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City � Shoreview Municipal Code Chapter 200. Development Regulations through 18.022 as amended, and a shade tree disease control program pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 18.023 as amended and the regulations of the Cammissianer of Agriculture which are adopted by reference. The programs are directed specifically at the control and elimination of the Dutch elm disease fungus, elm bark beetles and the oak wilt fungus, and are undertaken at the recommendation of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Minnesota. The City Manager or ��s/t-►er designee shall act as coordinator between the Commissioner of Agriculture and the City Council in the conduct of these programs. (2) Inspection and Investi ag tion. (a) Annual Inspectian. The City Manager or hislher designee shall inspect all public and private places which might harbor plant pests, as defined in Minnesota Statutes Section 18.46, Subd. 13, �� hereafter amended, as often as practicable to determine whether a public nuisance exists thereon. He/she shall investigate all reported incidents of infection or infestation by the Dutch Elm fungus, elm bark beetles, Oak Wilt fungus, or any other epidemic diseases of shade trees. (b) Entry on Public and Private Places. The City Manager or hislher designee �nay enter upon all public and private places at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out any of the duties assigned herein. The term "private place" means every place except the private home. (c) Dia ng osis. The City Manager or hisfher designee shall, upon finding conditions indicating Dutch Elm or Oak Wilt infestation, or other epidemic diseases of shade trees, immediately send appropriate specimens or samples to the Commissioner of Agriculture or to any qualified laboratory for analysis, or take such other steps for diagnosis as may be recommended by the Commissioner. Except as provided herein, no action to remove infected trees or wood shall be taken until there has been a positive diagnosis. (3) Transportin� Elm Wood Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to transport within the City any bark-bearing elm or oak wood without having obtained a permit from the City Manager or hislher designee. The City Manager or hislher designee shall grant such permits only when the purposes of this code will be served thereby. (4) Interference Prohibited. No person shall prevent, delay or interfere with the City Manager or hislher designee while they are engaged in the performance of duties set forth in this chapter. Section 209. Envirornnental Standards 209-13