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Public Works Staff Report <br />3/3 <br />forestry position through a joint powers agreement, and is proposing to contract forestry services to a <br />consultant for the expertise needed with the tree disease and pest control program and other matters. A <br />formal proposal is being drafted to present at a City Council meeting in February or March 2014. The 2014 <br />Budget includes $25,000 for forestry consulting services. <br /> <br />MnDNR Grant Update: <br />The grant program to remove existing ash trees and replant with a new tree on public ways and lands within <br />a one-mile radius of the Shoreview infestation will be a focus the first part of 2014. Public Works is <br />proposing to have the forestry consultant assist with this effort. <br /> <br />Tree City USA: <br />Public Works was recently notified that Mounds View has been approved as a 2013 Tree City USA <br />community for the 32nd consecutive year! <br /> <br />