Laserfiche WebLink
2026-???$112,000$112,000 $0 <br />(250???) <br />TOTALS $634,968 $677,032$725,000 $579,000 $8,000 <br />(1795)(1476) <br />29 *Average cost assumption = $400 to remove and $450 to replace. <br />30 <br />31 This program would create a substantial change to the landscape of the Roseville urban <br />32 forest. However, the above rough draft provides for a 5-6 year program (with residual in final <br />33 year) to substantially eradicate EAB on public property and maintain a reasonable canopy <br />34 throughout time. <br />35 <br />36 Staff noted that the recommended procurement method would be through the Best Value <br />37 proposal process (not low bid). A Request for Proposal (RFP) would include solicitation of a <br />38 single vendor that could manage a multiyear contract to complete the job. <br />39 <br />40 The above proposal covers public trees on boulevards and manicured park areas (not forested <br />41 park areas). This does not cover private trees and education would need to be considered for <br />42 residents on what options are available for their private trees. <br />43 <br />44 Commissioner Dahlstrom asked how accurate the removal pricing is that is listed in the plan. <br />45 Staff stated that it is current accurate prices based on the current caliper inches of the trees. <br />46 <br />47 Commissioner Heikkila questioned if there is an inventory of the current Ash Trees. Staff <br />48 confirmed that there is an inventory of all public trees in the Davey Treekeeper tree database. <br />49 <br />50 Vice-Chair Hoag encouraged staff to extend the treatment of trees to help retain the tree <br />51 canopy for a slightly longer timeframe. Staff confirmed they would be asking the experts to <br />52 provide proposals that would help achieve Roseville’s short and long-term canopy goals. <br />53 <br />54 Commissioner Stoner stated that he would be uncomfortable committing money to tree <br />55 replacement when we do not know the outcome of the Guidant John Rose Minnesota OVAL <br />56 bonding at the legislature. <br />57 <br />58 The Commission discussed the potential timeframe for removals and different options for the <br />59 accelerated program. <br />60 <br />61 Commissioner Arneson proposed the idea of allowing residents to donate or sponsor a tree. <br />62 <br />63 Commissioner O’Brien moved that the Commission talk with City Council at their joint <br />64 meeting in June of their strong support in using the excess reserve balance beyond the target <br />65 amount towards helping to solve the Emerald Ash Borer epidemic in the city. Vice-Chair <br />66 Hoag seconded. Motion passed unanimously. <br />67 <br />68 <br />69 <br />70 <br />71 <br />2 <br />55 <br /> <br />