HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6669RESOLUTION NO. 6669
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 OAK WILT GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has been offered a Grant Contract
with the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the Grant Contract with the State is in the amount of
$16,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The 2005 Oak Wilt Grant with the State of Minnesota is hereby
approved.
2. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to execute
said 2005 Oak Wilt Grant.
3. That said approval and authorization to execute is contingent upon the
approval of the City's Legal Counsel to do such.
Adopted this 14`h day of November 2005.
(ATTEST) ~-~
Rob M rty, Mayor
(SEAL) ~~ ~ ~ (`~
Ku Ulrich, City Administrator
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
MN RELEAF
GRANT CONTRACT
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Accounting Information:
Agency: R29 Fiscal Year: 2006 Vendor Number: 200 060 516 00
Total Amt. of Contract: $16,000.00 Amount of First FY: $15,000.00
Commodity Code: 023 09 Commodity Code: Commodity Code:
Object Code: SB00 Object Code:
Amount: $16,000.00 Amount: Amount:
Acct Dist 1 (Federal): Acct Dist 2 (State): Acct Dist 3:
Fund: 300 Fund: 030 Fund:
Appr: 306 Appr: 307 Appr:
Org/Sub: 3304 Org/Sub: 3728 Org/Sub:
Rept Catg: .3440 Rept Catg: Rept Catg:
Amount; $14,000.00 Amount: $2,000.00 Amount:
Grant Number(s): o / ~°~ ~ Begin Date: July 1, 2005 End Date; June 8, 2007
Grant Name and Address for fiting and payment purposes:
City of Mounds View
2401 Highway 10
Mounds View, MN 55122
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STATE OF l~'IINNESOTA
GRANT AGREEMENT
This Grant is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry,
S00 Lafayette Rd, St Paul MN SS 155-4044 ("State") and City of Mounds View ; 2401 High«Tay 10, Mounds View,
MN 55112 ("Grantee").
Recitals
1. Minn. Stat. '88.82, the Minnesota Releaf program is established in the department of natural resources to encourage,
promote, and fluid the planting, maintenance, and improvement of trees in this state; and Laws of 2003, Chapter 128,
Sec 9, subd. Sg appropriates funding for matching grants to local communities to protect native oak forests from oak
wilt and to provide technical assistance and cost sharing with corrnnunities for tree planting and community forestry
assessments.
2. The State is in need of assistance promoting of Community Forest Ecosystem Health.
3. The Grantee represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in this Grant Agreement to
the satisfaction of the State.
4. The Grantee represents that it is duly qualified and agrees to perform all services described in this Grant Agreement to
the satisfaction of the State.
Grant Agreement
1. Terms of Grant Agreement
1.1 Effective date: July O1, 2005, or the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minnesota Statutes Section
16C.05, subdivision 2, whichever is later. Grantee may begin incurring expenses on July 1, 2005, however, no
reimbursement for this project will be made until the GRANT AGREEMENT is fully e$ecuted.
1.2 Expiration date: June 8, 2007, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first.
1.3 Survival of Terrns. The following clauses survive the expiration or cancellation of this Grant Agreement: 8.
Liability; 9. State Audits; 10. Government Data Practices and Intellectual Property; 13. Publicity and Endorsement;
14. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue; and 16 Data Disclosure.
2. Grantee's Duties
The Grantee, who is not a state employee, will:
2.1 GRAI~'TEE SHALL: Complete the work as outlined by (1) the GRANTEE's Project Proposal, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein, and (2) the 2005-2007 Minnesota Releaf Program Guidelines and Application
Packet, which is incorporated by reference herein. Any changes in the proposed project work must be submitted ir.
writing and approved by the STATE prior to the work proceeding.
2.2 GRANTEE SHALL: Be responsible for the planning, supervision, and satisfactory completion of work specified it
the GRANTEE's approved Project Proposal and for payment of all monies for work undertaken in accordance with
the project.
2.3 GRANTEE SHALL: Ensure that all work done complies with Section 106 of the Historical Preservation Act, the
Endangered Species Act of 1966, as amended (16USC 470f et seq), the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16USCA
1531 et seq); (16USCA 1531 et seq); Minnesota Statutes, section 84A895, and Minnesota Rules, Part 6212.7 800
to 6212.2300.
2.4 GRANTEE SHALL: Provide the following:
(1) Three Interim Reports and reimbursement requests due January 13, 200b, June 1 S, 2006, and January 1 S, 2007,
approximately every six months, on the form provided by the STATE, which is on the DNR Forestry Website:
http://www. dnr. state.mn.us/grants/forestm~r-tlreleaf.html
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(2) Final Project Report due upon completion of the project, but no later than June 8, 200? on the form provided b~
the STATE. It shall contain appropriate certification that all completed work conforms to the specifications
contained in the GRANTEE'S Project Proposal or as amended in writing.
(3) Updated community maps and annual accomplishments for oak wilt and forest health projects due on January
13, 2406 and January 15, 2007.
(4) Updated community maps for pianting and inventory projects due upon completion of the project, but no later
than June 8, 2007.
(5) GRANTEE SHALL: Keep an up-to-date work status record for work undertaken to complete the project.
(6) GRANTEE SHALL: Maintain complete, accurate, and separate financial records for all work undertaken,
which adequately identify the source and application of funds provided by this Grant. These records must
contain information pertaining to this Grant award and authorizations, obligations, unobligated balances, assets
liabilities, outlays or expenditures, and income. The records must provide verification of any in-kind
contributions counting toward satisfying a match and show how the value of any third party contribution was
3. Time
The Grantee must comply with all the time requirements described in this grant contract. In the performance of thi:
grant contract, time is of the essence.
4. Consideration and Payment
4.1 Consideration. The State will pay for all services performed by the Grantee under this Grant Agreement as follow:
(I) Compensation. The Grantee will be paid an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for Fiscal Yeax 2006, any unuseC
balance will be carried forward to Fiscal Year 2007, and for Fiscal Year 2007, an amount not to exceed
$1,000.00, plus any carry forward balance from Fiscal Year 2006, based on the budget outlined in attached
project proposal contained in Exhibit A, which is incorporated into this Grant Agreement. The total amount of
this grant is not to exceed $16,000.00.
(2) Matching Requirements. Grantee certifies that the following matching requirement will be met by Grantee:
Grantee has agreed to provide a local cash or in-kind contribution of at least 50% of the total project proposal.
(3) Travel Expenses. Travel expenses are not eligible for reimbursement except as included in contractual service;
(4) Total Obligation. The total obligation of tlae State for all compensation and reimbursements to the Grantee
under this Grant Agreement will not exceed $ i 6,000.00.
4.2 Payment
(1) Invoices. The State will promptly pay the Grantee after the Grantee presents an itemized invoice for the service
actually performed and the State's Authorized Representative accepts the invoiced services. Invoices must be
submitted timely and according to the following schedule: The applicant may request cash advance for up to
75% of their allocated funding as necessary for costs incurred, receipts must be attached. The State Authorized
Representative must approve all advances. Upon receiving a final project report, a compliance check will be
conducted by the DNR before final payment will be authorized. Final payment will not be made until all fiznde
activities are complete. All work must be completed by June 8, 2007.
(2) Federal funds. (Where applicable) Payments under this Grant Agreement will be made from federal funds
obtained by the State through Title Oak Wilt Control Project, CFDA number 10.664 of the Cooperative Lands,
Prevention & Suppression, Act of 1978. The Grantee is responsible for compliance with all federal
requirements imposed on these funds and accepts full financial responsibility for any requirements imposed by
the Grantee's failure to comply with federal requirements.
5. Conditions of Payment
AlI services provided by the Grantee under this Grant Agreement must be performed to the State's satisfaction, as
determined at the sole discretion of the State's Authorized Representative and in accordance with all applicable
federal, state, and Local Laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The Grantee will not receive payment for work
found by the State to be unsatisfactory or performed in violation of federal, state, or local Law.
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6. Authorized Representative
6.1 State. The State's Authorized Representative is Susan Burks at 651-772-7927, and has the responsibility to monitor
the Grantee's performance and the authority to accept the services provided under this Grant Agreement. If the
services are satisfactory, the State's Authorized Representative will certify acceptance on each invoice submitted fo
payment.
6? Gra~itee. The Grantee's Authorized Representative is Rick Wriskey at 65 i-638-2125. If the Grantee's Authorized
Representative changes at any time during this Grant Agreement, the Grantee must immediately notify the State.
7. Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Grant Agreement Complete
7.1 Assignme~tt The Grantee may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Grant Agreement
without the prior consent of the State and a fully executed Assignment Agreement, executed and approved by the
same parties who executed and approved this Grant Agreement, or their successors in office.
7.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this Grant Agreement must be in writing and will not be effective until it has
been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the original Grant Agreement, or their
successors in office.
7.3 Waiver. If the State fails to enforce any provision of this Grant Agreement, that failure does not waive the provisio
or its right to enforce it.
7.4 GrantAgreernerzt Complete. This Grant Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements between the State an
the Grantee. No other understanding regarding this Grant Agreement, whether written or oral, may be used to bind
either party.
8. Liability
The Grantee must indemnify, save, and hold the State, its agents, and employees harmless from any claims or cause
of action, including attorney's fees incurred by the State, arising from the performance of this Grant Agreement by
the Grantee or the Grantee's agents or employees. This clause will not be construed to bar any Iegal remedies the
Grantee may have for the State's failure to fulfill its obligations under this Grant Agreement.
~. State Audits
Under Minn. Stat. ' 16C.05, subd. 5, the Grantee's books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and
practices relevant to this Grant Agreement are subject to examination by the State and/or the State Auditor or
Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the end of this Grant Agreement.
10. Government Data Practices and Intellectual Property
10.1 Government Data Practices. The Grantee and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices
Act, Minn. Slat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided by the State under this Grant Agreement, and as it applies
to aII data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Grantee under this Grant
Agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. ' 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by
either the Grantee or the State.
10.2 If the Grantee receives a request to release the data referred to in this Clause, the Grantee must immediately notify
the State. The State will give the Grantee instructions concerning the release of the data to the requesting party
before the data is released.
11. Workers' Compensation
The Grantee certifies that it is in compliance with Minn. Stat.' 176.181, subd. 2, pertaining to workers'
compensation insurance coverage. The Grantee's employees and agents will not be considered State employees.
Any claims that may arise under the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act on behalf of these employees and any
claims made by any third party as a consequence of any act or omission on the part of these employees are in no
way the State's obligation or responsibility.
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12. Publicity and Endorsement
12.1 Publicity. Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this Grant Agreement must identify the State as the
sponsoring agency and must not be released without prior written approval from the State's Authorized
Representative. For purposes of this provision, publicity includes notices, informational pamphlets, press releases,
research, reports, signs, and similar public notices prepared by or for the Grantee individually or jointly with
others, or any subcontractors, with respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from this
Grant Agreement.
12.2 Endorsement. The Grantee must not claim that the State endorses its products or services.
13. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue
Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of--law provisions, governs this Grant Agreement. Venue for all legal
proceedings out of this Grant Agreement, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with
competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
14. Termination
Termination by the State. The State may cancel this Grant Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30
days' written notice to the Grantee. Upon termination, the Grantee will be entitled to payment, determined on a prc
rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed.
15. Data Disclosure
Under Minn. Stat. ' 270.66, and other applicable law, the Grantee consents to disclosure of its social security
number, federal employer tax identification number, and/or Minnesota tax identification number, already provided
to the State, to federal and state tax agencies and state personnel involved in the payment of state obligations. Thes
identification nwnbers may be used in the enforce-meat of federal and state tax laws which could result in action
requiring the Grantee to file state tax returns and pay delinquent state tax liabilities, if any.
1. STATE ENCUMBRANCE VERIFICATION
Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as required by
Minn Stat.' 16A.15 d 16C..05,
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Signed: ~/ / ,E~ivv{--~.. 7Gt-'~. ~`~
Date: _ /D~C~~D S
CFMS Grant No. A ~~8~
2. GRANTEE
The Grantee certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed the
Grant Agreement on behalf of the Grantee as required by applicable
articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.
By:
Title:
Date:
By:
Title:
3. STATE AGENCY
By:
(with delegated authoriTy)
Title: Forestry Division Director
Date:
Date:
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I3ES
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RE LEAF
Grant
APPL1CATfON
Please refer to the Guidelines when completing the application. You may reproduce this form on your computer.
This form is also available on the DNR and Tree Trust websites: www.dnr.state.mn.uslfad/forestmgmt/releaf.html or
www. treetrust. ora
Applicant Information
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Email nNriskCa~ci.new-brig_hton.mn.us
Organization/Agency: City of Mounds View
Project coordinator: Rick Wriskey Title: City Forester
Address: 2401 Highway 10 City: Mounds View Zip: 55112
County: Ramsey Phone:651-638-2125
Make payments payable to:
Name: City of New Brighton Forestry
Addi-ess:2401 Highway 10 City: Mounds View Zip: 55112
Eligibility (check one) X _ Municipality! Township County -School District
-Non-profit Organization (with 501(c)(3) status) -Other.
Has your organization/agency ever received a MN ReLeaf grant? r No X Yes, what years? Misc.
For cities, townships or villages only. Is your community a Tree City USA? `Na _X Yes 23 yrs.
Project Information
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Project Title: Oak Wilt Control/ Park Reforestation
Summary Statement -Please give a 2-3 sentence summary of your overall project.
Oak wi{t control is a cents{ focus of Mounds View's forestry program- Grant funding of OW-related activities
remains integral in maintaining program support in the community and achieving the results seen in recent years.
Boulevard and park tree planting has become essential to keeping a tree presence in key areas fioilowing Dutch eim
disease losses in the past few years.
Start date :Fall 2005 Completion Date :Spring 2007
Ri ~rinaf Ci immani
T e of Funds $ Amount % of Total `
Non-state in-kind match 5,000 At least 25%
Non-state cash match 16 l
east 25%
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Tree Planting, Assessment & Management Plan grant
funds 2,000 (, L ~
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"~JC'~" T~ 1 ~J, 2 5~
Forest Health Protection rant funds 50% ~!L
Federal oak wilt rant funds 14,250 ~ ~ /~ 0~
State oak wilt rant funds
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS = 37,500 100%
Project Questions
Please answer the questions #1-7 on separate pages (3 page limit, 10 point font). Refer to Appendix D of the
Guidelines 8 Information to see how projects wil{ be evaluated. Be sure to give comprehensive information including
all activities,
1. Organization/agency Description - Provide a brief description of the applicants organization/agency
including its qualifications to complete this project.
2. Project Site Description -Describe the site of the project in detail along with special characteristics such as
soil composition, existing vegetation, etc.
3. Project Purpose - In what ways will your project meet the needs of your community forest? Explain how the
project will benefrt and enhance the community and why you feel your project should receive funding over
others.
4. Personnel -Describe the key staff, contractors, volunteers and/or partners and haw they contribute to the
project. Attach letters of support showing commitment of key partners-
5. Project Goals & Objectives -What are the project's goals and objectives fior each grant category applying
for? Who will be responsible for these activities and when will they occur'? Include any educational outreach
efforts, work with volunteers and especiaAy the technical plans and practices.
6. Maintenance Plan -- Upon completion, what are your plans for maintenance and managing the components of
your project in the future? include how, when and by whom activities will be accomplished for at least 3-years
after project completion.
7. Long Term Community Forestry Plan - Whaf is the community/organization doing to build capacity towards
long-term management of this project or developing an urban and community forestry program independent of
state funding?
Forest Health Manaq,ement Plan
ALL Forest Health applicants must submit a 3-year management plan with their application (3 page limit for plan, 1
page limit for 8 %" x 11" rnap}. See page 13 in the Guidelines for reouirements. For examples of management
pions for established, on-going programs and new programs, see the samples sent with the application packet as
separate Tree Planting List
Fiil out this table if you are doing tree planting as part of your project.
Plant Hardiness Zone for project site: 3 and 4 Tree Stock Source(s): Cross Nurseries (Lakeville}/ Misc. MN
Nurseries
QTY Species
(common & Scientific Name).
:. ,: Size & Type (B&B,
bare root' or
containerized Reason lot selecting free (native,
wrndbreak, under utility line, ;
soil conditions, etc.
15 Swam White Oak Quercus bicolor 1.5" 68~B Native/ Sites ecific
10 Red Oak Quercus rubs "borealis" 1.5" BBB Native/ Sites ecific
5 Iota! # of Trees
Project 8udaet Breakdown
Please refer to the Guidelines far eligible and ineligible expenses. Highlighted areas are ineligible. For each entry,
specify type, source and amount. If you are applying for an oak wilt project fill out the budget table on the next
page.
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ITEM s eci a and source In-kind Match Cash Match ReLeaf Fund Total
Tree Planting, Assessment & Management
Plans Bud et
Personnel:
City Forester 44 hrs.
1,000
1,000
Plant Stock {trees only):
25 688 trees as stated
2,000
Cit
2,000
4,000
Equipment Usage:
Contractual Services:
Education (workshops, publications, etc):
Other.
Sub Totals 1,000 2,000 2,000 5,OD0
Forest Health Budget (except oak wilt -see next paae)
Personnel: j
Contractual Services:
Equipment Usage:
Education (workshops, publications, etc.):
Other.
Sub Totals
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Oak Wilt Budget Breakdown
Because federal Forest Service Oak Wilt funds cover different expenses than state LCMR funds, please fill out the
following table accordingly. For each entry, specify type, source and amount.
ITEM s eci a-arid source ~ In-kind Match Cash Match ReLeaf Fundin Total
Federal Oak Wiit Pro'ects - usin standard treatments
Personnel:
City Forester 160 hrs:
4,000
4,000
Contractual Services:
Removals: 60 trees
Plow Lines: 5 infection Centers
In'ections: 8 red oak
14,000
Citylprivate
14,000
28,000
Equipment Usage:
Education (workshops, publications, etc): 250
City Z50 500
Other.
Sub Totals 4,000 14,250 14,250 32,50D
State Oak Wiit Pro'ects - usin ex eriment cut an d stem treatments
Personnel:
Gontractual Services:
Equipment Usage:
Education {workshops, publications, etc):
Other.
Sub Totals
TOTALS ALL PROJECTS (should equal budget
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Authorization
( certify this information is valid and factual as described in this application and that all casts are eligible under MN
ReLeaf.
Name: Rick W)ris`ke//y Title: Ci Forester
Signature: ~~--~_..~ ~ Date: 5/19105
Apoiication Check off Friday, May 27, 2005
Mali the originals and 3 copies of the following:
C~ Completed application form
C~Attached pages:
- project questions (3 page limit)
- 8 %" x 11" map of project (1 page limit)
- Forest health management plan (3 page limit)
^ Letters of Support (1 page limit each)
Applications must be received by 4:30 pm,
Mai! to:
Minnesota ReLeaf
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road, Box 44
St. Paul, MN 55155
Project Questions
1. Organization/Agency Description
The City of Mounds View is a second ring suburb of the Twin Cities with a population of
13,000 and surface area of 4 square miles. The City has a tradition of supporting services
that protect and enhance environmental quality. The City's urban forest has been a
valuable asset that is recognized by a history of community, political and organizational
support.
Z. Project Site Description
Oak wilt disease is managed over the entire City. There are thousands of native oaks in
the City and 10 to 20 active oak wilt infection centers in any given year. Loss rates have
dropped dramatically since giant-funded oak wilt control activities have been instituted.
Soil type is sandy loam. Oaks are found throughout the Ciry of Mounds View. The
northern 2/3 of the City has the most oaks and is prioritized for closest inspection.
PIanting projects are being dane in the wake of high Dutch elm disease increases,
especially in the City's parks.
3. Project Purpose
Protection and stabilization of the community's greatest tree asset, its oaks, will best be
achieved by continued management of oak wilt disease and other threats. Education and
information availability for local landowners has been essential in this regazd. Attention
to planting needs will hopefully keep pace with losses due to oak wilt, DED, decay and
other reasons. Proposed grant funding has been important in making the oak wilt control
project possible.
4. Personnel
Oak. wilt control starts with the education and cooperation of the City's property owners
where the oaks are found. Oak wilt issues are kept front and center with the use of Local
media, both cable and newspapers, and through various City means such as websites
newsletters, billboards and flyers.
City staff and various contractors are key players in this effort as well. The entire process
is overseen by the City Forester. Support is also provided by other City staff, a park
board, the City Council and various homeowner associations.
5. Project Goals and Objectives
Mounds View's main disease management goal is to control oak wilt such that total
losses of red oaks number no more than 40 trees per year. This is strongly reduced from
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the 1970's where a high yearly loss of 400 was recorded. To achieve this, a constant
monitoring of oaks must take place in the spring and through the summer. This is coupled
with vibratory p]ow work, injections of Alamo if needed and required removals by
November ls`. Most of the identified, diseased, red oaks are removed through City
contract. All inspection, removal coordination and follow-up are done directly by the City
Forester. Educational outreach is also maintained by the City Forester.
City tree planting efforts are a combined yearly project using contractors, City staff and
volunteers. Trees are planted on boulevards, ui parks, on school grounds and on other
public land including well houses, community centers, City Hall, The fire station and in
"mini" parks. Oversight and coordination for this is provided by the City Forester.
6. Maintenance Plan
All oak wilt infection centers are monitored by the City Forester for 3 years and beyond.
While observation is on a continuing basis, priority is given to known risk areas and areas
of high value and historical significance.
All new plantings are maintained with proper pruning, mulching and watering for as long
as it takes to grow a tree to an established diameter (usually 6-10" of caliper). Thereafter,
concerns are mare directed at proper pruning, appearance and safe function.
7. Long Term Community Forestry Plan
The management of Mounds View's urban forest has always been one of a long term
scope. The forestry department touts the benefits of good environmental stewardship and
forest management. Community and administrative involvement has been positive and
forthcoming because of the sustained public relations efforts of staff and support from
forward thinking citizens who support the forestry effort.
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MN R.eLeaf Forest Health Management Plan
I. Project Summary
Mounds View has thousands of red, northern pin, white and bur oaks located on public
and private property. Most of these trees are found in the north 2/3 of the City on sand
soils. Oak wilt has been a persistent problem in certain areas of these oaks but strict
management of the disease has reduced the incidence significantly over the years. The
average year will fmd 10 to 20 active infection centers affecting 20 to 30 property
owners. There has been great cooperation among landowners in complying with
treatments and follow-up removals. The success of the program rests with this support.
We would like to provide grant help for each affected homeowner given the above
projections. That would put the 2 year cash need at $28,000 with half of this coming from
grant funds. Staff time for inspection, coordination of removal contracts and follow-up
would be considered in-kind and not be a part of the grant cash match request. The
overall goal would be to assist every property owner requesting oak wilt treatment and
follow-up removal of diseased red oaks.
II. Methods
The City Forester visually inspects the entire City for oak wilt on a continuous basis
through the growing season. Emphasis is given to areas of the City where oaks are more
concentrated and prominent (north 2/3rd). In addition, an increasingly more educated
citizenry reports abnormalities or potential disease symptoms on oak trees on a regular
basis. A more concentrated inspection process takes place from August through mid-
September in key oak areas; especially those with a history of oak wilt.
The entire City is designated a control zone as oaks are found in all neighborhoods
throughout the city. The actual control program sequence goes as follows:
1. Information (media) dispersal to the public (especially springtime).
2. Inspection/detection of oak wilt
3. Notification of diseased tree owners with info and requirements.
4. Installment of vibratory plow lines and Alamo injections if needed.
S. Removal of diseased red oaks by snowfall.
6. Assessment and monitoring of OW spread and past control work; 3 years
and beyond.
The program timeframe then is as follows:
Inspection: April through October
Plawing/Inj.: June through October
Removals: By November I S
Assessment: Constant
A replacement tree planting program on public land concentrates on establishing native
shade trees where tree losses have taken place. The planting of oak trees also takes place
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in areas safely away from recent infection centers. Additionally, shade trees are available
to the public through an annual tree sale for planting on private property.
The Mounds View forestry program is jointly run with the City of New Brighton and
uses all media forms available including newspapers, Internet, personal and group
meetings, cable television and billboards. An information stream to reputable tree
contractors exists but is problematic with firms moving in and out of the City limits. Tree
contractor licensing has been initiated and should help the cause of informed,
professional tree work.
The local oak wilt control program outlined above has worked well for this municipality
for a great number of years. Grant funds have been a Large part of this success. Our
annual loss rates reflect the close attention given to this project and give affirmation that
the community can manage oak wilt disease in such a way that makes a difference.
Project and Grant Manager: ~""d
Date: 5 /~ g 1 ~ ~"
Phone: ~: ~"! - ~ 3 8 - 2 r;Z ;'
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