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r <br /> MEMO TO: Mounds View City Council <br /> Donald F. Pauley, Clerk-Admin 's 111- <br /> FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Di �, <br /> Parks , Recreation &�1T 1 <br /> DATE: January 8, 1982 <br /> RE: Year end forestry report <br /> Enclosed is a copy of our year end forestry report which provides an overview <br /> of the 1981 program. As you 're aware, 1981 was the first year of a two-year <br /> joint powers agreement with the City of New Brighton. <br /> From staff's perspective it was a very positive beginning , largely due to the <br /> efforts of City Forester Rick Wriskey. Although the forestry budget was reduced <br /> by about 60% we were able to not only maintain the same level of service, but <br /> in some areas able to increase our productivity. <br />' Ill° <br /> This successful report is due to two major factors : <br /> 1. Use of automated equipment from the City of New Brighton such as : <br /> a. Vermeer Tree Spade <br /> b. Trencher <br /> c. Tanker truck <br /> d. Power hand tools. <br /> 2. Through the joint powers agreement we were able to increase our <br /> manpower flexibility through additional part-time personnel and work-load <br /> scheduling. <br /> The major highlights of the 1981 forestry program came in our reforestation <br /> program. We were able to plant 204 large trees including 43 new trees at <br /> Silver View Park and approximately 1 ,000 seedlings at Ardan Park. We also <br /> received 19 trees from Mounds View residents which were transplanted through <br /> 111/1 <br /> the use of the tree spade. <br /> i <br />