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<br /> . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION MINUTES <br /> July 18, 2005 7 <br /> . Councilmember Holden requested a year by year statistics be provided to the City Council of <br /> public and private trees that are removed on a yearly basis, with updates on a more regular basis. <br /> Operations and Maintenance Director Moore said that he will provide an on-going tally of the <br /> public and private trees that are being removed. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked when is a tree considered dead? What if a resident wants to try to <br /> save the tree through chemical or mechanical means? <br /> Operations and Maintenance Director Moore said that typically a tree consultant is brought in to <br /> review the situation to determine if the tree could be saved using chemieal or mechanical means. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski asked what is the difference between chemical and mechanical intrusion. <br /> Operations and Maintenance Director Moore said that mechanical means is when a trench is dug <br /> around the tree. The chemical treatment involves injecting a chemical into the ground around the <br /> tree forming a ehemical barrier. <br /> City Council requested that the City insert clarifying language regarding root treatment of trees <br /> and also how to deal with new tree diseases. The City of Minneapolis tree ordinance was <br /> suggested as an example. <br /> . The proposed ordinance will be brought to a future City Council meeting for further review. <br /> Council Reports <br /> David Grant <br /> Councilmember Grant reported that there is a sink hole on the Chatham trail that is need of <br /> repair. <br /> Councilmember Grant asked if the City is having any problems with water pressure or levels at <br /> the City's water towers. <br /> Operations and Maintenallce Director Moore reported that there have been no problems with <br /> water pressure or water levels. <br /> Councilmember Grant asked if the perennial plants are being watered. <br /> Operations and Maintenance Director Moore reported that O&M staff members have been <br /> watering the newly planted trees and flowers. <br /> Councilmember Grant reported that the Refuse Hauler Task Force has completed its assignment <br /> and will be submitting a report to the City Council at a future meeting. <br /> . The meeting adjourned at 7:30 PM <br /> 7 <br />