HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000034_pg113The tree removal would be assessed back to the property owner over the next
three years. Home owners are encouraged to remove trees themselves.
Mr. Arthur Zielinski, 8344 Groveland Road said that some of his trees were
poisioned and others died. He didn't sign the release form because the trees
were going anyway. He wondered if he could keep the wood and burn it, they
are red oaks.
Mr. Heineman answered he could if it was burned by next spring.
Mr. Bryant stated that if any oak trees develop a mycelial mat, which is very
dangerous, it has to be taken down and wrapped, burned or buried.
Mr. Zielinski wondered if the trees could be dying from a lack of water since
the water table is dropping. He was told that the water table drop isn't
sudden just gradual so the trees dying within the two week period were dying from
some other cause.
Richard Dufault, 2924 Spring View Lane said he has a clump of three red oaks
on one stump. Two trees are already dead and one is loosing its leaves. He
had spent alot of money on grass and shrubs and didn't want to loose them.
Mr. Bryant stated that he could replant them temporarily and wait out the
48 -72 hour waiting period. In order to control the disease some damage will
be done.
Mr. Bergstrom asked if white oaks are inuuune. He was told they attract the
disease but don't die as quickly, they are a more hardy tree.
What is a safe distance around a single tree. Answer- about 50 feet is a
relatively safe distance for root grafts.
D'Arcy Bosell, 2601 Ridge Lane asked about vacant lots in the area if they
are treated the same way.
Mr. Bryant mentioned a specific case where a neighbor knew the owner of the
vacant lot, contacted them and got them to sign a release form. He
recommended supportors for the project.
Mr. Joseph Weaver, 2613 Louisa Avenue asked about the big piece of land across
Highway #10 behind Donatelles.
Mr. Reger told him some protective measure would be taken, perhaps girdle
the trees.
Mr. David Leverentz, 8035 Long Lake Road asked how one single tree can get
the disease. He was told the beetles are attracted by the smell of the
mycelial mat and they can begin forming in the borough of the tree.
Mr. Richard Nelson, 2833 County Road H stated that both he and the neighbor
signed the release forms. They want to cooperate in every way.
Mr. Bryant said that a brochure would be sent out in about a month showing
how to identify the disease and information on what should be done about it.
Mr. Bergstrom asked if it is a state wide problem.
Mr. Bryant answered it was a metropolitan and state wide problem. It's wide
spread in the seven county metropolitan area and also southern part of Minnesota.