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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Curry, Kroeger, Palm, Sullivan,
Commissioners Appointed- Need Oath of Office — Arel, Lillemo, Wake Wiesner,
Staff: Peterson I YMCA: Thomas *to be absent
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 19, 2020
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Oath of Office for Re -Appointed Commissioner Arel - by Don Peterson
B. Oath of office for Appointed Commissioner Lillemo, Wake Wiesner- by Don Peterson
C. Vote on Commission Chair, Vice Chair
D.
6. PUBLIC INPUT
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight's agenda. Before speaking, please give your full
name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
7. STAFF REPORTS
A. Parks and Recreation - Andy
B. Public Works — Don
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission — Role and Duties
B. Review of City Parks
C. Review of Park Dedication Fund — Projects, Budget Balance
D. New Furnace at Hillview Park Shelter
10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINES
12. ADJOURNMENT: Next Regular Commission Meeting: February 25. 2021
6:30 P.M. I NOVEMBER 19, 20201 MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER at 6:37 PM
PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION
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2. ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Arel, Curry, Kroeger, Palm, Rundle, Sullivan, Zaiger
Staff: Peterson I YMCA: Thomas
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion to approve by Palm, 2"d by Rundle: Motion Passed 7-0. Roll
Call vote
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve September 24, 2020 minutes by Kroeger, 2"d by
Curry. Motion Passed 7-0. Roll Call vote.
5. PUBLIC INPUT: Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight's agenda. Before speaking,
please give your full name and address. Please limit your comments to three minutes.
NO RESIDENTS PRESENT
6. STAFF REPORTS
A. YMCA: SEE ATTACHED REPORT: MVCC will be closing effective Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at
6:00 PM for at least the next four weeks. They will continue to have YMCA distance
learning care. Rise Care will also continue. Continue to monitor the status of youth sports in
MN and take registrations for upcoming programs. Have been running Senior fitness
classes and some painting classes. Membership: 93 active members with 83 as Senior
memberships. Daily passes are at about 25% of previous years due to COVID capacity
requirements. Gym rentals are pretty consistent even with the lower capacity. Event Center
and park building rentals will be shut down for the next four weeks per Governor Walz
order. Rink attendant positions have been posted to be ready after the YMCA to MVCC
transition so they will be ready if/when the warming houses can be opened. New air filters
are being installed soon at MVCC, City Hall, and Public Works building.
Do we want to rent out the outdoor rinks to teams for practices and games since they might
not be able to use indoor facilities? Capacity needs to be watched in the warming houses to
keep it at 10 including the rink attendant. Yes!
B. Public Works: SEE ATTACHED REPORT. Forestry marking some trees for removal.
Installed some new fountains at Silverview pond. Looking to get another aerator installed in
the spring.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - none at this time
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Update on transition of Park and Recreation Program: City Council voted to discontinue
contract with YMCA and take over the recreation and operation of MVCC. Andy Thomas
has been hired to be the director. Other job descriptions will be approved by City Council
soon and then hiring can begin. Some current staff are willing to transfer over to these
positions. Talking to New Brighton to develop a program partnership. Will continue YMCA
distance learning program at MVCC and Youth in Government program as well. MVCC is
working on developing programming for seniors like Silver Sneakers and summer youth.
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Memberships will change over from YMCA to MVCC. Membership fees have been
established through the MVCC Advisory Committee and not YMCA. These fees will
continue as is. Eventually the Advisory Committee will be dissolved and absorbed by the
PRF Commission.
B. Review of Applications for Park and Recreation and Forestry Commission seats: Two seats
are up: Arel and Zaiger. Three applications have been received. Motion to approve
candidates A and C by Zaiger, 2"d by Kroeger. Motion Passed 6-0. Palm abstaining. Roll
Call vote
C. Review holding Commission Meeting on December 17, 2020. Yes, hold the meeting to
discuss MVCC updates and possible new Commissioner posting
D. Review 2021 Meeting Calendar: Motion by Palm to accept proposed PRF Meeting Calendar
for 2021. 2"d by Kroeger. Motion Passed 7-0. Roll Call vote
9. COMMISSIONER REPORTS: Kroeger: Happy that Andy Thomas and his team are coming on
board to MVCC. Thank you to Gary Rundle for his service on PRF Commission these years.
Commissioner Zaiger is also leaving the Commission, so thank you for her service.
Palm: Check smoke detector expiration and change batteries!
10. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS: NONE
11. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn at 7:30 PM, by Palm, 2"d by Zaiger. Motion Passed 7-0
Next Regular Commission Meeting: December 17, 2020
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Item No. 7A
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PARKS & RECREATION
MEMORANDUM
To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners
From: Andy Thomas — Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Date: January 28, 2021
RE: Parks & Recreation Staff Report
The following is a synopsis of recent activities and events of the Parks & Recreation Department.
Community Center
• Current restrictions
• Memberships
• Updates
Programs
Staff worked on the following items this last month:
• Distance Learning
• Sports
• Summer
• Seniors
Rentals
• Event Center
• Gym
Partnerships
List of partners staff are currently- working on or have solidified.
• Quincey House
• New Brighton Parks and Rec
• Hall of Fame Athletics
• SMB Fire
■ Happy Feet Dance
• YMCA
• Pure Intensity Basketball
• SLP Parks and Rec
Parks
Ice Rinks
• Rentals
Fields
• Reservations
11Page
Parks & Recreation Staff Report
2020 Comparison
Event Center
ZO YTD 202 YTD
—Number of Rentals YTD --@--Revenue YTD
Park Rentals
$22,367
$7,570
259 158
Number of Rentals YTD Revenue YTD
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Item No. 713
MEMORANDUM
To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners
From: Don Peterson — Public Works Director
Date: January 28, 2021
RE: Public Works Staff Report
The following is a synopsis of recent activities and events of the Public Works Department.
Maintenance
Staff worked on the following items since November:
• Building and light repairs
• Flooding and sweeping rinks six mornings or evenings a week
• Snow and ice removal city wide
• Equipment repairs
• Hillview building furnace out
• Portable bathrooms at Hillview and Lambert parks
• Boulevard and side walk snow removal
• Tree chipping and hauling
• Wood chip pile moving Silverview
Forestry
Staff worked on the following items this last month:
• Resident consults
• Four Seasons consults and meets
• Disease trees being removed by Four Seasons Tree Care (on going as weather allows) 30%
complete
• Structural pruning on young trees
• Pruning on Silver view parking lot trees
• Planting plan for spring work (on going)
• Ash tree removal goals for 2020-2021 complete 26 Ash removed on city properties
• Hazard tree removals
• Snow removal
• Street Boulevard pruning plan
The following is the List of Parks and projects / maintenance activities ongoing or planned this year.
Current updates are in black text, and updates from the previous two month period are in grey.
Ardan Park
• Working with Stantec Engineering on some drainage issues in the Park. Application to
perform some storm water pond maintenance was submitted to RCWD.
1IPage
Public Works Staff Report
City Hall Campus:
• New Picnic Shelters are being built, will be ready for next season rental.
■ Worked with plumber and vendor to winterize the splash pad.
• Installation of the New Picnic Tables started
Groveland Park:
• Final Inspection of Punch list items on 10/25/2018 for Tennis/Basket Ball Court
Greenfield Park:
Notified by the DNR that corrections to be made to the tennis court gate entrance — ADA
accessible. Fencing contractor scheduled for next month Leveled the trail running in the
back portion of the Park, added class 5 as needed.
Commission will need to discuss at the July 2020, Green field baseball field. Take out all
turf from first and third base line and replace with Ag-lime to the fence. Most all new park
construction is going this way with ball fields. This would solve the wet home plate issue
and uneven base line issues.
Hillview Park:
Hockey rink fence completed, Public Works staff completed installing the boards. Grading
and fill need to be completed. Depending on the weather the base may be a 2018 project.
• Ag-lime base to be completed in 2018.
• Commission will need to discuss at the July 2020, playground Rehabilitation.
Lambert Park
• Inventory of Hockey Rink boards to re -place started.
• Commission will need to discuss at the July 2020 Meeting size of the Hockey Rink.
Random Park:
• Commission will need to discuss at the July 2020, playground Rehabilitation
Silver View Park
• Ramsey County continues to work in re -profiling the draining ditch along County Road I
and Silver View Road, located in Silver View Park.
• Four new pond aerators installed in the Strom Water Pond
Woodcrest Park
• Working with Stantec Engineering and Ramsey County on some drainage issues in the
Park. Application to perform some storm water pond maintenance was submitted top RCWD
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PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY
COMMISSION MOUNDSEW
Background and Purpose:
The Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission was established by the Mounds View City
Council in 1988 for the purpose of advising the Council on the operation of public recreation, parks,
and playgrounds (MV Chapter 405). The Commission consists of seven (7) members appointed by
the City Council (based on the recommendation of the Commission) from applications submitted by
interested Mounds View citizens.
Terms and Vacancies:
Appointed members of the Commission will serve three (3) year staggered terms with terms expiring
December 31 of each year. Appointments to a term of less than three (3) years are permissible in
order to establish appropriate staggering of member terms. Both original and successive appointees
shall hold their offices until their successors are appointed and qualified. 'Any vacancies during the
term shall be filled by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of the Council for the unexpired
portion of the term. Commission members serve without compensation take an oath of office.
Organization:
Commission officers include a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The City Council appoints a
chairperson based upon the recommendation of the Commission. The Commission selects a Vice
Chairman from its membership for a term of one year. The Secretary may be selected from the
Commission membership or from City staff. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Parks
Supervisor are City staff liaisons to the Commission.
Meeting Dates and Frequency:
The Commission regularly meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Council
Chambers at the Mounds View City Hall. The meeting dates may be changed or tweaked as needed
by the Commission (due to holidays, etc.), but the Commission is required to conduct at least twelve
(12) regular meetings each calendar year. The Commission may occasionally have joint meetings
with the City Council and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission on an as -needed basis. A
quorum, or the majority of appointed members, is required for the Commission to meet. The City
Council could remove an appointed Commission member who fails to attend at least nine (9)
regularly scheduled Commission meetings per year. All Commission meetings are recorded and
televised on local cable television.
Primary Duties of the Commission:
1. Operation of City Parks and Pla rounds: Under the direction of the City Council, advise City
staff to operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds upon City -owned property or
other property made available to the City for such public recreation purpose.
2. Lease and Ac uisition of Property: Recommend to the City Council the leasing or acquisition of
land or personal property for public recreational use as the Commission deems desirable.
3. Maintenance and Care of Publlc Recreation Prooei�y: Maintain and care for all property that the
Commission has acquired and which has been assigned to the Commission for public recreation
purposes.
4. Inventories of Services: Make periodic inventories of recreation and park services that exist or
may be needed, and interpret the needs of the public to the City Council.
5. Cooperation with Other Agencies: Cooperate with other park and recreation departments,
schools, and private agencies for establishment of a joint powers agreement to provide parks and
recreation services to the City residents.
6. Policies and Functions of Department: Interpret the policies and functions of the Park and
Recreation Department to the public.
Overview:
The Park and Recreation Commission is a volunteer board of Council -appointed Mounds View
residents charged with advising the City Council on the operation of public recreation, parks, forestry
and playgrounds, pursuant to the authority of Chapter 405 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. In
this capacity, the Commission has the responsibility to recommend to the City Council, programs of
public recreation, use of playgrounds, cooperative agreements with other agencies develop policies
for consideration and recommend proposed budgets. The commission may also recommend capital
improvements, and advise the Council in establishing fees for the public facilities and programs. The
Commission receives citizen input, solicits all available information on an issue and recommends
appropriate action to the City Council for final action.
Primary Responsibilities:
Advise City staff to operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds upon property which
is owned or otherwise made available to the Municipality for such public recreation purpose.
Recommend to the Council the leasing or acquisition of real or personal property for public
recreational use as it deems desirable.
3. Maintain and care for all property which it has acquired or which has been assigned to it for public
recreation purposes.
4. Take periodic inventories of recreation and park services which exist or may be needed and
interpret the needs of the public to the Council.
5. Cooperate with other park and recreation departments, schools and private agencies for
establishment of a joint powers agreement to provide parks and recreation services to the City
residents.
6. Advise the Council and City Administrator in the preparation of the annual budget and long-range
capital improvement programs.
7. Formulate and prescribe reasonable rules and regulations for the use of the general public of any
facilities in any park area.
9. Advise the Council on constructing roadways, paths, buildings, fountains, docks, boat houses,
bath houses, refreshment booths, amusement halls, pavilions and other necessary structures and
improvements in parks.
0. Communicate regularly with the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission through joint
meetings and meeting minutes.
405.01
SECTION:
405.01:
405.02:
405.03:
405.04:
405.05:
405.06:
405.07:
405.08:
405.09:
405.02 (Rev. 02/13)
CHAPTER 405
PARKS AND RECREATION AND FORESTRY CONBUSSION'
(Ord. 714, 5/12/03)
Commission Established; Purpose
Membership; Oath; Compensation
Terms and Vacancies
Conflicts of Interest
Removal from Office
Organization and Meetings
Powers and Duties
Budget and Finances
Rules and Regulations
405.01: COMMISSION ESTABLISHED; PURPOSE: There is hereby established a
Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission for the purpose of advising the Council on the
operation of public recreation, parks, and playgrounds, pursuant to the authority of this Chapter.
The Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission is referred to herein as "the Commission".
(1988 Code §34.01; Ord. 714, 5-12-03)
405.02: MEMBERSHIP; OATH; COMPENSATION:
Subd. 1. Appointment of Members: The Commission shall consist of nine (9) members
appointed by the City Council and based on the recommendation of the Parks and
Recreation Commission, from the applications submitted. Based upon the
recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the City Council shall appoint
a chairperson. (1988 Code §34.02; Ord. 627, 2-8-99; Ord. 707, 10-28-02;
Ord. 714, 5-12-03; Ord. 741, 6-28-04; Ord. 877, 02-07-13)
Subd. 2. Oath of Office: Every appointed member shall, before entering upon the discharge
of their duties, take an oath that they will faithfully discharge the duties of their office.
(1988 Code §34.03)
Subd. 3. Compensation: Members of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
(1988 Code §34.04)
1 See Chapter 905 of this Code for parks, playgrounds and recreation.
City of Mounds View
405.06 405.07 (Rev. 5/03)
405.06: ORGANIZATION AND MEETINGS:
Subd. 1. Officers: The Commission shall select a Vice Chairman and Secretary. The Vice
Chairman shall be selected from its membership and shall serve for a term of one (1)
year. The Secretary may be selected from the Commission or City staff. (Amended,
Ord. 714, 5-12-03)
Subd. 2. Attorney and Engineer: The Municipal Attorney shall act as attorney for the
Commission and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer shall act as its engineer.
Subd. 3. Rules of Procedure: At its first meeting, the Commission shall adopt rules of
procedure and elect the two (2) officers. It shall amend the rules, from time to time, as is
necessary. (1988 Code §34.06)
Subd. 4. Meetings: The Commission shall establish regular meeting dates, but special
meetings may be called by any officer of the Commission upon seven (7) days' notice to
all members. The Commission shall hold at least twelve (12) regular meetings each
calendar year. (Amended, Ord. 714, 5-12-03)
Subd. 5. Quorum: A majority of the appointed members shall constitute a quorum. (1988
Code §34.07)
405.07: POWERS AND DUTIES: In order to carry on the recreation provided herein, the
duties of the Commission shall include: (Amended, Ord. 714, 5-12-03)
Subd. 1. Operation of City Parks and Playgrounds: Under the direction of the City Council,
advise City staff to operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds upon property
which is owned or otherwise made available to the Municipality for such public
recreation purpose.
Subd. 2. Lease and Acquisition of Property:
a. Recommend to the Council the leasing or acquisition of real or personal property
for public recreational use as it deems desirable but shall not have the authority to acquire
land or construct buildings in its own name. Any equipment or recreational facilities shall
belong to the Municipality.
b. Advise the Council of leasing real or personal property or both for public recreation
use for periods of not longer than one (1) year.
City of Mounds View
405.09 (Rev. 5/03)
405.08: BUDGET AND FINANCES:
Subd. 1. Annual Presentation of Proposed Budget: The Commission, through the City Parks
and Recreation Division staff, should present, no later than August 1 of each year, a
proposed budget, in such details as the Council shall require, of the financial needs for
the ensuing fiscal year to operate and maintain the parks and open spaces, as well as
provide recreation programs. (Amended, Ord. 714, 5-12-03)
Subd. 2. Fees and Charges: The Commission shall advise the Council to establish charges or
fees for the restricted use of any facilities or to make any phase of the recreation program
wholly or partially self-sustaining. (1988 Code §34.08)
405.09: RULES AND REGULATIONS: The Council may establish such rules and
regulations for the administration of this Chapter as it may deem necessary and may delegate
such rule -making authority to the Commission, and the Commission shall have power to make
such rules and regulations pursuant to delegated authority as it deems necessary for the purpose
of performing its duties as herein set forth. (1988 Code §34.10)
City of Mounds View
1127.01
CHAPTER 1127
(Added, Ord. 785, 12-10-07)
TREE PRESERVATION & LANDSCAPING
SECTION:
1127.01:
Purpose
1127.02:
Definitions
1127.03:
General Tree Protection Requirements
1127.04:
Tree Removal on Lots With Construction or Grading Permits
1127.05:
Landscaping
1127.06:
Plan Review Process
1127.07:
Appeal Process
1127.08:
Violation and Penalties
1127.01 (Rev. 12/07)
1127.01: PURPOSE: The purpose of this chapter is to identify trees and woodlots
which are to be preserved in general and saved when development is occurring or at any
point thereafter. It is the City's goal to ensure that development is compatible with the
natural environment and is accommodated without destroying desirable environmental
features and natural amenities. It is not the City's intent, however, to preserve significant
trees or woodlots where substandard subdivision design, poor drainage, excess slope in
streets and driveways or inefficient utility construction would result.
City of Mounds View
1127.03
1127.04
1127.03: GENERAL TREE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS. Developers,
landowners, and builders shall attempt to preserve the maximum number of significant and
specimen trees on lots as possible by using creative design techniques for the location of
structures and other improvements within property boundaries.
Subd. 1. Preservation Standards.
a. Structures and other amenities shall be located in such a manner that the
optimum number of trees shall be preserved.
b. Prior to the granting of a permit, the person requesting the permit shall
demonstrate that there are no feasible or prudent alternatives to the removal of
significant or specimen trees on the site.
C. Forestation, reforestation or landscaping shall utilize a variety of tree species
and shall not utilize any species presently under disease epidemic.
d. Development including grading and contouring shall take place in such a
manner that the root zone, as defined in Section 1127.02, of existing trees shall not
be affected.
1127.04: TREE REMOVAL ON LOTS WITH CONSTRUCTION OR GRADING
ACTIVITy5l
Subd. 1. Tree Plan Required. A tree plan, which would include a tree inventory,
prepared by an arborist, landscape architect or forester, shall be submitted for any
project in which any trees will be impacted as a result of said project. Tree
inventories shall identify existing healthy significant trees, specimen trees, woodlots
and smaller groups of non -significant trees within the limits of the proposed project
area. The inventory should clearly indicate which trees would be lost as a result of
the project and which trees would be saved. The tree inventory shall be submitted
at the same time as any other required application submittals. This requirement
may be waived at the discretion of the Community Development Director and the
City Forester.
58 Parcels in the R-1, Single Family Residential zoning district are exempt from the provisions of this
Section.
City of Mounds View
1127.05
1127.05. LANDSCAPING:
1127.05
Subd. 1. Applications for development in the R-3, R-4, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, I-1 and
PUD districts shall be accompanied by a detailed landscape plan. The landscape
plan should be developed in accordance with the site plan submitted for approval.
Subd. 2. Detailed landscape plans shall include the following information;
a. General: name and address of developer/owner, name and address of
architect/designer, date of plan preparation, date and description of all revisions,
name of project or development, scale of plan, north point indication.
b. Site analysis: Boundary lines of property line with dimensions based upon
certified survey, name and alignment of proposed and existing adjacent on -site
streets, location of all proposed buildings, topographic contours at two (2) foot
contour intervals, location of parking areas, water bodies, proposed sidewalks, and
percentage of site not covered by structures and impervious surfaces.
C. Landscape data: A planting schedule table shall include symbols, quantities,
common names, botanical names, size of plant materials, root specifications, and
special planting instructions.
d. Typical sections and details of fences, retaining walls, berms and other
landscape improvements.
e. Typical sections of landscape islands and planter beds with identification of
materials used.
f. Details of planting beds and foundation plantings.
g. Delineation of both sodded and seeded areas indicated in square footage.
h. Where landscape or inorganic materials are used to provide required screening
from adjacent and neighboring properties, a cross section shall be provided at a
legible scale illustrating the prospective of the site from the neighboring property
and property line elevation.
City of Mounds View
1127.05
1127.07
Subd. 5. Method of Installation: All deciduous and coniferous trees shall be ball and
burlap and stakes and guyed per National Nurserymen's Standards. All shrubs shall
be potted.
Subd. 6. Use of Landscaping for Screening:
a. Where natural materials, such as trees or hedges are approved in lieu of the
required screening by means of walls or fences, density and species of planting
shall be such to achieve screening year round.
Subd. 7. Maintenance:
a. Property owners shall be responsible for the upkeep of all required plantings
and landscape materials. Upon written notice from the City, a property owner shall
be required to trim broken or damaged tree boughs, remove fallen trees or storm
damaged trees and remove diseased trees as identified by the City Forester.59
Uprooted, damaged or diseased tree stumps shall be removed or ground down
below grade.
b. It shall be the property owner's responsibility to maintain the boulevard areas
between the property and any adjacent street frontage.
1127.06: PLAN REVIEW PROCESS: All tree inventories, preservation plans and
landscape plans shall be reviewed by the City Forester. The Parks and Recreation and
Forestry Commission may also review such plans at the request of the Community
Development Director or the City Forester. When such plans are required as part of a
development application (e.g. development review, conditional use permit, minor or major
subdivision) the Planning Commission and City Council shall have approval authority. For
such plans submitted when no official planning action is necessary, the Community
Development Director and City Forester shall retain administrative approval authority.
1127.07: APPEAL PROCESS: Administrative decisions by the City Forester and/or
Community Development Director may be appealed to the City Council. An appeal shall
be filed in writing no more than fourteen (14) days following the date of the administrative
decision by the City. The appeal shall be scheduled for consideration by City Council at
the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting which is at least seven (7) days from the
date of the appeal.
59 Refer to Chapter 605, Tree Disease Control.
City of Mounds View
605.01
CHAPTER 605
SHADE TREE DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL
SECTION:
605.02 (Rev. 5/18)
605,01:
Shade Tree Disease and Pest Control Program
605.02:
Inspection and Investigation
605.03 :
Nuisances Declared; Abatement
605.04 :
Abatement Procedures; Assessment of Costs
605.05:
Disruption of Root Grafts
605.06 :
Treating of Trees
605.07 :
Permit Requirements for Transporting Wood
605.08:
Storage of Elm Wood
605.09 :
Licensing Requirements for Tree Contractors
605.10:
Violation of Provisions
605.01 : SHADE TREE DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL PROGRAM:
Subd. 1. Authority: The City Administrator and those agents appointed by the City Administrator
(herein referred to as "tree inspector") are hereby empowered to conduct a program of
shade tree disease and pest control pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, § §
18G, 89.001, 89.01 and 89.51-.64, including the elimination of Dutch elm disease fungus,
elm bark beetles, oak wilt fungus, emerald ash borer, and other potentially non-native
invasive pests and epidemic diseases oftrees. (1988 Code §92.01) (Amended, Ord. 844, 5-
20-10, Ord. 871, 5-3-12)
Subd. 2. Interference Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere, prevent or delay
the authorized parties from discharging their duties pursuant to this Chapter. (1988 Code
§92.11)
605.03 605.03 (Rev. 5/18)
605.03 : NUISANCES DECLARED; ABATEMENT:
Subd. 1. Nuisances Declared: The following are hereby declared public nuisances whenever they
may be found within the City:
a Any living or standing elm tree, or part thereof, infected to any degree with the Dutch
elan disease fungus Ceratoc7.slis u1mi (buisman) rrmoreau or which harbors any of the elm
bark beetles Scolytus multisii•iatus (eichh.) or Hyluigo pinus niflpes (marsh).
b. Any dead or dying elm tree, or part thereof; including logs, branches, stumps,
firewood or other elm. material from which the bark has not been removed and burned or
buried.
C. Any living or standing red oak tree, or part thereof, infected to any degree with the
oak wilt fungus Ceralocmis fagacea rum.
d Any diseased wood from the red oak group which, by April 1 in any given year, has
not been either debarked, burned, buried or split into quarter sections and completely
enclosed with a covering (at least 4-mil, if plastic) adequately thick and whole so as to
isolate the wood until July 15 or later, of the year immediately following the wilting of the
tree from which said wood originated. (Amended, Ord 871, 5-14-18)
e. Any living or standing ash tree, or part thereof, infested to any degree with the
emerald ash borer A&7•ilus plaWpennis by presence of: 1) larval galleries and emerald ash
borer larva or larvae; or 2) emerald ash borer adult beetles and "D"-shaped exit holes.
(Added, Ord. 871, 5-3-12) Woodpecker holes and/or woodpecker activity. (Added, Ord
871, 5-14-18)
f Any dead or dying ash tree, or part thereof, including logs, branches, stumps,
firewood, or other ash material, to which the bark is still attached that may serve as a
breeding place for emerald ash borer. (Added, Ord. 871, 5-3-12)
g. Other trees with non-native invasive pests, epidemic disease, or other factors which
are potentially contributory to the spread of such pests and disease. (Amended, Ord.
871, 5-3-12)
Subd. 2. Nuisance Declared Unlawful: It is unlawful for any person to permit public nuisances, as
herein defined, to remain on any premises owned or controlled by that person within the
City. (1988 Code §92.03)
City of Mounds View
605.04
Subd. 3. Responsibility for Costs:
605.05 (Rev. 5/18)
a Trees which are diseased pursuant to this Chapter located on City boulevards in
public rights -of -way will be removed at a cost of fifty percent (50%) to the owner of the
abutting property with the City assuming the remaining costs. (Amended, Ord.
871,5-3-12)
b. All other materials pursuant to this Chapter are the responsibility of the owner of the
abutting property. (1988 Code §92.10)
Subd. 4. Special Assessment: If the owner shall fail to pay the bill, as provided for in subdivisions
1 and 2b hereof, within ninety (90) days, the Council may then assess the amount due, plus interest,
plus costs against the property as a special assessment pursuant to Minnesota Statutes'. (1988 Code
§ 92.06)
605.05 : DISRUPTION OF ROOT GRAFTS: Whenever a tree is found, which is actually or
potentially diseased with any disease covered in this Chapter, the tree inspector may take whatever
steps are necessary as recommended by the Commissioner of Agriculture to disrupt all potential
root grafts. This disruption shall be performed as soon as possible. The property owner or the
person in possession, if different from the owner, on which the trees stand and adjacent property
owners or the persons in possession, if different from the owner, if the disruption procedure
extends onto that property, shall be notified by personal service or first class mail that said
disruption will be done. (1988 Code §92.05) (Amended, Ord. 844, 5-20-10; Ord. 871,
5-3-12)
t M.S.A. §429.101.
City of Mounds View
605.06
605.07 (Rev. 5i18)
by private tree contractors shall be performed under the direction of an arborist certified by the
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or forester certified by the Society of American
Foresters (SAF) and employed by the contractor. The contractor shall also be registered with the
Commissioner's Office and the Minnesota State Tree Care registration number shall be provided
to the City. Licensing of tree contractors shall be required for any .routine or non -routine tree
services performed on public or private property, including but not limited to tree trimming, tree
removal, tree treatment by injection or trench methods, and stump grinding. (Added, Ord. 871-5-
3-12) (Added, Ord 871, 5-14-18)
605.10: VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS: Any person violating any of the provisions of this
Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (1988 Code §92.12) (Amended, Ord. 871, 5-3-12)
City of Mounds View
605.09
605.09: LICENSING REQ
by private tree contractors shall =perfo
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA
Foresters (SAF) and employed by the contra
for any routine or non -routine tree services
but not limited to tree trimming, tree remove
stump grinding. (Added, Ord. 871-5-3-12)/
605.10 (Rev. 5/12)
S FOR TW CONTRACTORS: Tree services
under th irection of an arborist certified by the
or for r certified by the Society of American
n 'tenon.
g of tree contractors shall be required
a ed public or private property, including
tree tr tment by injection or trench methods, and
605.10: VIOLATION OF�VISIONS: Any person vv
this Chapter shall be guilty of a sdemeanor. (1988 Code §92.12)
any of the provisions of
nded, Ord. 871, 5-3-12)
City of Mounds View
606.02 606.03 (Rev. 4/97)
606.02: DESTRUCTION OF WEEDS BY OWNER: All such grass and weeds shall be
cut, pulled or destroyed whenever they shall exceed a height of eight inches (8"). The following
areas and types of vegetation are exempted from this provision if managed in a manner so as not
to become infested with noxious weeds or to create a stagnant, foul smelling condition:
(1993 Code) (Ord. 594, 4-14-97)
Subd. 1. Native wetland vegetation found in wetlands designated as part of the City's
wetland zoning district, or in floodplains, drainage ponds or ditches which store and
convey stormwater. (Ord. 594, 4-14-97)
Subd. 2. Native vegetation found in natural areas which are part of public open space, parks
and nature centers.. (Ord. 594, 4-14-97)
Subd. 3. Areas on any occupied lot or parcel of land having wetland -type vegetation because
of neighborhood drainage patterns, where the drainage pattem'is evident on contour maps
and from field observation, and the vegetation is confined to a single lot, separated from
adjacent lots, and managed so as not to be a nuisance. (Ord. 594, 4-14-97)
Subd. 4. An area where the land and vegetation appear not to have been graded, landscaped,
mowed or otherwise disturbed by human or mechanical means at any time. The Director
of Community Development shall use reasonable judgement in determining what
constitutes this type of area based on the present appearance of the area and research as to
the history of the area if such information is available. (Ord. 594, 4-14-97)
Subd. 5. An area of at least five (5) acres used by an educational institution or public agency
for prairie land restoration, if the prior vegetation is eliminated and the prairie vegetation
is planted through transplanting or seed. The area shall be cut at least once per year to a
height of no more than eight (8) inches if weeds cover more than 25 percent (251/o) of the
area. If such mowing is necessary and the area is likely to be seen by the public, a sign
shall be posted advising that a meadow or prairie is being established. The size of the
sign shall be one (1) square foot and it shall be no higher than three feet (3').
(Ord. 594, 4-14-97)
606.03: DESTRUCTION BY CITY AUTHORITY: When the owner or person in control
of any plot of ground fails to destroy grasses or weeds growing thereon as provided herein, the
Superintendent of Public Works of the City shall destroy or cause to be cut such grasses or
weeds and any expense incurred by the City under the authority of the Superintendent of Public
Works in so doing shall be a charge against the owner or other person so failing, which may be
recovered on behalf of the City by recording a lien against the property for the cost of said
cutting or by instituting an appropriate action at law. Said cost shall be an amount as determined
by the City. (1993 Code)
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2018 Budget Summary
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Chan_ecfrom 2020
Actual
Actual
Actual
Sudac4
Request
Dollar Percent
Park Dedication (Fund 451):
Revenues
3610 Investment income
4,762
4,555
5,091
1,000
500
(500)-50.00%
3652 Park dedication fees
-
38,576
114,972
3,000
3,000
- 0.00%
Total revenue
4,762
43,131
120,063
4,000
3,500
(500)-12.50%
Operating expenses
Operations (4350):
Materials & supplies
1230 Supplies, equip. < $5,000
2,304
-
-
-
-
- 0.00%
1600 Supplies, operating
34,126
-
7,016
-
-
0.00%
Total materials & supplies
36,430
-
7,016
-
-
0.00%
Contractual services
5110 Repairs, Buildings & Grounds
-
3,478
-
-
-
0.00%
Total contractual services
-
3,478
-
-
-
- 0.00%
Capital
7050 Construction
32,700
231,742
75,599
103,500
125,500
22,000
21.26%
Total capital outlays
32,700
231,742
75,599
103,500
125,500
22,000
21.26%
Total expenses
69,130
235,220
82,615
103,500
125,500
22,000
21.26%
Net change in fund balance
(64,368)
(192,089)
37,448
(99,500)
(122,000)
(22,500)
22.61 %
Fund balance, beginning year
402,107
337,739
145,650
183,098
83,598
(99,500)
-54.34%
Fund balance, end of year
$ 337,739
$ 145,650
$ 183,098
$ 83,598
$ (38,402)
$ (122,000)
-145.94%
101
Fund: 451 Pori: Dcdicatinn Fund Revenues
Account
Description
2018
2019
2020
2021
Description
3610
Investment income
2,000
1,000
1,000
500
Estimated interest earnings at 1%.
2,000
1.000
1.000
500
3652
Park dedication fees
3,000
3.000
3,000
3,000
Developer payments
3,000
3,000
3,000
3,000
Fund: 451 Deparitnent: 4471) Expenditures
7050
Construction > $25000
-
45,000
h- igation & landscaping improvements City Hall Park
-
58,500
Restroom enclosures, roof, hockey lighting
-
60,000
Random Park Playground
40,000
Lambert Park Hockey Boards
-
-
13,000
Netting Silver View Park
-
-
-
12,500
T-Ball field City Hall Park
70,000
-
City Hall Park redesign ?
250,000
-
-
Greenfield basketball and tennis courts - resurface
58,500
-
2 park shelters (splash pad)
-
25.000
-
Silver View Park Shelter remodel
320.000
83.500
I03,500
125,500
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Hillview Park Shelter, Building Needs
Furnace replacement needed;
Three proposals received:
1) Trane Building Services $11,110
2) Architect Mechanical $ 9,750
3) Home Depot* $9,370
*Home Depot is part of the US Communities Purchasing Agreement.