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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — FEBRUARY 18, 2020 5 which runs tree sales for cities), or purchasing from a wholesale retailer like Gerten's or Bachmann's. GreenCorps Member Mooney -Jones stated Tree Trust charges the city $30 per tree and the resident $100. The cost of the tree for the resident can be offset if the City selects to contribute more than the minimum of $30 dollars per tree. The wholesalers allow residents to by trees through the city. The residents notify the city of what trees they want to purchase and pay the City directly. The City is then responsible for purchasing and distributing the trees from the wholesaler. GreenCorps Member Mooney -Jones reported another option is to purchase seedlings (1-2-foot- tall) from a nearby soil and water conservation districts. The Anoka County Conservation District sells seedlings in batches of 10 and 25 while the Washington County Conservation District sells only in batches of 25. These would be picked up by staff in late April and could then be sold or given away to Arden Hills residents. A Nursery Stock Dealer Certificate from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture would needed for any tree sale held by the City. This $225 certificate is required to sell or distribute nursery stock in Minnesota. She provided further comment on the options available to the Council and requested feedback on how to proceed. Councilmember Holden stated she believed the City should forego the tree sale this year given the fact the Friends of the Parks would be selling trees again in 2021. The rest of the Council was in agreement. F. Karth Lake Pump and Control Cabinet Discussion Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated at the November 18, 2019 work session, the City Council discussed funding for replacement of the outlet pump and repairs to the control cabinet for Karth Lake. The Council directed staff to work with the Karth Lake Improvement District Board to consider a proposal for the Improvement District to fund the cost of the replacement pump and repairs (or replacement) of the associated control cabinet, and the City would address the failing retaining wall adjacent to the control panel and management of the pump operations. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported on December 11, 2019, the Karth Lake Improvement District Board discussed four options to repair the pump and control cabinet based on price quotation information obtained by City staff as described below. • Option 1: Replace Pump and Retrofit Existing Control Cabinet: $13,002 • Option 2: Replace Pump and Relocate Existing Control Cabinet: $26,702 • Option 3: Replace Pump and Control Cabinet at Existing Location: $27,880 • Option 4: Replace Pump and Relocate a New Control Cabinet: $34,430 Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained on January 15, 2020, the Karth Lake Improvement District Board confirmed their recommendation for Option 1 and discussed a recommended funding strategy for implementation. The Board's recommendation is to levy the cost for Option 1 in the estimated amount of $13,002 within the District over a two year period with taxes paid in 2021 and 2022.