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PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM
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Call To Order
Roll Call
Approval Of Agenda
Approval Of Minutes
Approval Of PK Meeting Minutes
PARK 06 -05 -2023.PDF
Presentations
Youth Climate Update
Lona Doolan, Parks Commissioner, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Silverwood Park Updates
David Donovan, Program Coordinator, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Citizens For Sustainability Updates
Dan Kunitz presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Village Gardeners Updates
Lona Doolan, Parks Commissioner, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Commission Reports
Other Business
Silver Point Park Playground
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
SILVER POINT PARK PLAN VIEW.PDF
LAYOUT.PDF
SILVER POINT PARK - ST. ANTHONY, MN - D11864G - MATERIAL QUOTE
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SILVER POINT PARK - ST. ANTHONY, MN - D11864G - INSTALL QUOTE
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Parks CIP Review
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
PIP.PDF
Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
PRESENTATION.PDF
Community Forum
Individuals may address the Parks Commission about any City business item not
included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign
their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the
Clerk ’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Park Commission
will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the
matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming
agenda.
Adjournment
Next Meeting
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Our mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAMonday, September 18, 2023 at 7:00 PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To OrderRoll CallApproval Of AgendaApproval Of MinutesApproval Of PK Meeting MinutesPARK 06 -05 -2023.PDFPresentationsYouth Climate UpdateLona Doolan, Parks Commissioner, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFSilverwood Park UpdatesDavid Donovan, Program Coordinator, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Citizens For Sustainability Updates
Dan Kunitz presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Village Gardeners Updates
Lona Doolan, Parks Commissioner, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
Commission Reports
Other Business
Silver Point Park Playground
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
SILVER POINT PARK PLAN VIEW.PDF
LAYOUT.PDF
SILVER POINT PARK - ST. ANTHONY, MN - D11864G - MATERIAL QUOTE
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SILVER POINT PARK - ST. ANTHONY, MN - D11864G - INSTALL QUOTE
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Parks CIP Review
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
PIP.PDF
Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
PRESENTATION.PDF
Community Forum
Individuals may address the Parks Commission about any City business item not
included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign
their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the
Clerk ’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Park Commission
will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the
matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming
agenda.
Adjournment
Next Meeting
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City
Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can
contact us by using 711 Relay.
Our mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through
outstanding city services.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDAMonday, September 18, 2023 at 7:00 PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To OrderRoll CallApproval Of AgendaApproval Of MinutesApproval Of PK Meeting MinutesPARK 06 -05 -2023.PDFPresentationsYouth Climate UpdateLona Doolan, Parks Commissioner, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFSilverwood Park UpdatesDavid Donovan, Program Coordinator, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFCitizens For Sustainability UpdatesDan Kunitz presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFVillage Gardeners UpdatesLona Doolan, Parks Commissioner, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFCommission ReportsOther BusinessSilver Point Park PlaygroundJeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFSILVER POINT PARK PLAN VIEW.PDFLAYOUT.PDFSILVER POINT PARK - ST. ANTHONY, MN - D11864G - MATERIAL QUOTE (1).PDFSILVER POINT PARK - ST. ANTHONY, MN - D11864G - INSTALL QUOTE (1).PDFParks CIP ReviewCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFPIP.PDFEmerald Ash Borer Management PlanJeremy Gumke, Public Works Director, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFPRESENTATION.PDFCommunity ForumIndividuals may address the Parks Commission about any City business item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign
their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the
Clerk ’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Park Commission
will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the
matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on an upcoming
agenda.
Adjournment
Next Meeting
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City
Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can
contact us by using 711 Relay.
Our mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through
outstanding city services.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING
3 June 5, 2023
4 7:00 p.m.
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I.6 CALL TO ORDER.
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8 Chairperson Bordeau called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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II.10 ROLL CALL.
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12 Commissioners Present:Chair Bordeau, Commissioners Doolan, and Fee.
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14 Absent:Commissioners Guest and Holliday
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16 Also Present: Citizens for Sustainability Dan Kunitz, Silverwood Park Supervisor
17 Alyssa Baguss, Public Works Director Jeremy Gumke, and City
18 Manager Charlie Yunker.
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21 III.APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 5, 2023 PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
22 COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
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24 Motion by Commissioner Doolan, seconded by Fee to approve the June 5, 2023 Parks and
25 Environmental Commission agenda.
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27 Motion carried unanimously.
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29 IV.APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 6, 2023 REGULAR PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
30 COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
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32 Motion by Commissioner Fee, seconded by Commissioner Doolan, to approve the March 6,
33 2023 Regular Parks and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
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35 Motion carried unanimously.
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37 V.PRESENTATIONS.
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A.39 Silverwood Park Updates
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41 Ms. Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor provided a power point update on
42 Silverwood Park. She indicated the Park location on a map. The mission of Three Rivers Park
43 District is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural
44 resources-based park system. It encompasses over 27,000 acres of parks and trails and serves
45 millions of visitors annually. Summer concerts are held every Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
46 June 28 through August 30 and the schedule can be found at www.silverwoodonstage.org.
47 The Pickup Truck Opera Mixed Precipitation presentation of Romeo and Juliet will be held at
48 Silverwood on Sunday, August 6th 5:00 – 6:30pm. Reservations open June 15th.
49 www.mixedprecipitation.org.
Parks and Environmental Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
June 5, 2023
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1 Ms. Baguss reviewed the Gallery Exhibitions:
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3 June 8 – July 31, 2023 Variegated Canopy Liz Miller
4 June 8 – July 31, 2023 Peace of Mind Suyao Tian
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6 A map showing the sculpture and Poetry Tours was shared with the Commission. Ms. Baguss
7 also reviewed the Silverwood Poetry Audio Tour and the new works coming to the outdoor
8 sculptures. New art and nature programs are added to the calendar each month for youth,
9 families and adults. www.threeriversparks.org/programs. She reviewed some of the
10 programs:
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12 June 11th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.Free Family Fun Day
13 July 9th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Free Family Fun Day
14 July 15th Float In Movie Theater
15 July 22nd 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.E-cology – Eldritch Elements
16 July 26th 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Silverwood Book Swap
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18 Ms. Baguss also reviewed the self-serve paddleshare rentals and facility rentals. There will be
19 a facility rental open house on July 3rd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The Silverwood Park Café is
20 open and offers a 50% student discount weekdays from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
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22 Commissioner Doolan asked about the float-in movie and how the mosquitos are. Ms. Baguss
23 stated sometimes they are not bad because of the wind. She recommends people bring bug
24 spray. Commissioner Doolan asked about the puppet show and art-making and whether they
25 are done both days. Ms. Baguss stated it is done on both days. Commissioner Doolan asked
26 about the plant swap and Ms. Baguss responded it is held in November.
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B.28 Citizens for Sustainability Updates
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30 Mr. Dan Kunitz, Citizens for Sustainability provided a power point for the Parks &
31 Environmental Commission Update. The agenda included Earth Week Cleanup,
32 Environmental Stewardship Scholarship, and Collaborations.
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34 There were 23 volunteers for the Earth Week Cleanup at Salo Park; 6 volunteers for Central
35 Park; 2 volunteers for Water Tower Park; 6 volunteers for Silver Point Park; 3 volunteers for
36 Emerald Park; 11 volunteers for Trillium Park; and 12 volunteers for Mirror Lake Park.
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38 In recognition of their commitment to environmental and to honor their energy and passion to
39 make a difference $500 Environmental Stewardship Scholarships have been awarded to
40 Audrey MacPherson and Ashlee Millette.
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42 Mr. Kunitz reviewed June outreach about Climate Plan Survey and plans for a Fall
43 Sustainability Fair. They are looking at September 23 as a possible date. Topics would be to
44 reduce home energy consumption and information on the Climate Action Plan.
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1 Mr. Jeremy Gumke thanked the Citizens for Sustainability Committee for all their work.
2 Chair Bordeau asked if CFS would consider “decreasing food waste” as another topic for the
3 sustainability fair. Mr. Kunitz stated they will look into adding that.
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C.5 Village Gardeners Updates
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7 Commissioner Lona Doolan provided an update. They met with Jeremy and Zach regarding
8 working on the Boulevard and Trillium plantings.
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10 VI.COMMISSION REPORTS.
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12 Commissioner Doolan stated she attended a presentation on No Mow May in April hosted by
13 the BeeLab. She suggested looking at for next year a Slow Mow May. She also worked with
14 Ms. Scwintek at the Middle School Gardens.
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16 VII.OTHER BUSINESS
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A.18 Climate Action Plan Updates
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20 Chair Bordeau stated the Commission will review the communications plan. Commissioner
21 Doolan stated in working with WSB a communication plan was developed. The draft is a
22 generic plan which outlines the roles for the Commission, Staff and WSB. Chair Bordeau
23 referred to the Communication Plan draft on page 5. There was an outreach at Spring Clean-
24 Up. Commissioner Doolan reviewed the upcoming events where public outreach would be
25 done as well as additional outreach ideas. Chair Bordeau asked if there was anything at
26 Silverwood. Commissioner Doolan will speak with Ms. Baguss about a collaboration. A
27 representative from WSB commented from the audience. Commissioner Doolan asked when
28 the feedback could be summarized and it could be presented at the Commission’s September
29 11 meeting. Another person commented but did not speak from the podium. Chair Bordeau
30 stated the idea is to point everyone toward the survey to gather feedback. A resident asked if
31 the community resident’s or businesses are versed enough in the action plan to give good
32 feedback. She would like to have more information on grant monies that are available as well
33 as tax rebates.
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35 Ms. Amy Fredregill, WSB, along with Ms. Bridget Rathsack from WSB stated this is helpful
36 feedback. It is important that surveys can be an educational tool. Ms. Bridget Rathsack stated
37 they talked about the information that residents may want. Ms. Fredregill stated a QR code
38 can be made available. Commissioner Doolan stated a QR code was developed for
39 Commission contact information. City staff will have a paper copy available of the survey.
40 Commissioner Doolan suggested talking to the library about having the QR Code there for
41 when they are using library computers. She asked if a flyer could be made to post at the
42 liquor store.
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44 Chair Bordeau stated she is ready to commit to the reach out events listed as well as checking
45 with Three Rivers Park.
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June 5, 2023
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1 Mr. Dan Kunitz stated CFS discussed many ways of reaching out to direct residents to the
2 climate plan survey. Ms. Amy Fredregill stated the survey results will help determine the
3 Plan.
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5 Commissioner Doolan asked about question 2 in the survey and whether the “other” option
6 should be added. Ms. Bridget Rathsack stated there are a few that will have “other” added.
7 Commissioner Doolan referred to question 4 and whether more context could be added. For
8 question 3 she suggested adding the comprehensive plan goal and for question 6 she
9 suggested combining some of the options. For question 8 adding an “other” option.
10 Commissioner Doolan asked about question 15 and Ms. Rathsack stated the demographic
11 questions are part of the survey tool. Questions are optional. The question was raised as to
12 how the demographic data would be used.
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14 Commissioner Fee referred to question #9 and since contact information is not provided how
15 can they become involved. The survey is anonymous. The website will be the place for any
16 updates and information, along with Commissioner contact information.
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18 The WSB Representatives reviewed the draft climate plan. The contents include Vision and
19 Mission; Existing Conditions; Greenhouse Gas Inventory; Stakeholder Engagement; Overall
20 City Vision; Vision & Initiatives by Category: Water, Waste, Energy, Transportation and
21 Funding Opportunities. The sample chapter reviewed was “Water”.
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23 Unidentified woman asked if a study would be done of the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
24 Ms. Bridget Rathsack stated that would be done as part of the regional indicator initiative.
25 Unidentified woman asked who would make the best cost benefit decision. Ms. Amy
26 Fredregill stated the cost benefit analysis tools are available. Commissioner Doolan asked
27 when referring to stakeholder involvement does that mean the Commission. Ms. Bridget
28 Rathsack stated all input has not yet been gathered and they are placeholders.
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30 Chair Bordeau stated she was very excited to see this. She hopes the document is usable for
31 City Staff and residents can get a good idea of the City’s commitment. She added it might be
32 nice to have a one-page summary of the Plan.
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34 City Manager Yunker stated WSB was looking for dates for a work-session. He suggested
35 August 14, 15, 17 or week of August 21-24. The Commissioners stated they are available for
36 any of those dates. Mr. Yunker offered August 23 for the work session at 5:30 p.m.
37 Commissioner Doolan asked who will keep the communication plan up to date and
38 Commissioner Doolan was asked to keep it up to date. The timeline was reviewed.
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B.40 Commission Parks Tour
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42 Chair Bordeau reviewed a summary of the Commission Parks Tour that was held on 5/13/23.
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44 The Top Things that Stuck Out:
45 Lack of recycling and composting collection bins at parks.
46 Lack of wayfinding to park/features and within park.
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1 Poor condition of many pathways & trails.
2 Mostly fairly clean parks.
3 Lots of green spaces, but underutilization of non-athletic green spaces.
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5 Good Things:
6 Infrastructure (picnic shelters, playgrounds) was overall good.
7 Lots of greenery (trees, landscaping, foliage)
8 Play equipment has aged well, except for skate park and Central splash pad.
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10 Challenging:
11 Lack of well-designed pathways and accessibility.
12 Unused space (e.g. ice arena and hockey space)
13 Optimization of seasonal usage of parks & spaces.
14 Overgrown plants/maintenance of gardens (ideal would be for low-maintenance
15 plantings and city would do base upkeep, while garden club can help to beautify).
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17 Opportunities:
18 Consider new park area(s) when commercial area around Kenzie Terrace is
19 redeveloped.
20 Solar arrays on structures, i.e. CP Pavilion, storage tank, etc.
21 Underutilized green spaces, lack of bike racks in most parks, need more lighting in
22 Emerald, no good basketball court.
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24 Themes:
25 Improve on safety, walkability and accessibility.
26 Improve moveability between parks and within parks.
27 Increase benches and picnic tables.
28 Improve water management & grading issues on trails (i.e. puddles, ice build up).
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30 Shorter Term Requests for 2024-2025 CIP:
31 Replace plantings with native, drought resistant, low maintenance plantings and weed
32 barriers.
33 Refresh and add recycling and trash receptacles with better markings.
34 Add accessible picnic tables and add benches throughout the parks.
35 Repair of aged trails and concrete throughout the parks.
36 De-prioritize playground structure upgrades or replacements.
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38 Longer Term CIP/Planning Thoughts:
39 Accessibility, inclusivity, and equity as a theme for all park spaces. (picnic tables,
40 paths, inclusive playgrounds.
41 Central splash pad is aged, replace/upgrade.
42 Add bike repair stations.
43 Future park south of 37th and west of Silver Lake Rd.
44 Re-evaluate usage and layout of Silver Point Park (parking issues)
45 Research and plan for the future of the Well House tennis/pickleball courts.
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June 5, 2023
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1 Dog park. Potential for several spaces.
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3 Considerations in Climate Plan Process:
4 Create strategic bike/pedestrian plan.
5 Add EV charging stations (would need to determine company vs. city payment and
6 revenue structure)
7 Add solar on Central pavilion/PW water storage tank.
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9 Chair Bordeau reviewed the Good Things and Things to address at Salo Park – South Pond;
10 Salo Park – North Pond; Well House on Silver Lane; Emerald Park; Central Park; Skate Park;
11 Veteran Memorial; Water Tower Park; Silver Point Park; and Trillium Park. Some items have
12 been completed and they were noted. Mr. Yunker stated staff can take care of the short-term
13 items. The long-term items would be worked on as a Commission in the annual work plan.
14 Commissioner Doolan asked about the Silver Point play structure as to the location of the play
15 structure. Mr. Yunker stated that is something the Commission would need to discuss. Mr.
16 Gumke stated that play structure was placed in that location by design. Commissioner Doolan
17 stated there seems to be high ground by the pavilion and she would like to see the proposals
18 brought before the Commission for approval. Mr. Gumke will provide an update to the short-
19 term and long-term lists at the end of the summer.
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21 Chair Bordeau stated we are very fortunate in St. Anthony on the number and types of parks
22 we have.
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C.24 Night to Unite Discussion
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26 There was no discussion on this item.
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28 VIII.COMMUNITY FORUM.
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30 No one appeared to address the Commission.
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32 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
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34 Motion by Commissioner Doolan, seconded by Fee, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
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36 Motion carried unanimously.
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38 Respectfully submitted,
39 Debbie Wolfe
40 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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Our Top Climate Actions
Activity Focus Area Effort Priority
1Install more bike racks at city hall Transportation Green 15
2Install solar panels on park pavilions Energy Yellow 10
3Add more sidewalks Transportation Red 9
4Offer curbside organics collection Waste Green 9
5 Adopt no idle policies Transportation Green 8
6 Check for water leaks Water Green 4
7Cut grass longer Water Green 4
8Promote IRA to St. Anthony families Climate Justice Green 4
For The City
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Our Top Climate Actions
Activity Focus Area Effort Priority
1Install more bike racks at school Transportation Green 24
2Install solar on rooftop Energy Red 13
3Teach a class about climate action Other Yellow 13
4Stop using styrofoam Waste Green 9
5Make vegetarian food options kids like Other Yellow 8
6Recycle more Waste Green 6
7Remind teachers to turn off all lights Energy Green 4
8Start a campaign to sort food waste Waste Green 4
For School
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Our Top Climate Actions
Activity Focus Area Effort Priority
1Walk or bike to school Transportation Green 10
2Turn off lights when you leave the room Energy Green 9
3Don't plug in electronics when not used Energy Green 9
4Buy green power (families) Energy Green 8
5Organize a bike to school event Transportation Green 8
6Turn tap off when done using water Water Green 7
7Take shorter showers (< 5 minutes) Water Green 7
8Buy used clothing Energy Green 6
For Students & Families
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Silverwood Park
Saint Anthony, Mn
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor
2500 County Road E West, St. Anthony, MN 55421
763-694-2084
Alyssa.Baguss@threeriversparks.org
The mission of Three
Rivers Park District is to
promote environmental
stewardship through
recreation and
education in a natural
resources‐based park
system. It encompasses
over 27,000 acres of
parks and trails and
serves millions of
visitors annually.
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At Least One Moon by
Amy Rice
August 10 – September 30,
2023
Gallery Exhibition
Gallery Exhibitions
Corresponding Structures
by Alonzo Pantoja
September 7 – 30, 2023
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Junauda Petrus‐Nasah
Kevin Yang
Douglas Kearney
Gwen Westerman
Moheb Soliman
Mary Austin Speaker
Silverwood Poetry Audio Tour
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Monthly Pop-up Nature Play Programs
Every 3rd Friday, 10AM-12PM (Free/Drop-in)
+ Self-guided fun in the
new Nature Play Area!
Oculus Arboretum by
Trygve Nordberg
Outdoor Sculpture
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Outdoor Sculpture
Coming soon... Every Little Soul Must Shine by Wyatt Lasky
Model for Mold Bronze Cast
FREE FAMILY FUN DAY:
Puppet Art Adventures &
Walk with A Naturalist
Watch a puppet show, make some art, and take a Walk with
a Naturalist. Free, drop-in activities for all ages.
Every Second Sunday of the month
Ongoing activities 1-3PM (Naturalist walk 2-3PM)
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Mini Pumpkin Decorating Party
Wednesday, October 18th
6-8PM, All ages
$5, materials & refreshments provided!
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Plantsgiving Silv
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Swap
Thursday, Nov
16th
5-7 PM, FREE
Ages 14+
Next Rental Open House:
October 2nd
5pm-7pm
Interested in hosting an event in 2024?
Reserve your date now!
For up-to-date calendars and
rental information, contact
silverwoodevents@threeriversparks.org
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Self-Serve Paddleshare Rentals – Available Every Day through Labor Day!
Reserve a boat now at iPaddleport.com
Reserve boats
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Life jackets and
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Enjoy canoeing
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IPaddlePort.com $24/2 hours Daily
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SILVERWOOD PARK CAFE
Enjoy local and organic coffee drinks,
kombucha on tap, and baked goods
50% student discount, weekdays from 2 – 4 PM
Silverwood Park
Saint Anthony, Mn
Alyssa Baguss, Silverwood Park Supervisor
2500 County Road E West, St. Anthony, MN 55421
763-694-2084
Alyssa.Baguss@threeriversparks.org
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Citizens for
Sustainability
Parks &
Environmental
Commission Update
September 18, 2023
Citizens working to create a resilient and sustainable community
1. Climate Plan Outreach
2. Village Fest
3. Climate Plan Expo
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Agenda
9/14/2023
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Climate Plan Outreach
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(Survey ends August 31)
•Email blasts
•Facebook posts
•Village Fest parade handouts
•Village Fest vendor booth
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Village Fest
9/14/2023
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Climate Plan Expo
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October 7, 10:00 – noon, City Hall
Climate Plan
Expo
Talk to local experts & create a resilient community!
ISD 282
Students
October 7
10 – Noon
City Hall
9/18/2023
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Village Gardeners
St. Anthony Boulevard Planters
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Estimate: $853
Final Cost: $504
Weigela Sedum Rudbeckia Veronica
9/18/2023
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Trillium Park Sign
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Estimate: $472
Final Cost: $195
Weigela Sedum Rudbeckia Veronica Blue Stem
Consider Joining Our Garden Club
Contact:
villagegardeners55418@gmail.com
Upcoming Events:
Sep 23 ‐Trillium Park Cleanup
Oct 14 ‐Social / Lunch
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MEMORANDUM
To:City of Saint Anthony Village Parks & Environmental Commission
From:Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director and Zach Lundberg, Public Works Superintendent
Date:September 18, 2023 Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
Request:Silver Point Park Playground Replacement
BACKGROUND
City staff has been working on a replacement plan for the Silver Point Park playground equipment over the past
few years, and prioritized the replacement due to its age and non-compliance with current ADA standards.
An initial replacement quote was obtained but the project did not move forward until funding was identified.
When that was ready, the vendor was unresponsive and after multiple attempts to obtain and updated quote
staff sought out another vendor and got a response from Minnesota Wisconsin Playground.
During this time the playground structure replacement was in discussion with the Commission, and two
priorities were identified to include in the new structure under the space constraints:
Accessibility over and above ADA standards
Addition of a swing set
These priorities were discussed with the vendor, and by slightly reconfiguring the trail and concrete ring, both
priorities were able to be integrated into the available space. Attached you will find the project quote, diagram
and rendering of the new play structure.
PROJECT COST
The cost of the new playground structure and addition of safety surfacing in place of the existing material, the
total cost of the project will be $220,500.00.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff will be recommending approval of the project to the City Council
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COMMISSION FEEDBACK
Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for staff:
Does the Commission have any feedback on the proposed plan for the City Council?
NEXT STEPS
Staff will bring the proposed plan to the City Council for approval at their October 10, 2023 meeting.
P.O. Box 27328, Golden Valley, MN 55427763-546-7787 1-800-622-5425Fax 763-546-5050E-Mail info@mnwiplay.comMfg. By:DistributedSold &By:Please Initial & Sign the Final Top View:Silver Point ParkSt. Anthony, MNTHIS PLAN REQUIRES A FINISHED GRADE RESOLUTION
City of St. Anthony Village
Attn: Zach Lundberg
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Phone: 612-782-3440
zach.lundberg@savmn.com
Ship to Zip 55418
Quantity Part #Description Unit Price Amount
1 RDU GameTime - PowerScape Ramped Play Unit, Ages 5-12 $97,345.00 $97,345.00
(1) 80000 -- 49" Sq Punched Steel Deck
(2) 80082 -- Slide Transfer
(2) 80612 -- Deck Curb
(2) 80687 -- Handhold/Kick Plate Pkg
(1) 81473 -- Horiz Ladder Link 98"
(1) 81664 -- Single Thunderring
(1) 81669 -- Hand Cycler
(1) 81680 -- Single Seat
(1) 81699 -- Bongos
(3) 90004 -- Two Piece Hex Deck
(1) 90058 -- 6' Cosmix Climber
(1) 90103 -- 2' Schooner Climber
(1) 90178 -- Ada Crow'S Nest W/Telescope
(1) 90188 -- Calabazo Panel
(1) 90207 -- Overhead Ladder Access Package
(7) 90265 -- 7' Upright, Alum
(2) 90266 -- 8' Upright, Alum
(5) 90267 -- 9' Upright, Alum
(2) 90268 -- 10' Upright, Alum
(1) 90294 -- 2'-6"/3' Wavy Tree Climber
(1) 90389 -- 2'-0" Overhead Climber Access Ladder
(1) 90503 -- 2'-6"/3' Single Wave Zip Slide
(1) 90508 -- 4' Double Zip Slide, Std Dk
(1) 90545 -- 4' Wave Climber
(1) 90546 -- Climber Archway W/D-Ring & Barrier
(1) 90610 -- Contoured Panel (Above)
(1) 90673 -- Ramp (Guardrail)
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-03
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - M
Page 1 of 4
Quantity Part #Description Unit Price Amount
(1) 90674 -- Std Access Ramp Link 3 Dk Gr
(1) 90676 -- Std Access Ramp Link Gr 2'-6" & 3'
(1) 91146 -- Entryway - Guardrail
(1) 91208 -- Climber Entryway - Guardrail
(1) 91209 -- Climber Entryway - Barrier
(2) 91310 -- Shadow Play Tree Single 0'6" - 7'0"
(1) 91334 -- Climber Offset Entryway (Barrier)
(1) 91572 -- Answer Ball Half Panel
(1) 91741 -- Tic-Tac-Toe Panel
(4) G90262 -- 4' Upright, Galv
(1) G90264 -- 6' Upright, Galv
(1) G90266 -- 8' Upright, Galv
(3) G90267 -- 9' Upright, Galv
(3) G90268 -- 10' Upright, Galv
(1) 90616 -- Fun-L Up & Across
(1) 90224 -- Decorative Panel Molded Steer Wheel
1 RDU GameTime - T-Swing $2,295.00 $2,295.00
(2) 1483 -- 2955 Belt Seat 3 1/2" Od
(1) P831 -- T-Swing (Painted),3 1/2" Od
1 178749 GameTime - Owner's Kit $84.00 $84.00
Sub Total $99,724.00
Freight $6,406.14
Total $106,130.14
Comments
Customer is responsible for demo of existing equipment
Customer is responsible for accepting and unloading delivery of equipment
This quotation is subject to current Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground (MWP) policies as well as the following terms and conditions. Our quotation is
based on shipment of all items at one time to a single destination, unless noted, and changes are subject to price adjustment. Purchases in excess
of $1,000.00 to be supported by your written purchase order made out to Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground.
Each quote is handled on a per order/project basis. Unless a long-term agreement is in place between purchaser and MWP, terms and conditions
of this quotation shall be as outlined herein with no other requirements applicable.
Any changes made to product and/or services after initial order(s) has/have been received by MWP will result in production and/or schedule time
frame modifications. Please contact your regional representative to receive a revised schedule for your order/project.
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-03
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - M
Page 2 of 4
Indemnification; Owner/Owner's Representative will indemnify and hold Minnesota Playground, Inc., dba, Minnesota Wisconsin Playground (MWP),
harmless for all claims, damages and related costs, including reasonable legal fees and costs, arising out of Owner/Owner's Representative's
negligence or noncompliance with any of its commitments under this document. MWP will indemnify and hold Owner/Owner's Representative
harmless for all claims, damages and related costs, including reasonable legal fees and costs, arising out of MWP's negligence or noncompliance
with any of its commitments under this document.
Excusable Delays/Additional Costs: MWP, and/or its affiliates, shall be liable for default unless delay of performance, whether supplying materials
only or including installation in accordance with our project scope, is caused by an occurrence beyond reasonable control of MWP, and/or its
affiliates, such as, but not limited to, acts of Superior Force or the public enemy, acts of Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity,
fire, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, delays of common carriers (for transportation of goods whether
raw materials or finished product) and attainability of raw materials. Such events resulting in additional costs are not included in quoted amounts
and shall be the responsibility of the Owner/Owner's Representative. Any additional costs shall be provided in writing for purchaser's records and
shall be due upon payment of invoice.
This quotation is subject to polices in the current GameTime Park and Playground catalog and the following terms and conditions. Our quotation is
based on shipment of all items at one time to a single destination, unless noted, and changes are subject to price adjustment. Purchases in excess
of $1,000.00 to be supported by your written purchase order made out to GameTime, c/o Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground.
Each quote is handled on a per order/project basis. Unless a long-term agreement is in place between purchaser and GameTime, terms and
conditions of this quotation shall be as outlined herein with no other requirements applicable.
Any changes made to product and/or services after initial order(s) has/have been received by GameTime will result in production and/or schedule
time frame modifications. Please contact your regional representative to receive a revised schedule for your order/project.
Pricing: f.o.b. factory, firm for 15 days from date of quotation. If placing an order after expiration of quote, please contact our office for updated
pricing. A tax-exempt certificate is needed at time of order entry for all orders whether from tax-supported government agencies or not. Sales tax, if
applicable, will be added at time of invoice unless a tax exempt certificate is provided at time of order entry.
Payment terms: net 30 days for tax supported governmental agencies. Should this quotation be forwarded to an agency not listed on this quote,
credit terms, as well as other terms and conditions herein, may be need to be altered. For instance, non-tax supported organization purchasing any
or all products and/or services quoted herein may require full payment for that amount due at time of order entry. Remaining balance owed by tax
supported agency, if any, shall still be net 30 days. A 1.5% per month finance charge will be imposed on all past due accounts. Equipment shall be
invoiced separately from other services and shall be payable in advance of those services and project completion. Retainage not accepted.
Unless already on file, please include a tax exempt certificate upon order entry whether a tax supported government agency or other.
GameTime Standard Product Shipment: order shall ship within eight to ten weeks after GameTime's receipt and acceptance of your purchase order,
color selections, approved submittals, and receipt of deposit, if required. Receipt of anything other than what is stated herein will not constitute an
order and therefore no materials will be placed into production nor installation, if required, will be scheduled.
EWF Shipment: order shall deliver within 14 - 21 days after our receipt and acceptance of your purchase order as well as schedule and weather
allowing. Bulk material will ship via semi-truck/trailer with a live floor system in trailer which allows driver to deposit EWF directly onto a specific area
provided proper access is available. Driver has final say whether the site has proper access. Site restoration is not included and will be the
responsibility of the owner/owner's representative. Road restrictions may be in effect and cause delays depending on time of year.
Freight charges: Prepaid & added
Exclusions: unless specifically included, this quotation excludes all site work and landscaping; removal of existing equipment; acceptance of
equipment and off-loading; storage of goods prior to installation; equipment assembly and installation; safety surfacing; borders and drainage
provisions.
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-03
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - M
Page 3 of 4
Order Information:
Bill To: _____________________________________________ Ship To: _____________________________
Company: ___________________________________________ Project Name: ________________________
Attn: ________________________________________________ Attn: _____________________________
Address: _____________________________________________ Address: ____________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________
Contact: ______________________________________________ Contact: ____________________________
Tel: _________________________________________________ Tel: ________________________________
Fax: _________________________________________________ Fax: ________________________________
Acceptance of quotation:
Accepted By (printed): _________________________________ P.O. No: _____________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
Facsimile: __________________________________________ Purchase Amount: $106,130.14
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-03
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - M
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City of St. Anthony Village
Attn: Zach Lundberg
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Phone: 612-782-3440
zach.lundberg@savmn.com
Ship to Zip 55418
Quantity Part #Description Unit Price Amount
1 INSTALL Other - Site Preparation -
Includes demo and excavation of existing safety surfacing, concrete sidewalk, and soil
Includes pouring and forming new concrete borders
$31,180.00 $31,180.00
1 INSTALL Install - Installation of Play Equipment-
Includes layout and digging for footings
Includes disposal of packing material
$13,349.86 $13,349.86
1 PIP Other - Poured In Place Safety Surfacing-
3628 SF, 4' CFH
Includes 8" of sub-base agg.
Includes disposal and security
$65,330.00 $65,330.00
1 INSTALL Install - Installation of T-Swing-
Includes layout and digging for footings
Includes disposal of packing material
$2,380.00 $2,380.00
1 EWF Other - Engineered Wood Fiber Safety Surfacing-
41 CY
Includes blow-in service
$2,130.00 $2,130.00
Sub Total $114,369.86
Total $114,369.86
Comments
Customer is responsible for demo of existing equipment
Customer is responsible for accepting and unloading delivery of equipment
This quotation is subject to current Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground (MWP) policies as well as the following terms and conditions. Our quotation is
based on shipment of all items at one time to a single destination, unless noted, and changes are subject to price adjustment. Purchases in excess
of $1,000.00 to be supported by your written purchase order made out to Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground.
Each quote is handled on a per order/project basis. Unless a long-term agreement is in place between purchaser and MWP, terms and conditions
of this quotation shall be as outlined herein with no other requirements applicable.
Any changes made to product and/or services after initial order(s) has/have been received by MWP will result in production and/or schedule time
frame modifications. Please contact your regional representative to receive a revised schedule for your order/project.
Indemnification; Owner/Owner's Representative will indemnify and hold Minnesota Playground, Inc., dba, Minnesota Wisconsin Playground (MWP),
harmless for all claims, damages and related costs, including reasonable legal fees and costs, arising out of Owner/Owner's Representative's
negligence or noncompliance with any of its commitments under this document. MWP will indemnify and hold Owner/Owner's Representative
harmless for all claims, damages and related costs, including reasonable legal fees and costs, arising out of MWP's negligence or noncompliance
with any of its commitments under this document.
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-04
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - I
Page 1 of 6
Excusable Delays/Additional Costs: MWP, and/or its affiliates, shall be liable for default unless delay of performance, whether supplying materials
only or including installation in accordance with our project scope, is caused by an occurrence beyond reasonable control of MWP, and/or its
affiliates, such as, but not limited to, acts of Superior Force or the public enemy, acts of Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity,
fire, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, delays of common carriers (for transportation of goods whether
raw materials or finished product) and attainability of raw materials. Such events resulting in additional costs are not included in quoted amounts
and shall be the responsibility of the Owner/Owner's Representative. Any additional costs shall be provided in writing for purchaser's records and
shall be due upon payment of invoice.
Pricing: f.o.b. factory, firm for 15 days from date of quotation. If placing an order after expiration of quote, please contact our office for updated
pricing. A tax-exempt certificate is needed at time of order entry for all orders whether from tax-supported government agencies or not. Sales tax, if
applicable, will be added at time of invoice unless a tax exempt certificate is provided at time of order entry.
Payment terms: net 30 days for tax supported governmental agencies. Should this quotation be forwarded to an agency not listed on this quote,
credit terms, as well as other terms and conditions herein, may be need to be altered. For instance, non-tax supported organization purchasing any
or all products and/or services quoted herein may require full payment for that amount due at time of order entry. Remaining balance owed by tax
supported agency, if any, shall still be net 30 days. A 1.5% per month finance charge will be imposed on all past due accounts. Equipment shall be
invoiced separately from other services and shall be payable in advance of those services and project completion. Retainage not accepted.
Unless already on file, please include a tax exempt certificate upon order entry whether a tax supported government agency or other.
Freight charges: Prepaid & added
Installation: shall be by a Certified GameTime Installer. Customer shall be responsible for scheduling coordination and site preparation. Site should
be level and permit installation equipment access. Purchaser shall be responsible for unknown conditions such as buried utilities, tree stumps,
bedrock or any concealed materials or conditions that may result in additional labor or material costs.
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-04
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - I
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Project Scope:
Please note, installation is based on site being ready prior to our arrival to install play equipment as well as site conditions that have been conveyed
to our organization by the owner/owner's representative and/or ideal conditions existing for a timely completion of your project as quoted. Unless
addressed prior to the installation quote being issued or specifically mentioned herein, any issues that arise that impede the progress/completion of
your project as quoted will result in additional charges.
Weather can change project scheduling in many ways. Take rain for an example. Day, or days, before rain... If weather forecasts show a high
percentage chance for rain that will effect the site conditions, a postponement may be in order. Digging holes, laying certain surfacing materials,
etc., are greatly affected by weather conditions and work may not begin/continue due to weather forecasts. There's the rain days themselves, which
if heavy enough rainfall occurs, makes a site unworkable. Day, or days, after rain... Drying time will be needed after rain and the number of days
needed will vary depending on amount of moisture received. One actual rain day may equal multiple delay days depending on work scheduled to
be done.
+ INCLUSIONS +
+ One mobilization
+ Public utility locates only
+ Installation of equipment as outlined on quote # 103876-01-03
+ Marking and digging of footings holes to accept direct embedment supports as needed
+ Unpacking of play equipment
+ Assembly of play equipment
+ Concrete for footings as needed
+ Pouring of concrete for footings
+ Engineered wood fiber (EWF) surfacing
+ Spreading of EWF
+ Construction tape/temporary bracing (as needed)
+ Standard insurance offerings
+ Standard warranty offerings
+ Standard industry accepted labor wages
+ Site work such as excavation of site, grading, pouring, and forming concrete border
+ Border to help contain playground safety surfacing
+ Disposal of packing material
+ Poured-In-Place safety surfacing
- EXCLUSIONS -
- Clear access path up to and into play area for installation equipment (minimum of 8-foot wide, includes but not limited to gates, walkways,
driveways, etc.)
- Staging area for materials and installation equipment, trailers, etc.
- Unobstructed space for maneuvering installation equipment as well as performing work
- Security fencing of any type
- On site security personnel
- If fencing is in place (by others), ability to unlock fencing is to be provided to our office a minimum of one week prior to our start
- Private utility locates such as, but not limited to, irrigation, fiber optics, private lighting, etc.
- Accepting, unloading and storage of order(s)/shipment(s) prior to installation. Please note, orders can be packaged/shipped in large crates,
pallets, etc., requiring heavy-duty equipment to unload.
- Removal of existing play equipment, border, safety surfacing, etc.
- Backfill and compaction of backfill after removal of existing items (for footing holes as an example) that leave voids in area (marking and digging of
new footing holes based on workable site)
- Digging in compacted sub-surfaces, rock, hard pan, tree roots, unstable soil conditions, etc.
- Restoration of compacted sub-surfaces for playground surfacings such as, but not limited to, poured-in-place rubber, rubber tiles, artificial turf, etc.
- Digging/maneuvering in sand, pea gravel, mud, etc.
- Offsite removal of spoils from footing holes (can be stockpiled near play area for owner/owner's representative removal or spread within play area)
- Removal of temporary braces, caution/construction tape, etc. (Can be removed and disposed of after concrete has cured.)
- Bonding of any type
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-04
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - I
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- Permits of any kind
- Prevailing, Davis Bacon, Union, or similar, wages
- Restroom facilities. Please provide access to restrooms whether within a building or portable style. Should use of site facilities not be available,
additional charges will be required to bring on site temporary/portable restrooms. These temporary facilities will be removed once your project has
been completed.
- Short term maintenance, check manufacturer's owner's manual recommendations for maintenance and always follow these written instructions.
To help set up short (and ongoing) term maintenance, use the first twelve months to regularly check equipment (such as, but not limited to,
tightening hardware, checking moving features, etc.). Twelve months allows use in all seasons and will provide a better understanding of what will
be necessary for your ongoing maintenance. This short term schedule will be based on the amount of use the play equipment is getting as well as
the type of play event that is being played on. Activities with movement have a more dynamic play which can lead to more maintenance due to the
nature of the motion but also because these types of play events tend to be more popular. Static features may require less attention during the
short term and ongoing maintenance as inspections will determine frequency of maintenance needed for these events. There may be a need for
scheduled lower and higher frequency inspections.
- Ongoing maintenance, check manufacturer's owner's manual recommendations for maintenance and always follow these written instructions.
After short term maintenance period is done and data is collected for that time period, an ongoing schedule should be implemented. The ongoing
maintenance can change with age and greater use. There may be a need for scheduled lower and higher frequency inspections.
Should weekend work be necessary or non-standard hours be worked, please provide a site contact and the best telephone number to reach this
person in case an urgent matter arises requiring immediate attention.
(Name) _________________________________________________
(Cell) ___________________________________________________
(Other Telephone Number) ____________________________
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-04
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - I
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Poured-In-Place Surfacing:
1. See product specifications for specific detailed product information, installation information, compliance documentation, and appropriate
certifications. Standard warranty included unless otherwise noted.
2. Quote is based on the information provided and is subject to change based on final installation unless indicated otherwise, in writing. Any
changes or additions to this proposal, to include materials, will affect pricing.
3. Sub-base provided by others is the responsibility of the owner and/or others. The substrate must meet & specifications including drainage and
grade requirements. There is no demolition or site-work included in the scope of this quote unless otherwise noted above.
4. Site access must be a minimum of 25' for trucks and mixer, with no stairs. Irrigation, sprinkler, and/or water systems must be shut off 24 hours
before install and remain off until 24 hours after installation is complete.
5. Additional charges for downtime/stand-by may be assessed in the event that installation is delayed due to the site not being ready as scheduled
or if installation is interrupted for reasons other than those related to weather or general public emergencies.
6. Security and waste removal during install and upon completion is the responsibility of the owner, unless specified otherwise in Project Scope.
7. Installations scheduled after 6 months of proposal acceptance may be subject to price adjustments.
8. Normal lead time is 4 weeks from order date. However, scheduling and crew deployment is subject to local weather conditions including
temperature and precipitation constraints. See appropriate specification for temperature and precipitation constraints.
9. The scope of this quote does not include on-site fall attenuation testing. We do have independent laboratory testing available upon request.
10. We are not responsible for the reviewing and interpreting of contracts unless approved by Director of Surfacing or otherwise noted in the Project
Scope.
Installation Exclusions, unless otherwise noted herein; Permits/Licensing, State or Federal (Davis Bacon) Wages, Demolition, Builders Risk
Insurance, Union Fees (PLA/PSA Contracts), Drainage, Additionally Insured, Engineering, Waste/Dumpsters, OCIP, Fall Height/Attenuation Testing,
Rooftop Installations, Waiver of Subrogation, Fencing/Security, Extended Warranty, Bonding, Excavation and Site Work/Preparation, Site
Restoration.
The following is a non-inclusive list of items that may result in additional charges (Change Order) where work cannot commence until Change
Order(s) are fully executed.
Sub Base not to installation standards
Installation of Play Equipment not complete, resulting in return trip
Poor Site Access not identified in Proposal or Project Scope
Customer requirement/request for work on weekends, holidays, or overtime
Any and all scope variations not agreed upon in writing
Security that was not included in the base quote
Waste Removal that was not included in the base quote
Installations for 2023-2024: Your requested installation time frame for 2023 has been noted but please keep in mind, completion of projects such as
yours, as outlined in the project scope herein, cannot be guaranteed at this time. Should you wish us to attempt to have your project completed
with special circumstances taken into consideration, please telephone your company contact to discuss alternate installation processes and costs.
Some tasks, like unloading your order/shipment and storing your shipment, can help in completing your project. If your project is not installed in
2023, it will be scheduled as the weather and/or install calendar allows in 2024. As always, weather plays a major role in scheduling installations
and will affect completion of projects. For 2024, as with other years, an estimated installation start date will be around May 1st, but again, this
cannot be guaranteed as weather can be unpredictable.
Wet Site Conditions: installation areas located near wetlands, where a high water table exists or in any environment that produces excessive
moisture will require additional planning prior to installation of your project. Unless excessively wet conditions have been conveyed prior to
installation quote and accounted for in some manner, your installation will not proceed. Ideal dry conditions need to be present to begin, and
complete, your project as quoted.
Exclusions: unless specifically included, this quotation excludes all site work and landscaping; removal of existing equipment; acceptance of
equipment and off-loading; storage of goods prior to installation; equipment assembly and installation; safety surfacing; borders and drainage
provisions.
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-04
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - I
Page 5 of 6
Order Information:
Bill To: _____________________________________________ Ship To: _____________________________
Company: ___________________________________________ Project Name: ________________________
Attn: ________________________________________________ Attn: _____________________________
Address: _____________________________________________ Address: ____________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________________________ City, State, Zip: ______________________
Contact: ______________________________________________ Contact: ____________________________
Tel: _________________________________________________ Tel: ________________________________
Fax: _________________________________________________ Fax: ________________________________
Acceptance of quotation:
Accepted By (printed): _________________________________ P.O. No: _____________________________
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________
Facsimile: __________________________________________ Purchase Amount: $114,369.86
Minnesota / Wisconsin Playground
5101 Highway 55, Suite 6000
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
Ph. 800-622-5425 | 763-546-7787
Fax 763-546-5050 | jong@mnwiplay.com
CONSULTANT: JON GILBERTSON
08/08/2023
Quote #
103876-01-04
Silver Point Park - St. Anthony, MN - D11864G - I
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9/15/2023
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PARKS CIP & FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Parks and Environmental
Commission Meeting
September 18, 2023
PLANNING & BUDGETING FOR PARKS & ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Annual Goal Setting Work Session
Venue for City Council (CC), Parks and Environmental Commission
(PEC) Representative and city staff (CS) to discuss possible
improvements in parks, amenities changes, etc.
PEC workplan
Joint meetings between CC and PEC
WSB Parks Assessment & Oertel Facilities Assessment
INPUTS
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BUDGET CALENDAR
Developing the Annual
Budget and Levy begins
early in the year.
Typically by June‐July City
Staff has provided possible
levy scenario’s for Council
direction.
Staff provides proposed
budget by late August.
Preliminary levy is passed
mid‐September.
PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND
SOURCES
Parkland dedication fees
Donations & grants
Park Improvement levy
Transfers
Interfund loans
USES
Athletic facilities &
playground structures
Park shelters
Splash pads
Trail construction
Amenities
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PEC ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN VARIOUS BUDGETS
General Fund –Primary location of Park and Environmental operating costs
Parks personnel costs ‐$264,660
Supporting ISD recreation programming ‐$52,200
Energy costs ‐$41,350
Supplies and other operating costs ‐$56,700
Sustainability programing ‐$30,000
Clean‐up day, other recycling events, fix‐it clinics, rain barrels ‐$5,000
Total General Fund costs ‐$449,910
PEC ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN VARIOUS BUDGETS
Capital Improvement Fund –Replacement of parks maintenance equipment
Fleet costs ‐2024 $0 / Five years $56,000
Heavy Equipment/Mowers costs ‐2024 $4,050 / Five years $106,200
Other Equipment ‐2024 $3,200 / Five years $58,000
Building Improvement Fund
Park Shelters ‐2024 $22,300 / $172,000
Stormwater Fund – Stormwater operating and capital costs
Stormwater / Flood mitigation 2024 $35,000 / Five years $205,000
Water Quality ‐2024 $40,150 / $323,450
Total Capital Funds costs – 2024 $104,700 / Five years $920,650
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PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND
2024
Silver Point park playground equipment
Accessible picnic tables and benches
Concrete sidewalk replacements at Salo Park & various other locations
Future
Annual Park Improvement Levy
increase $5,000
ADA Parking in all City parking lots
(will utilize WSB to examine and
recommend specific changes starting in
Winter 2023/2024)
Trail refurbishments /
replacements
Playground replacements
OVERALL PARK AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPENDING
2024
Levy
Parks 2024
Parks Five
years
(approximate)
General Fund $5,938,338 $449,910 $2,335,000
Capital/Building/Stormwater
Improvements $541,710 $104,700 $920,650
Park Improvement Fund $15,000 $243,000 $324,000
Total $797,610
9/15/2023
5
QUESTIONS?
PARKS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PARK CIRA DESCRIPTION
INTERNAL COST
EST / QUOTE 2022
Est Actual
2022 2023
Est Actual
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040
Central Park 2003 Park Amenities
LEVY Signage $2,500 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 8,250$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
PD Play Equipment $110,000 - 5,859 - - - - - 10,000 - - - - - - - 149,600 - - - -
PD Skateboard Park (Replacement: fence in 2027, surface in 2033)$60,000 - - 10,000 10,606 - - - 5,000 - - - - - 66,000 - - - - - - -
LEVY Skating Rink - hockey $59,900 - - - 59,900 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Bituminous Trails
TBD/part of future
Mill & Overlay - - - - - - - - - TBD - - - - - - - - - -
PD Splash Pad/Shade Structures & Seating
$175,000 original
cost - - - - - - - - 25,000 - - - - - - - - - 250,000 -
short term Provide accessible picnic tables and benches $15,000 - - - 7,500 7,500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
long term Basketball Court
long term Relocate/additional accessible parking near Pavilion
Explore Feasibility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL -$ 7,537$ 10,000$ 70,506$ 7,500$ 7,500$ -$ 5,000$ 18,250$ 25,000$ -$ -$ -$ 66,000$ -$ -$ 149,600$ -$ -$ 250,000$ -$
Emerald Park 2009 Park Amenities
LEVY Signage $2,500 - - - - - - - 2,750 - - - - - - - - - - - -
PD Play Equipment $97,000 Original - - - - - 10,000 - - - - - 260,000 - - - - - - - -
LEVY Skating Rink - hockey $60,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - 69,000 - - - - - - -
LEVY Bituminous Trails
TBD/part of future
Mill & Overlay - - - - - - - - - TBD - - - - - - - - - -
short term Provide accessible picnic tables and benches - - - - 5,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
PD Splash Pad/Shade Structures & Seating
$196,000 original
cost - - - - - - - - 40,000 - - - - - - - 275,000 - - -
short term Provide accessible route to picnic shelter and grill
TBD/part of future
Mill & Overlay - - - - 15,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
long term Provide improved accessible parking
Explore Feasibility - - - - - - - - - TBD - - - - - - - - - -
long term Provide accessible seating and access to ballfield
Explore Feasibility - - - - - - - - - TBD - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,000$ 15,000$ 10,000$ -$ 2,750$ 40,000$ -$ -$ 285,000$ 69,000$ -$ -$ -$ 275,000$ -$ -$ -$
PARKS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
PARK CIRA DESCRIPTION
INTERNAL COST
EST / QUOTE 2022
Est Actual
2022 2023
Est Actual
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040
Silver Point Park 1998 Park Amenities
LEVY Signage $2,500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4,250 - - - - - - -
PD Play Equipment (assumes full accessability option)VENDOR QUOTE - - 141,300 - 220,500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Bituminous Trails
TBD/part of future
Mill & Overlay - - - - - - - - - - TBD - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Drinking Fountains $7,500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
short term Provide accessible picnic tables and benches - - - - 5,000 5,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
short term Additional Wayfinding on Silver Lake Road & 29th Ave - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL -$ 800$ 141,300$ -$ 225,500$ 5,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 4,250$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Trillium Park 1980 Park Amenities
LEVY Signage $2,500 - - - - - - - - 3,750 - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Fountain $10,000 - 4,024 - - - - - 12,500 - - - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Sidewalk TBD
TOTAL -$ 4,024$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 12,500$ 3,750$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Water Tower Park 2004 Park Amenities
LEVY Signage $2,500 - - - - - - - - 3,750 - - - - - - - - - - -
long term Play Equipment (assumes full accessability option)$440,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - 638,000 - - - - - - -
LEVY Tennis Courts / Repairs Resurface - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 253,750 -
LEVY Bituminous Trails
TBD/part of future
Mill & Overlay - - - - - - - - - TBD - - - - - - - - - -
LEVY Iron Railing and Archway painting 4,195 4,195 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
short term Provide accessible picnic tables and benches.- - - 5,000 5,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL 4,195$ 4,195$ -$ -$ 5,000$ 5,000$ -$ -$ -$ 3,750$ -$ -$ -$ 638,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 253,750$ -$
TOTAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS 4,195$ 16,556$ 151,300$ 70,506$ 243,000$ 32,500$ 10,000$ 5,000$ 33,500$ 72,500$ -$ -$ 285,000$ 777,250$ -$ -$ 149,600$ 275,000$ -$ 503,750$ -$
MEMORANDUM
To:City of Saint Anthony Village Parks & Environmental Commission
From:Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director and Zach Lundberg, Public Works Superintendent
Date:September 18, 2023 Parks & Environmental Commission Meeting
Request:Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan
BACKGROUND
City staff has been working with the city engineering firm WSB, to compile an Emerald Ash Borer Management
Plan. Staff received the final version very recently, and will be utilizing the information and recommendations to
guide routine operations and project prioritization going forward.
Staff is presenting this plan to the Commission for your information and review to inform possible 2024 Parks &
Environmental Commission Work Plan items.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
n/a
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COMMISSION
Below are the specific items for discussion:
No feedback is being sought from the Commission, the item is for discussion only.
NEXT STEPS
Staff will bring the plan to the City Council for their information and review at an up-coming meeting.
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EMERALD ASH BORER
MANAGEMENT PLAN
September 13, 2023
Prepared for:
City of St. Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Rd
St. Anthony, MN 55418
WSB PROJECT NO. 020736-000
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WSB Project No. 020736-000 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose .................................................................................................. 1
2.0 Introduction ............................................................................................. 2
3.0 Emerald Ash Borer Biology ........................................................................ 4
4.0 Current EAB Status in City of St. Anthony Village ........................................ 5
5.0 Tree Inventory and Ash Population ............................................................. 6
6.0 Program Administration and Impact ............................................................ 8
7.0 Public Outreach and Education .................................................................. 9
8.0 Management of Public Ash Trees with Best Management Practices (BMPs) .... 9
8.1 Monitoring and Inspection (Best Management Practice #1) ....................... 11
8.2 Insecticide Use (Best Management Practice #2) ...................................... 11
8.3 Ash Tree Removal (Best Management Practice #3) .................................. 14
8.3.1 Proactive Structured Ash Removal ......................................................... 16
8.3.2 EAB Infested Ash Removal for Sanitation and Hazard Prevention – City
Property .......................................................................................................... 16
8.3.3 EAB Infested Ash Removal for Hazard Prevention – Private Property ......... 18
9.0 Ash Wood Disposal .................................................................................. 19
10.0 Reforestation and Canopy Replacement .................................................. 19
10.1 Reforestation ....................................................................................... 21
11.0 Conclusion ........................................................................................... 24
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Photos
Photo 1: Ash Trees at Central Park, City of St. Anthony Village
Photo 2: EAB Larva
Photo 3: Extensive Feeding by EAB Larvae, S-Shaped Galleries under Bark
Photo 4: Tab on Ash Tree Indicating it has been Protected from EAB
Photo 5: Extensive Woodpecker Feeding on EAB Larvae along Ash Stem in St.
Anthony, Creating White Patches on Bark or “blonding”
Photo 6: Newly Planted Tree in St. Anthony Village Park
Maps
Map 1: USDA Approximate Range of Ash Species in the Continuous United States
with EAB Positives, March 2023.
Map 2: Status of EAB in Minnesota According to the MN Department of Agriculture
Map 3: St. Anthony Village Emerald Ash Borer Status – MN Department of Agriculture
June 2023
Tables
Table 1: City of St. Anthony Village – Ten Most Prevalent Tree Genus(Types) Planted
on Public Property
Table 2: City of St. Anthony Village Ash Tree Count by Condition Rating
Table 3: Public Ash Trees Eligible for Injection
Table 4: Tree Benefits from a 20” Diameter Good Condition Ash Tree over 20 Years
Table 5: Recommended Minimum Targets: Dead, Poor, Select Fair Trees
Figures
Figure 1: Amount of Ash Trees per Condition Class Vs, Diameter Class
Figure 2: Percentage of Counties Infested with EAB by Years of Infestation
Figure 3: Ash Tree Diameter Inches by Condition on Public Property
Figure 4: Growing Shade Tool, Indicating the Highest Priority Areas for Planting
Based on Climate Change Variables (Amount of Green Space, Surface Temperature
on a Hot Summer Day, and Existing Tree Canopy)
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1.0 Purpose
The purpose of the St. Anthony Village Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan is to
minimize and spread out the significant fiscal and environmental impacts of emerald
ash borer (EAB) and to describe the approach the City is taking. The loss of public
and private ash trees in St. Anthony Village will influence home values, quality of life
and the environment over decades. The most effective way to handle the EAB in St.
Anthony Village will require a mixed approach including tree preservation by
injection, ash tree and stump removals, replanting, and adding additional resources
to assist with handling the pest in a systematic way. The City has already been very
successful in applying for and leveraging both Hennepin County and Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources grants to manage EAB and reduce budget pressure
on St. Anthony Village .
Trees serve as part of the City’s green infrastructure: they clean the air, slow down
and absorb stormwater, reduce erosion, save electricity by reducing air conditioning
costs, enhance property values and provide habitat for wildlife. One figure provided
by the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Council (MnSTAC) states the loss of all urban
ash trees in the state will lead to 1.7 billion gallons of water entering our stormwater
systems annually. A structured approach to managing the City’s ash population will
distribute the impacts over 10 years and help ensure an orderly response while
maintaining as many tree benefits as possible. The City’s plan is guided by the best
management practices issued by the top three agencies researching and managing
EAB in the state: the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources, and the University of Minnesota. Since research
is ongoing, management practices will be modified if new strategies are
recommended.
Photo 1: Ash Trees at Central Park, City of St. Anthony Village
Photo Credit: Emily Ball
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2.0 Introduction
EAB (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire ) is a non-native invasive wood boring beetle with
larvae that tunnel under the bark in the living tissue, disrupting the tree’s ability to
transport water and nutrients. It was first detected in Detroit, Michigan in 2002, most
likely introduced to North America on wood packing materials originating from Asia.
Scientists believe it could have been introduced as early as 1990, so the insect had
over ten years to build its population without any proactive management in that area.
Since that time, EAB has spread to at least 35 states and 6 Canadian provinces.
Emerald ash borer has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees where it becomes
established.
The USDA Forest Service EAB website states “…emerald ash borer is the most
destructive invasive forest insect ever to have invaded North America.” Ash trees
were frequently the default replacement for elm trees lost to Dutch elm disease in
the late 1970’s and 80s. They traditionally survive in soil conditions that many other
trees cannot and are selected for difficult growing sites.
Map 1: USDA Approximate Range of Ash Species in the Continuous
United States with EAB Positives, March 2023
According to the state’s Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota has 2.65
million ash trees in communities, and about 1.1 billion ash trees in total growing in
forests and communities, the most of any state in the country. An organized and
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systematic approach helps distribute the impacts and ensures an orderly response
while maintaining as many tree benefits as possible for the community.
Map 2: Status of EAB in Minnesota According to the MN
Department of Agriculture
*Green indicates generally infested, red shows quarantined counties
EAB was first detected in Minnesota in 2009 within the City of St. Paul. Fourteen
years since the first detection in the state, it has reached a critical state in the Twin
Cities metropolitan area. The insect tends to follow an exponential curve; as the
beetle population increases, ash tree death also accelerates. Beyond existing as a
threat to forest health and canopy cover, emerald ash borer creates a significant
public safety issue. The insect damage accelerates the wood drying that would
normally happen as a tree dies, and due to the wood properties of ash, the infested
trees become extremely brittle.
As trees become more dangerous to remove, there are fewer options for safe
removal by appropriately trained staff and contractors. This is a relevant issue for
private property tree owners in addition to the City. There is a direct relationship
between the risk associated with removing a tree and the cost when contractors are
hired to remove an infested tree. As the EAB population builds in a community, tree
death increases and accelerates, often referred to as the “death curve” because it is
an exponential relationship. Although it is not currently possible to eradicate EAB
once found, there are research-based control measures that can slow and flatten out
the “curve” to spread tree losses and costs over time, which will be proposed for
implementation in the plan.
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3.0 Emerald Ash Borer Biology
Ash trees are killed when EAB larvae (the immature stage) feeds under the bark of
ash trees, disrupting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients throughout the
tree. The feeding creates the iconic S-shaped galleries underneath the bark. The
adults feed on ash leaves but are not the primary driver of tree mortality. Due to its
small size, and its inconspicuous location under the bark, it can be difficult to detect
in the early stages and typically infests a tree for three to five years before visible
signs and symptoms appear. During that time, one generation of beetles can emerge
from an infested tree each year and fly to nearby ash trees.
The emerald ash borer adult is very small from 3/8-1/2 inches long, and the
immature stage (larvae) is about one inch long.
Emerald ash borer spreads about one to two miles per year, which is the average
flight distance of an adult beetle.
The insect has spread faster than one to two miles per year due to human movement
of firewood, nursery stock and other ash products.
Photo 2: EAB Larva
Photo Credit: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources -Forestry, Bugwood.org
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Photo 3: Extensive Feeding by
EAB Larvae, S-shaped Galleries
under Bark
Photo Credit: Emily Ball
4.0 Current EAB Status in City of St. Anthony Village
EAB was first detected in St. Anthony Village in 2016; however, was likely here
earlier but at levels too low to visually detect. The City of St. Anthony Village is a
first-ring suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota encompassing about 2.35 square miles,
with 24.5 miles of City streets, with a population of 9,257 residents. St. Anthony
Village has 6 parks and 5 City-owned facilities. It is bordered by Minneapolis, St.
Paul, New Brighton, Roseville and is split between two counties: Hennepin and
Ramsey. St. Anthony, also affectionately called "The Village" by locals, is known for
its small-town feel in the heart of the Twin Cities metro area. Both new and long-time
residents take a great deal of pride in the community, which is rich in history.
The City is located within the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s “generally
infested area” (Map 3) within the Twin Cities, meaning most ash trees have some
level of EAB infestation. Another way to interpret “generally infested” is that if an
ash tree has not been injected to protect it from EAB, there is likely some level of
infestation in the tree, whether you can detect it visually or not. When EAB levels
are low within a tree, it can be hard to detect it by a visual inspection.
When driving through the community, dying ash are prevalent on private
property and public property. St. Anthony Village has been experiencing a sharp
upward trajectory on the “EAB death curve” for several years.
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Map 3: St. Anthony Village Emerald Ash Borer
Status-MN Department of Agriculture June 2023
Infested ash or infested neighborhoods represented by green dots,
St. Anthony in orange circle area
5.0 Tree Inventory and Ash Population
When WSB began the project, St. Anthony public works staff had already hired a
local non-profit organization to start a complete boulevard and City property (public)
tree inventory with a grant award from Hennepin County. The results revealed that
ash trees account for about 7 percent of the total tree species composition on
City property. WSB’s first step was to analyze the in-progress ash tree inventory
data to determine the total number of ash and quickly assess if any of the condition
ratings were high enough to merit protection with a systemic insecticide. The
analysis revealed that about 20 percent of the village’s inventoried ash met the size
and condition ratings to be preserved.
Each ash tree was assigned a condition rating of “dead, poor, fair, good or excellent”
by the City’s inventory contractor. The ratings consider tree health such as evidence
of EAB, but also physical condition such as branch structure, presence of decay,
wounds, presence of stem-girdling roots and more.
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Table 1: City of St. Anthony Village – Ten Most
Prevalent Tree Genus(Types) Planted on Public Property
Tree Genus Tree
Count
Percentage
of Entire
Tree
Population
Acer (Maple) 547 24%
Betuta (Birch) 104 4.5%
Fraxinus (Ash) 160 7%
Gleditsia (Honeylocust) 88 4%
Malus (Crab/Apple) 149 6.5%
Picea (Spruce) 306 13%
Pinus (Pine) 115 5%
Populus(Aspen/Cottonwood) 72 3%
Quercus (Oak) 174 8%
Tilia (Basswood/Linden) 145 6%
TOTAL 1860 81%
Some of the relevant findings related to the inventory are:
There are 160 ash trees located on boulevards (public right-of-way) and
maintained public spaces such as parks.
There are 86 Dead/Poor condition ash trees and 70 Fair/Good/Excellent ash
trees.
The 10 most planted public tree types (genus) represent about 81% of all
trees in City of St. Anthony Village’s boulevards and parks/facilities.
The detailed i-Tree Ecosystem Analysis (Urban Forest Effects and Values)
from July 2021 by Tree Trust for the St. Anthony Village Tree Inventory is
posted on the City’s website.
Table 2: City of St. Anthony Village
Ash Tree Count by Condition Rating
Condition Rating Total Ash
Dead 71
Poor 15
Fair 55
Good 14
Excellent 1
Unknown* 4
TOTAL 160
*no condition rating assigned, will need to
be field checked.
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Figure 1:Amount of Ash Trees per Condition Class Vs. Diameter Class
Diameter (DBH) Inches of Ash Trees
Within the last year, St. Anthony Village has leveraged grant dollars, and a
Forestry-assigned AmeriCorps member to implement tree status updates in the
field with a new online mapping system called ArcGIS Online. This will help
ensure the data stays updated as crews and contractors remove, prune, inject
or plant trees.
6.0 Program Administration and Impact
The Public Works Department encompasses five divisions (streets, utilities, parks,
fleet maintenance, and engineering) and will take the lead role in implementing the
EAB plan and associated program. Staff will work collaboratively to implement public
education, outreach, and the best management practices (BMPs) to handle emerald
ash borer and ash trees throughout St. Anthony Village. The Public Works
Superintendent position will serve as the primary point person for EAB questions,
concerns, and plan implementation (along with many other duties).
Implementing the EAB management plan will spread out the financial and staffing
requirements over a ten-year period but will still require additional City resources.
EAB management has financial and other implications that exceed the City’s current
Public Works budget allocations.
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7.0 Public Outreach and Education
The City of St. Anthony Village has been a member of Tree City USA for five
consecutive years and has made many advances in communicating information about
EAB and forestry-related issues in general. There has been an effort to produce
content for the City newsletter, create a tree contractor list for residents, and a
series of FAQs for staff to better answer the public’s questions about ash injections
on public property. In 2022, Staff also applied for a Community Forestry Member
(AmeriCorps) and were awarded a member in 2023. The member had several
forestry-related roles, but one was answering homeowner questions related to EAB.
Education and empowering the public to act on their property is important due to the
number of ash trees that are planted on private property, which are part of the
overall community forest providing ecosystem services (or creating a tree-risk
situation) for St. Anthony Village residents.
Methods that will be used to expand communication on EAB and the City’s plan
include:
City newsletter articles (Village Notes)
Website
Social media
Public meetings
Staff outreach at City events
Staff/Intern/AmeriCorps provided informal education via resident phone calls
or public tree inspection.
8.0 Management of Public Ash Trees with Best Management Practices (BMPs)
When EAB was first found in Michigan, several management strategies were
attempted and failed. Since that time, several research-informed strategies have
emerged and are now the industry accepted best management practices (BMPs) for
reducing the costs and preserving tree value during the peak of EAB infestation.
Minnesota has benefitted from the early research, and as a result, done better than
many of the initially infested states due to aggressive management, education,
outreach, quarantines, sanitation, and cold weather.
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Figure 2: Percentage of Counties Infested with
EAB by Years of Infestation
There are several well-recognized BMPs that will help space out City funding
dedicated to the mitigation efforts over time, preserve public safety, tree
benefits, and aesthetics. In summary, these are the most powerful BMPs that St.
Anthony Village will utilize:
Proactively monitor and inspect for the pest on City property.
Use trunk-injected insecticide (emamectin benzoate or similar formulations) to
preserve high value public ash trees and suppress the EAB population.
Encourage private (non-City) property owners to treat any high-value “good”
and “fair” condition ash so they can continue to provide benefits to the
community.
Encourage private (non-City) property owners to continue to treat their high
value ash every 2 years so they can continue to provide benefits to the
community.
Engage in structured removals of dead/poor/fair condition ash trees and those
too small to inject (less than 10”DBH) on public property and remove EAB
infested trees when they are found.
This section describes each of these management practices accepted by the three
main agencies researching EAB in Minnesota and how they apply to the City of St.
Anthony Village.
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8.1 Monitoring and Inspection (Best Management Practice #1)
The most efficient way to detect EAB in a tree is visual inspection for woodpecker
activity in the mid-to-upper canopy of ash trees during the winter months when
leaves are off the tree.
Woodpeckers fleck off the outer darker bark while looking for EAB larvae. As
the woodpecker works, the inner, lighter bark is exposed, referred to as
“blonding” and dime sized oval holes appear along branches.
February/March is the most prolific time for woodpecker activity, making it
even easier to identify infested ash trees. Many of the woodpecker holes
reveal galleries that can be seen from the ground.
Since infestation levels are high, and there are many standing dead trees,
the City should shift to year-round surveying and inspecting to keep up
with the volume of trees showing woodpecker activity indicating EAB.
8.2 Insecticide Use (Best Management Practice #2)
I dentifying ash trees that can be preserved with insecticides is an important step to
halt any further EAB-driven ash mortality within the community. Insecticides are very
effective in controlling insect populations when they are applied appropriately at the
correct time of year in the appropriate dose (rate). There are several insecticides
that are registered to kill EAB in ash trees. The method advocated by the City is
the trunk injection of emamectin benzoate using the current industry standard
injection system that has efficacy data supporting its use on trees ten inches
or greater in diameter (DBH).
Table 3: Public Ash Trees Eligible for Injection
Condition Number of
Ash Trees
Number of
DBH inches
Excellent/Good/Fair
Condition 37 738
The City of St. Anthony Village has a list of approximately 37 ash trees
that have been injected since 2022 in parks and facilities. The average
diameter of an ash tree protected with injections is 20 inches in diameter.
All of the injected ash trees were infested with EAB to some degree, many
showing some dead branches. Ash that retain the majority of their canopy
after injection will be pruned to remove deadwood as needed. If they continue
to improve in condition; injections will continue every two years to retain the
tree benefits and ecosystem services.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service
EAB website in February 2018, emamectin benzoate was “…found to be the most
effective product and provided two to three years of nearly complete EAB control. All
EAB adults fed leaves from trees treated with emamectin benzoate died within four
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days and larval densities were reduced by 99 percent compared to untreated trees”.
The insecticide is toxic to EAB larvae and adults upon ingestion.
Photo 4: Tag on Ash Tree Indicating
it has been Protected from EAB
Photo Credit: St. Anthony Village Facebook Post,
November 2022
The applied injection is systemic, so the tree takes up the insecticide in its
xylem tissues (water conducting system).
The insecticide is injected where the root system and trunk interface is pulled
upward by the tree, spreads through the canopy in all the fine branches and
can be detected inside the tree tissues and leaves.
The insecticide has a two-year efficacy period, with early research indicating
it might be possible to stretch treatments to every three years.
According to a handout created by the University of Minnesota and two other
universities detailing Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Potential Side Effects
of Systemic Insecticides Used to Control EAB , emamectin benzoate is “…derived
from a naturally occurring soil bacterium, has been registered for more than ten
years as a foliar spray to control pests in vegetable and cotton fields…and similar
products are used in veterinary medicine as wormers for dogs, horses and other
animals.”
The trunk injection can be performed on a tree 8-10 times (20-year time period) for
the price it would cost to:
Remove the tree
Grind the stump
Replace the tree
At the end of the 20-year treatment cycle, a tree and all its ecosystem services
and benefits to the community have been preserved.
The average stem diameter (DBH) of St. Anthony Village public trees
slated for protection is about 20” or about 80 years old, planted in 1943.
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Average age estimates can be completed by multiplying an “age factor”
by the tree’s DBH. The green ash’s age factor is 4 (Morton Arboretum).
According to the USDA Forest Service’s i-Tree “My Tree” application, one 20”
diameter ash tree in good condition growing in the City of St. Anthony Village
produces myriad benefits to the community that can be quantified and
measured (itreetools.org).
Table 4: Tree Benefits from a 20” Diameter Good Condition Ash Tree over 20
Years
The benefits include reductions in stormwater, electricity, natural gas, and uptake of
carbon dioxide along with improved air quality, and property values. When there are
thousands of ash trees lost in a community on public and private land during a short
period of time before a canopy can rebound, the lost benefits can compound.
One example of that effect occurred in one of the first communities hit by EAB in
Westland, Michigan. According to a study by Deborah McCollough published in the
January-March 2012 International Journal of Pest Management ; the removal of
Westland’s 3,000 municipal ash trees killed by EAB “led to a 33 percent increase in
outdoor water consumption, which subsequently caused the regional water authority
to levy a 10 percent surcharge on the City.”
In summary, the trunk injection of emamectin benzoate is preferred to other trunk
injections, spray, or soil-applied insecticides because:
Research data indicates it is the most effective to kill EAB.
Carbon Dioxide Uptake $81.85
Carbon Dioxide Sequestered (1) 959.85 pounds
Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (2) 3,519.47 pounds
Storm Water Mitigation $98.47
Runoff Avoided 11,019.66 gallons
Rainfall Intercepted 37,928.53 gall ons
Air Pollution Removal $90.03
Carbon Monoxide 3.48 ounces
Ozone 253.39 ounces
Nitrogen Dioxide 68.85 ounces
Sulfur Dioxide 21.65 ounces
Particulate matter 2.5 microns or less 12.88 ounces
T OTAL DOLLARS OVER 20 YEARS $262.11
Benefits are based on USDA Forest Service research and are meant for guidance only.
Visit www.itreetools.org
All monetary values are DISPLAYED in US dollars.
1 For large trees sequestration is overtaken by CO 2 loss with decay/maintenance.
2 CO 2 equivalent is estimated by calculating how much atmospheric CO 2 is taken in by trees to
provide the carbon stored in the tissues of individual trees.
*Positive energy values indicate savings or reduced emissions occur when the tree is adjacent to a
building.
This location is supported by i -Tree. Localized data have been used to estimate its tree benefits.
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It can be done every-other year.
It is a restricted-use pesticide so only state licensed pesticide applicators can
use it.
The insecticide is injected inside the tree, reducing the chance that children,
pets or other wildlife will encounter it while playing in a yard or park.
Since it is inside the tree, it would not runoff in the soil or overland to lakes,
creeks, or other water bodies.
Many cities use trunk (stem) injected emamectin benzoate to:
Preserve high-value good condition trees on a 20-year plan (10 injections).
Preserve fair condition trees that are providing a unique aesthetic to a street
corridor, or park where other trees would be hard to establish.
Stage tree removals in parks or boulevards by keeping primarily good
condition ash trees from dying and becoming hazardous while cities move
through a structured removal plan.
Encourage property owners and other non-city properties including
commercial, high-density housing and school districts to preserve their ash
trees and slow down widespread tree mortality, canopy loss, and wood-waste
production at least until newly planted trees can establish.
8.3 Ash Tree Removal (Best Management Practice #3)
It is a best-management practice (BMP) to remove ash trees that are infested with
EAB during the next possible non-flight (dormant) time of October-April to eliminate
a hazardous tree condition. Fall and winter is also an ideal time of removal to avoid
damaging migratory bird nests and bat habitat. However, if the tree is imminently
hazardous to the public, it should be removed as soon as possible.
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Photo 5: Extensive Woodpecker Feeding
on EAB Larvae along Ash Stem in St. Anthony,
Creating White Patches on Bark or “blonding”
Photo Credit: Emily Ball
In a 2021/2022 EAB update, the MN Department of Agriculture Plant
Protection Division updated their ash tree removal guidance for the Twin
Cities: Dormant season-only ash removals will not slow the spread of EAB
within the region, permitting communities to perform year-round ash
removals if necessary to control the number of dead/dying ash. It is
important to note that the BMP is still to remove ash trees in October-April,
but if City resources are limited, and year-round removals are needed to
protect public safety, then communities should do so. Removing ash trees
year-round as needed can be logistically helpful for in-house crews instead of
winter-only (dormant season) removals that often compete with winter snow
plowing duties.
Ash removals in sensitive natural resource corridors along wetlands and
larger contiguous woodlands may be subject to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
(MBTA) and newer northern long-eared bat regulations. These regulations
require specifically time removals and/or surveys to ensure “taking” of these
species does not inadvertently occur during tree removal.
In adopting this plan, City staff will be marking and removing ash in a series of ash
reduction programs:
1. Proactive Structured Ash Removal
2. EAB Infested Ash Removal for Sanitation and Hazard Prevention – City
Property
3. EAB Infested Ash Removal for Hazard Prevention – Private Property
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8.3.1 Proactive Structured Ash Removal
Proactive structured ash removal is a program that removes trees that may
not yet be infested on City boulevards and maintained public properties. The
purpose of this BMP is to spread out the cost and number of removals instead
of waiting for them to die, overwhelming City crews and budgets. Trees are
usually selected geographically, in groups, which can save on mobilization
costs and travel time.
The trees that meet the structured removal criteria would be smaller than
ten inches in diameter (ineligible to inject), in conflict with infrastructure,
or in dead, poor or fair condition with significant structural defects.
The City will utilize St. Anthony Village Public Works Staff to remove
smaller trees as much as possible to reduce costs for the program. The
number of in-house ash removals will vary from year-to-year due to other
staff responsibilities such as snow plowing and street work.
It is important to note here that the current ash inventory
encompasses only trees in boulevards (rights-of-way), and mowed,
maintained public property. There will be more ash to address in
wooded natural areas adjacent to public trails, streets, and private
properties that have been uncounted..
Since trees are living, dynamic organisms, they change over time, so some
trees originally slated for injection may be moved to the “remove” list if they
succumb to storm damage or otherwise become less desirable to treat due to
EAB or other variables. These numbers provide a baseline to work from.
8.3.2 EAB Infested Ash Removal for Sanitation and Hazard
Prevention – City Property
The City will be monitored and inspected throughout the year for EAB infested
ash trees on public property. Infested trees will be marked and removed by
City staff or contractors as budget permits. Most of the poor and fair condition
trees are showing signs of woodpecker activity. The table below suggests
recommended minimum targets to remove all the dead, poor and fair
condition trees (that are not eligible for injection). In 2023-2024 all dead
and poor trees should be removed. Years 2025-2027 should be focused on
removal of the fair condition trees that are not being injected. Trees in
high-use areas of parks and boulevards will be prioritized for removal
first to reduce public risk due to hazardous tree conditions.
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Table 5: Recommended Minimum Targets: Dead, Poor,
Select Fair Trees
Year Total Ash
2023* 25
2024* 49
2025 49
2026 0
2027 0
TOTALS 123
Figure 3: Ash Tree Diameter Inches by Condition on Public Property
Infested trees on edges of unmaintained natural City outlots, conservation
areas, and open space will be removed at the discretion of City Staff to follow
best-management practices (BMPs) within budget and time constraints.
In general, infested trees found in wooded City lots or that will not
impact public safety or an adjacent private property will not be
removed. The reason for this is twofold: damage to adjacent natural
resources often exceeds the overall environmental benefits of
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
Dead or Dying Excellent Fair Good Poor
736
19
1263
268.5
522
Ash Tree Diameter Inches Ash Tree Combined Condition Rating
Ash Diameter Inches by Condition
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removal, and the costs and staff time associated with the volume of
removals will likely exceed budget constraints.
USDA Forest Service research has indicated “thinning” woodlands of ash
does not “slow the spread” of EAB and instead kills any remaining ash
trees in woodlands faster due to less ash material being present.
If an ash tree becomes infested within a City owned natural area, City staff
will evaluate if removal is necessary for safety.
o This practice does not provide optimum sanitation to reduce EAB but
acknowledges the reality of staff and budget constraints and places a
realistic focus on those trees will most impact public safety.
Ash tree mature heights range from 65-80 feet tall. Field Staff will
determine if an infested ash tree would qualify for removal.
8.3.3 EAB Infested Ash Removal for Hazard Prevention –
Private Property
Currently, the City of St. Anthony Village does not have an estimate of the
number of ash trees growing on private property and does not plan to
proactively inspect or identify infested trees unless they are on public
property. A private-property code enforcement program takes an enormous
amount of staff time and resources. City Staff will continue to provide
education and outreach to the community, as well as answer calls and emails
from individual residents.
In some instances, however, dying private property ash trees may impact
public streets, trails, parking lots, and parks due to their proximity. In those
instances, the City may declare the ash tree a “nuisance” requiring
abatement. Abatement measures would include tree removal and appropriate
disposal of wood. Stump grinding is not required to abate the safety risk.
The ability to require removal of a tree that is posing a risk to a public
space as noted in St. Anthony Village City Code Chapter 92: HEALTH
AND SAFETY; NUISANCES.
Although the City of St. Anthony Village will not require residents to remove
infested ash trees unless they are an immediate risk to public spaces, it will
still be a sizable burden for residents to handle EAB on their property.
Ash trees have already started dying in large cohorts, which often leads to a
greater number of email and phone call complaints to City staff. In some
cities, there is a formal process to assist fixed-income or in-need residents in
removing trees that are a risk to their home or public property.
A program to consider implementing is a nuisance abatement program or other
agreement which would authorize the City to send their designated contractor
to remove an infested tree (or any dead/high risk tree) if the property owner
communicated an inability to remove the tree that is creating a public safety
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risk. This type of program would be useful in situations where an individual
loses a job, experiences a death in the family, or for an individual on a fixed-
income due to retirement status or disability. Occasionally, the sheer number
of ash trees planted on a single-family lot creates an enormous financial
burden – where treatment or removal are both out of reach for the property
owner.
9.0 Ash Wood Disposal
The strategies used to dispose of ash wood must meet the current Minnesota
Department of Agriculture (MDA) quarantines, which are established by county.
Ramsey and Hennepin Counties are both under a quarantine. The quarantine allows
movement of wood within other quarantined counties, but prohibits removing any of
the following from a quarantined county into a non-quarantined county:
The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis ),
Ash trees (Fraxinus spp.), ash limbs and branches, ash stumps and roots, ash
logs, ash lumber, ash chips, ash bark chips, and
Firewood of any hardwood (deciduous) species.
City Staff have historically utilized Ramsey County’s agreement with District Energy
in St. Paul to handle wood and wood chips from tree removals and pruning work. St.
Anthony Village residents are also encouraged to dispose of wood at Ramsey County
Yard Waste sites. If wood is being chipped, it must be chipped into 1-inch by 1-inch
sections to kill larvae and prevent them from maturing. When hauled to a wood
tipping site, it is often double ground and heat-treated for mulch, or burned for
energy. Currently, the State of Minnesota does not have a uniform and organized
wood disposal strategy and there are significant concerns about the volume of wood
that EAB will produce in the next ten years. There are also concerns about the
increase in wood tipping fees that are paid by tree contractors, and the few locations
that are equipped to accept and utilize ash wood. Keeping ash wood out of the waste
stream is another benefit to preserving ash by injection.
10.0 Reforestation and Canopy Replacement
According to the Growing Shade Tool, produced by the Metropolitan Council in 2021,
the City of St. Anthony Village’s tree canopy cover is 33.7 percent. The remaining 66
percent of St. Anthony Village includes cover types such as water, grass/forb, and
impervious surfaces such as homes, parking lots and streets.
Other cities and townships across the Twin Cities region average 27.8 percent
tree canopy cover. While St. Anthony Village is above average in canopy
coverage, the goal for most cities is to have an average of 45 percent tree
canopy coverage so increasing that percentage over time should be a priority
that could tie in with Green Steps Cities or other sustainability goals (Growing
Shade Tool, Metropolitan Council).
Additionally, the 33.7 percent canopy cover is an average; there are some areas
of the City that are lower, and others that are higher. Using the data provided
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by the Growing Shade tool could serve as a start for prioritizing replanting
efforts to improve the heat-island effects of too much pavement and not enough
shade, and ensure trees are being planted equitably.
Nationally, tree canopies tend to be higher in areas of wealth. Trees provide
dynamic benefits to the community, and planting with an environmental justice
lens can help ensure those benefits are experienced by all.
Figure 4: Growing Shade Tool, Indicating the Highest Priority Areas for
Planting Based on Climate Change Variables (Amount of Green Space,
Surface Temperature on a Hot Summer Day, and Existing Tree Canopy)
Credit: Growing Shade Tool, metrotransitmn.shinyapps.io/growing-shade/
As a community develops, natural ground cover and forest land is often lost. With
the loss of trees and canopy cover, the tree benefits are lost as well. In particular, a
community loses the valuable natural stormwater interception services of trees to
the impervious surfaces of buildings and streets which increases runoff, negatively
affecting the water quality of surface water in the area. Canopy cover can be
maintained or increased by proper tree planting and care across the community.
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Figure 5: Runoff Volumes will Increase Based on the
Percent of Impervious Surface
Higher volumes of runoff result in flooding, water pollution, and erosion.
Photo courtesy of LEARN NC, www.learnnc.org
10.1 Reforestation
To replace canopy cover, ash trees lost to EAB on maintained City properties will be
replaced at a one-for-one replacement when space permits. City of St. Anthony
Village will have at least 123 trees to replace after dead/poor/fair condition
trees are removed . Each tree lost in high value public spaces will be replaced with
a tree that would improve the species diversity of that property and the entire
system. Ash trees that are removed from boulevards will be replaced with a new
tree if space and funding permits.
Some of the ash trees slated for preservation on public property in the first ten
years may be removed and replaced due to changes in physical condition.
Using the full inventory results, City staff will follow the “10 percent rule” by Dr.
Frank Santamour, US National Arboretum geneticist.
o The rule proposes no more than 10 percent of any one species should make
up the tree population, no more than 20 percent of any genus, and no more
than 30 percent of any one family. Currently Maple (Acer) genus is the only
one in St. Anthony that exceeds the 20 percent guideline.
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o An application of this rule would be that no more than 10 percent of public
trees should be bur oaks, no more than 20 percent should be in the Quercus
(oak) genus, and no more than 30 percent should be in the Fagaceae family
(oaks, beech, chestnut).
o It is regarded as a rule that has some limitations, and many urban foresters
believe each percentage should be even smaller, but it is a good starting point
to work from. Percentages for City property can be viewed in the computer-
based inventory which is updated as trees are removed and planted.
Some of the ash trees on boulevards have been preserved with stem injections, but
those that are too small or in poor condition will be removed and replaced on a case-
by-case basis using a diverse group of trees.
Although symmetry and repetition are planting concepts often implemented with
traditional landscape designs, they run in opposition with promoting species
diversity.
Monoculture-type plantings where one to two species are utilized increase the
chance an entire space is clear cut when a non-native disease or insect like
EAB is introduced.
Instead, there will be a less formal appearance in the boulevard planting
areas, shifting to more of a specimen-based arboretum style planting.
Repetition can be used, but the patterns could be more complex with a longer
stretch of space before species are repeated in the planting design.
Infested ash trees lost in unmaintained/naturalized outlots, conservation
areas or other natural spaces would only be replanted if needed for significant
screening needs, or as part of a larger natural resource plan which would also
minimize non-native invasive species like European buckthorn and garlic
mustard. This program would not be the main reforestation focus during the
peak of EAB infestation unless significant resources were diverted.
In general, the best way to maximize the number and diversity of trees planted is to
use all available planting stock types: bare root, container, and balled-and-burlap
(B&B).
Currently, most of the trees planted on City property are handled in-
house by Public Works staff and/or non-profit organizations such as Tree
Trust. If the City had to contract out all 123 tree replacements, the budget
would need to be about $100,000 to achieve 1:1 replanting.
As part of the replanting plan, the City will implement a three-year
aftercare program. Stressed trees are more susceptible to diseases and
insect pests. Each tree must be watered and checked weekly during the
growing season of May through October for a minimum of two years (and
ideally three) to ensure the City’s investment is retained and the tree
continues to mature and provide ecosystem services and benefits.
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At a minimum, one AmeriCorps member, intern, or seasonal employee working
forty hours a week, should be charged with this task if tree planting on City
property commences on a larger scale.
The most expensive option for an after-care program is hiring a contractor to
monitor and water newly planted trees. This option is sometimes used on busy
street corridors that are more dangerous for an inexperienced person to
access with a watering truck.
New trees should not be planted at an increased rate unless resources are
committed to ensure each tree is watered once weekly during the growing
season.
Photo 6: Newly Planted Tree in
St. Anthony Village Park
Photo Credit: City of St. Anthony Village Facebook Post,
April 2023
In addition, the City could consider these options to foster reforestation and tree
establishment in the community:
Host a planting event in a park or collaborating with a local non-profit such as
Tree Trust to host a volunteer planting so residents can learn proper planting
and engage in improving a local park.
Utilize Sentence to Serve (STS) and/or Institutional Community Work Crews
(ICW crews) to assist in ensuring trees stay mulched and have tree guards
and watering bags on at the appropriate time of year. They can also be
supervised by trained staff to assist with planting trees.
Consider funding an Arbor Day Tree Sale or other tree replacement incentive
program to encourage property owners to replant trees on their property after
an ash tree is removed.
An outreach program targeted at Commercial, Industrial and Multiple-Family
parcel-owners to replant after EAB infested trees are removed to improve and
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preserve the aesthetics of these areas in St. Anthony Village, and to try to
recapture the tree benefits over time.
o The current ordinances related to trees may need to be amended to ensure
the “conditions of approval” that the developments were approved with are
fulfilled to ensure entire parking lots or parcels are not clear cut when ash
(that are not injected) die from EAB. In some cases, ash trees will be
preserved and would not need to be replaced.
11.0 Conclusion
Emerald ash borer is a significant “predicable” natural disaster facing the City of St.
Anthony Village but following a systematic, proactive plan and leveraging
appropriate resources to respond will minimize the fiscal and environmental impacts
of the pest. The EAB Management Plan should be implemented immediately to
manage public safety risks, and preserve the benefits that ash trees provide to the
community.