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* * * * * D R A F T * * * * * City of Mounds View 605.01 605.02 CHAPTER 605 SHADE TREE DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL SECTION: 605.01: PlantShade Tree Pest Control Program 605.02: Inspection and Investigation 605.03: Nuisances Declared; Abatement 605.04: Abatement Procedures; Assessment of Costs 605.05: Disruption of Root Grafts 605.06: Treating of Trees 605.07: Permit Requirements for Transporting Wood 605.08: Storage of Elm Wood 605.09: Violation of Provisions 605.01: PLANTSHADE TREE PEST CONTROL PROGRAM: Subd. 1. Authority: The City Administrator and those agents appointed by the City Administrator are hereby empowered to conduct a program of plantshade tree pest control pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, section 18.022 §§ 18G, 89.001, 89.01 and 89.51- .64, including the and elimination of Dutch elm disease fungus, elm bark beetles, oak wilt fungus, Emerald Ash Borer, and other epidemic diseases of trees. Subd. 2. Interference Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere, prevent or delay the authorized parties from discharging their duties pursuant to this Chapter. 605.02: INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION: The City Administrator or an agent: Subd. 1. Inspection: Shall inspect all premises and places within the City as often as practicable but not less than that required by the State1, to determine whether any condition described in subdivision 605.03(1) of this Chapter exists thereon. The City Administrator shallmay investigate all incidents of infestations by Dutch elm fungus, elm bark beetles, oak wilt fungus, Emerald Ash Borer, or any other epidemic disease of trees and such factors which are potentially contributory to the spread of tree disease and pests. 1 M.S.A. §18.022, subdivision 9.