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DATE: October 17, 2016 <br /> <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers <br />Susan Iverson, Interim City Administrator <br /> <br />FROM: Julie Hanson, City Clerk <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Tree Contractor Licensing <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />At a previous work session, it was requested staff provide information pertaining to <br />implementing licensing of tree contractors. <br /> <br />It is at each individual City’s discretion whether or not they require tree contractors to obtain a <br />City license. So while some cities do not require this licensing, those that do generally require <br />the submittal of a City license application, Certificate of General Liability Insurance, Workers’ <br />Compensation Insurance (or waiver if a sole proprietor), and payment of a license fee. Once the <br />license is issued, an updated list of licensed City tree contractors would be published on the <br />City’s website. <br /> <br />It should be noted that tree care/trimming companies doing business in Minnesota are required to <br />register with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. <br /> <br />Should the Council wish to move forward with this City licensing requirement, determination of <br />the fee and modification to City Code will be necessary. <br /> <br />Requested Action: <br /> <br />1. Does the City Council want to require registration of tree contractors performing work in <br />Arden Hills? <br />2. What fee should be charged? <br />AGENDA ITEM – 1A <br /> <br /> <br /> MEMORANDUM <br />