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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 10-071
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TREES INFECTED BY OAK WILT DISEASE.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AGAINST AFFECTED PROPERTIES AND DECLARATION OF AND THE
DECLARATION OF AN IMMINENT THREAT TO COMMUNITY OAK TREES.
Motion By: Millar Second By: Erickson
WHEREAS, Oaks are one of the most valued trees in Prior Lake and Oak Wilt has infected trees on at
least 21 properties in 2010; and,
WHEREAS, City Ordinance Section 602 establishes a procedure for dealing with Oak Wilt disease;
and,
WHEREAS, On July 19, 2010 City Council directed staff to prepare a resolution ordering abatement
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of Oak Wilt; and
WHEREAS, Staff received quotes from four vendors for tree removal of twelve trees on five properties
and are as follows:
Vendors: Bid Amount:
J. V. Tree & Landscaping $9,150.00
S and S Tree Specialties $9,271.66
Collins Tree Service $9,618.75
Castle Rock Tree Service $12,533.61
WHEREAS,
A notice of intent ordering the abatement at a Public Hearing on August 2, 2010 and
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cost associated for the tree removals have been sent to the affected residents on July 27,
2010 and the proposed assessment roll is as follows:
Address # of Tree’s Cost per Property
David Lundquist
15504 Omega Trail 1 $900
Mark Anderson
15611 Fish Point RD SE 3 $1,800
Joe Delveaux
5903 Terri Circle SE 2 $2,250
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Jeff Radermacher
5970 Timberview St SE 4 $2,000
David Martin
15650 Fish Point RD SE 2 $2,200
Total $9,150
WHEREAS, Property owners were provided the opportunity to address the City Council at the public
hearing; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Prior Lake City Code and input received at the public hearing the City staff is
authorized to abate the diseased trees that were cited on June 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends hiring J. V. Tree & Landscaping who is the lowest quote for a total cost
of $9,150; and,
WHEREAS, Staff recommends utilizing the General Fund Contingency Account to pay the costs of the
abatement of the diseased trees subject to repayment through special assessment
against the properties receiving tree removal services; and,
WHEREAS, In future cases Oak Wilt is deemed to be an imminent threat to area Oak trees and staff is
authorized to proceed in accordance with Prior Lake City Code Section 602.700 (2); and,
WHEREAS, Staff is working with professionals in the horticultural field to assist with a containment and
Public Awareness Plan in an effort to slow down the spread of Oak Wilt in the City of Prior
Lake.
NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1.The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2.The total cost to remove the diseased trees cited on June 15, 2010 is $9,150.
3.The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the City’s Standardized Contractual Agreement
with J. V. Tree and Landscaping on behalf of the City.
4.Funding for these services will be drawn from the General Fund Contingency Account 101-49999-000
to be reimbursed to the City through special assessments against the affected properties for the
repayment terms set forth in the city code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2 DAY OF AUGUST 2010.
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YES NO
Myser X Myser
Erickson X Erickson
Hedberg X Hedberg
Keeney X Keeney
Millar X Millar
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Frank Boyles, City Manager
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