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2010 ANNUAL REPORT | DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PAGE 11 City Forestry Annual Report – Rick Wriskey, City Forestry Consultant There were three (3) significant and damaging storms (2 wind, 1 snow) that contributed to the loss or damage of about 200 trees; mostly on private property. These events were more than offset by the good growing conditions of the majority of 2010. There were ample and periodic rainfalls that led to the best summer for trees in the last five years. As a result, the incidence of two-lined chestnut borer (on oak trees) and the pine engraver beetle (on spruce and pines) dropped back to normal, tolerable levels. Hundreds of oaks and pines died from these respective pests over the last three years. Of equal importance was the lull in the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer from the known infection area of St. Paul/Mpls. The great majority of Mounds View's green ash are located on private property. Approximately 340 large ash trees are known to be growing in Mounds View's parks and right-of-ways (blvd. areas). The city removed 35 ash trees in 2010 due to decay or storm damage. Replacements have been ordered for some of these sites. The maintenance and trimming of about 300 public trees was done in 2010 by the forestry consultant and the City's tree contractor. Trees removed from public and private properties in 2010 numbered 121. The majority of these was located on public land. The respective categories and numbers are as follows: 17 Diseased elm trees 32 diseased red oaks (slightly less than in 2009) 72 other nuisance or hazardous trees (includes 35 green ash). Tree plantings on road reconstruction sites (mainly Edgewood School) and other miscellaneous right-of-ways and oaks numbered 30. Another 30 to 40 trees were distributed at the annual tree sale. Finally, Mounds View was designated a Tree City USA for the 28th consecutive year in 2010. Looking Ahead to 2011 The latest Street and Utility Improvement Program map is attached to the end of this report for your reference. Also attached is the 2011 Capital Improvement Plan for construction and equipment. There are 39 capital construction projects with a total budget of $6,489,599. The plan also includes 26 capital equipment purchases with a total budget of $761,268. The combined capital construction and equipment budget is $7,250,867. Respectfully submitted, Nick DeBar - Public Works Director Attachments: • Public Works Organization Chart • Street and Utility Improvement Program Map • 2011 Capital Improvement Plan