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Page 2 of 2 At the February 22, 2022 Work Session, Council directed staff to retrieve a previous contract that included a discount to Arden Hills residents. This can be seen in Attachment C. Staff was also directed to bring back the quotes gathered for the treatment work contracted in 2021. This can be seen in Attachment D. Discussion The intention of this discussion is to review the updated EAB Management Plan and provide an opportunity for Council feedback. Once staff has direction from Council on the plan, it will be brought forward at a regular meeting to formally adopt. Currently, the City does not directly provide assistance or programs to residents related to diseased tree control. The City promotes Friends of the Parks and Trails Annual Tree Sale but, in 2020 and 2021, that program was suspended due to challenges from Covid, and after review of their website, there is no information shown for 2022. In 2021, the City contracted with Rainbow Tree Care to treat the City owned ash trees. Staff inquired if they provide services at a discount to residents to which they replied they offer approximately 30% off their standard rate when partnered with a City. After further discussion with Rainbow Tree Care, they stated their list pricing is $9.20 per inch. They can offer $6.70 per inch for residents and $5 for the city in 2022 (cities get an even larger discount). Attachment C is a copy of their professional services agreement. Staff is requesting direction from Council if there is interest in this program. Budget Impact N/A Attachments Attachment A – Revised Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan Attachment B – Current Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan (2012) Attachment C – 2014 Tree service contract Attachment D – Contractor quotes from 2021 Attachment E – PSA with Rainbow Tree Care