10-10349rRESOLUTION NO. 10349
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO ADOPT THE
FOLLOWING POLICY FOR THE REMOVAL AND TREATMENT OF ASH TREES
INFECTED WITH EMERALD ASH BORER
WHEREAS, The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources are the governing bodies for regulation of Emerald
Ash Borer detection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute Chapter 18 allows cities to set time lines for
removal of diseased trees; and
WHEREAS, Richfield City Ordinance Section 910 provides for the control and
prevention of the spread of tree pests and diseases; and
WHEREAS, Richfield Community Services Commission serves as the City's
Shade Tree Commission as identified under the Tree City USA to program and has
recommended approval of commencing with injection treatment of ash trees; and
WHEREAS, The City of Richfield has a very active forestry program. Forestry
activity includes trimming and planting of boulevard and park trees, identification and
removal of diseased trees, stump removal, and response to resident concerns regarding
problems with privately owned trees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Richfield City Council hereby
adopts the attached policy for removal and treatment of ash trees affected by Emerald
Ash Borer.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 9th day of
March, 2010.
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Debbie Go""e'~tt~el, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Gib ,City Clerk