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City of Mounds View <br />605.04 605.06 (Rev. 5/10) <br />must be abated pursuant to the notice. Oak wilt nuisances must be abated by a <br />predetermined date, as established by the City Council. (Amended, Ord. 844, 5-20-10) <br />Subd. 2. Failure to Abate; Cost Billed to Owner: If the owner shall fail to remove the nuisance(s) <br />from the property described in the notice, the City Administrator or an agent shall order the <br />work to be done, and the cost of said work shall be billed against the owner. (1988 Code <br />§92.05; 1993 Code) (Amended, Ord. 844, 5-20-10) <br />Subd. 3. Responsibility for Costs: <br />a. Trees which are diseased pursuant to this Chapter located on City street rights of way will <br />be removed at a cost of fifty percent (50%) to the owner of the abutting property with the <br />City assuming the remaining costs. <br />b. All other materials pursuant to this Chapter are the responsibility of the owner of the <br />abutting property. (1988 Code §92.10) <br />Subd. 4. Special Assessment: If the owner shall fail to pay the bill, as provided for in subdivisions <br />1 and 2b hereof, within ninety (90) days, the Council may then assess the amount due, plus interest, <br />plus costs against the property as a special assessment pursuant to Minnesota Statutes1. (1988 Code <br />§92.06) <br />605.05:DISRUPTION OF ROOT GRAFTS: Whenever a tree is found, which is actually <br />or potentially diseased with any disease covered in this Chapter, the City Administrator or an agent <br />may take whatever steps are necessary as recommended by the Commissioner of Agriculture to <br />disrupt all potential root grafts. This disruption shall be performed as soon as possible. The <br />property owner or the person in possession, if different from the owner, on which the trees stand and <br />adjacent property owners or the persons in possession, if different from the owner, if the disruption <br />procedure extends onto that property, shall be notified by personal service or first class mail that <br />said disruption will be done. (1988 Code §92.05) (Amended, Ord. 844, 5-20-10) <br />605.06:TREATING OF TREES: Whenever the City Administrator or an agent determine <br />that any tree or wood within the City is infected with disease-causing organisms pursuant to this <br />Chapter, they may treat all nearby high value trees with the appropriate chemical treatment. <br />Treating activities authorized by this Chapter shall be conducted in accordance with technical and <br />expert opinions and plans of the Commissioner of Agriculture or other State officials. The <br />provisions of subdivision 605.04(1) of this Chapter apply to treating operations conducted under <br />this provision. Treatment authorized pursuant to this provision shall be considered an emergency <br />1 M.S.A. §429.101.