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Mounds View City Council August 27, 2018 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mayor Mueller questioned if the addition would be completed before or after the existing building would be demolished. Mr. Herbst reported he would be completing the addition prior to demolishing the existing building so as not to interrupt operations or his employees. He stated it would help his business grow into the future being located under one roof. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9003, Approving the Development Review of Central Sandblasting located at 2299 County Road H. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Resolution 9006, Approving the Contract for EAB Tree Injection Program. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve a contract for an EAB tree injection program. He stated the City was working with the Department of Agriculture to pursue Ash tree injections for both public and private trees. He noted a mailing would be sent to residents regarding the EAB tree injection program. He further discussed the program and recommended approval of the contract with Rainbow Tree Care. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9006, Approving the Contract for EAB Tree Injection Program. Council Member Meehlhause requested the City be very clear that this was an opportunity for residents to receive a better rate for EAB treatment and was not a required program. Public Works Director Peterson reviewed a sample flyer that would be sent to residents. Council Member Bergeron asked when the best time was to complete the EAB injections. Public Works Director Peterson reported the spring was the best time for this. He noted the flyers would be sent out prior to spring. Council Member Meehlhause thanked Public Works Director Peterson for his efforts on this program. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. G. Resolution 9007, Approving the Tree Removal’s Contract. Public Works Director Peterson requested the Council approve a tree removal contract. He reviewed the cost per tree for various trunk diameters and noted the low bid for tree removal and trimming services was submitted by Upper Cut Tree Services. Staff recommended the tree removal contract be awarded to Upper Cut Tree Services. Mayor Mueller asked who diagnosed the trees for removal. Public Works Director Peterson reported the Public Works Department marks the trees slated for removal.