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Course; nursery stock owned by the City behind the arboretum and long-term treatment to expand stock; and staff versus outsourcing treatment. Member Stenlund suggested that staff not restrict themselves in considering future potential infestations by providing flexibility and using resistant varieties. Member Gjerdingen noted the need to replace the City's tree inventory to maintain shade, energy savings, community health and quality of life, as well as aest etics. Member Stenlund noted the additional benefits and value of trees beyond their monetary value, including traffic calming, storm water drainage, and less crime. Additional discussion included tree replacement costs based on the diameter of trees; community's value of trees based on their interest when a developer proposes removing mature trees; controlled landscaping needs and considerations in urban areas; hazards of trees reaching their maturity and/or becoming diseased. Further discussion included displays from the Department of Agriculture located at City Hall and the Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANG) to educate the public and provide outreach on the value of trees and recognizing diseased species; additional plans for meetings throughout the community and training of staff; ongoing monitoring of the purple traps around the area and frequency of that monitoring; 2011 budgeting proposed for the EAB Management Program requesting $100,000 annually for various components, and considered an ongoing budgetary need. It was noted that of the total boulevard trees in the community, Ash trees made up approximately twenty percent (20%) of that inventory. Mr. Schwartz advised that, once the data had been entered and information completed, reports and maps would be available, and could be shared with the PWET Commission at their request and based on their interest. Member Vanderwall suggested that, as money is available, it seemed prudent to purchase small trees now for future use and less initial expense for purchase of larger trees in the short-term. Member Vanderwall further suggested that there may be some community clubs, organizations, or school groups that maybe interested in assisting with planting the stock. Member Vanderwall asked that Mr. Brokke share this EAB Management Plan with Mr. Schwartz electronically for forwarding to PWET Commission members. 5. Recycling Contract Outcome Chair DeBenedet advised that both he and Mr. Schwartz had been involved in the Recycling provider interviews, and they would report rather on that process. Page 4 of 10