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located in pubic rights-of-way only after obtaining a permit from the City. All treatment of boulevard trees by adjacent property owner must be performed by a licensed tree contractor with possession of a current pesticide applicator license issued by the State of Minnesota and performed in accordance with methods approved by the Department of Agriculture. (Added, Ord. 871, 5-3-12) 605.04 : PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSPORTING WOOD: It is unlawful for any person to transport within the City any bark -bearing wood, pursuant to this Chapter, which is known by the tree inspector, without first having obtained a permit from the City. The tree inspector may grant such permit only when the purposes of this Chapter will be served thereby. (1988 Code §92.08) (Amended, Ord. 844, 5-20-10, Ord. 871,5-3-12) 605.05 : STORAGE OF ELM WOOD: The storage or keeping of any elm wood with intact bark is only permitted during the season of dormancy from October 1 to March 15. (1988 Code §92.09) 605.09: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR TREE CONTRACTORS: Tree services by private tree contractors shall be performed under the direction of an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or forester certified by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and employed by the contractor. The contractor shall also be registered with the Commissioner's Office and the Minnesota State Tree Care registration number shall be provided to the City. Licensing of tree contractors shall be required for any routine or non- routine tree services performed on public or private property, including but not limited to tree trimming, tree removal, tree treatment by injection or trench methods, and stump grinding. Added, Ord. 871-5-3-12) 605.10: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (1988 Code §92.12) (Amended, Ord. 871, 5-3-12) SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On April 29, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance 945 by amending Title 600 of the Mounds View City Code, Chapter 605, "Shade Tree Disease and Pest Control". A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City's web site. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter.