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TO. Donald Brager, Finance Director 1110 1110 111/1 FROM: Bruce K. Anderson, Director Parks, Recreation and Forestry DATE: September 13, 1983 RE: 1984 Budget Commentary - Forestry Approximately 4,500 diseased elm and oak trees have been removed under the Shade Tree Disease Control Program since its inception. A comprehensive forestry program consists of two phases: Sanitation and reforestation. Sanitation involves the removal and proper disposal of deal and dying elm and oak trees on public and private property so insure they will not contribute to the spread of Dutch elm and oak wilt diseases. The second emphasis of sanitation prevents the spread of disease through root grafts. The cost of removing diseased from private property is represented in budget account code number 4352 but we do bill each of the private residents for removal of their trees so that it becomes a balanced account. The second major phase of our forestry program is reforestation which involves maintenance of our green canopy through tree planting. The City of Mounds View has been very actively involved in reforestation during the past three years and 1984 is no exception with a addition 175 large shade tree plantings projected. It should be noted that the forestry budget has been greatly reduced through the joint powers agreement with the City of New Brighton and 1984 shows a projected increase in sanitation of approximately $100 or less than 1% and the reforestation program shows an increase of approximately $5,000 due to changes in personnel services from sanitation to reforestation. Overall, the 1984 forestry budget reflects almost identical dollars from the 1983 budget with only minor increases in part-time personnel and employee salaries.