacant lot, contacted them and got them to sign a release form. He <br />recommended supportors for the project. <br />Mr. Joseph Weaver, 2613 Louisa Avenue asked about the big piece of land across <br />Highway #10 behind Donatelles. <br />Mr. Reger told him some protective measure would be taken, perhaps girdle <br />the trees. <br />Mr. David Leverentz, 8035 Long Lake Road asked how one single tree can get <br />the disease. He was told the beetles are attracted by the smell of the <br />mycelial mat and they can begin forming in the borough of the tree. <br />Mr. Richard Nelson, 2833 County Road H stated that both he and the neighbor <br />signed the release forms. They want to cooperate in every way. <br />Mr. Bryant said that a brochure would be sent out in about a month showing <br />how to identify the disease and information on what should be done about it. <br />Mr. Bergstrom asked if it is a state wide problem. <br />Mr. Bryant answered it was a metropolitan and state wide problem. It's wide <br />spread in the seven county metropolitan area and also southern part of Minnesota. <br />