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Home My WebLink About6.n. Tree City USA Recertification ROSEIvIOUNT EXECUTIVE UM S MA RY CITY COUNCIL City Council Regular Meeting: December 17, 2013 AGENDA ITEM: Tree City USA Recertification AGENDA SECTION: Consent PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation AGENDA NO. Director ATTACHMENTS: Application APPROVED BY: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the application for recertification for the Tree City USA award. ISSUE The time has come for the City Council to once again consider applying for our recertification as a distinguished Tree City, USA. Tree City, USA is an award given to those cities that depict an honest and active program to promote protection of our natural habitat and our trees. Part of the attachment includes a work plan and a proclamation by the City of Rosemount identifying May 4, 2013 to be Arbor Day and the month of May to be Arbor Month. City staff worked to complete a variety of programs including an Arbor Day program and tree give away, tree plantings and other nature programs. This application for recertification indicates that we would like to continue with these types of programs and others to promote tree planting and protection. It is the Parks and Recreation Department's intent to join with the Commissions, Council and other Departments to further enhance our policies relating to the preservation of our trees and to continue to reforest the City. BACKGROUND Each year the City applies for recertification as a distinguished Tree City,USA, and proclaims the month of May to be Arbor Month and a specific day in May to be Arbor Day. SUMMARY Staff is requesting City Council approval to apply for recertification for the Tree City USA award. Page 1 of 1 I Print this page PCNFKGIBJGI . BNBPCNGKE LF PEFEMDBGF Tree City USA CGJALAHGP ► 2013 Application for Certification TREE CITY USS The Tree City USA award is in recognition of work completed by the community during the 2013 calendar year. As Mayor or Equivalent of the Community of Rosemount I herewith make application for this community to be officially certified/recertified as a Tree City USA for 2013,having achieved the standards set forth by the Arbor Day Foundation as noted below. Standard 1:A Tree Board or Department Community has a Department Chair or City Manager/Official Department Chair/City Manager Dan Schultz Dept Chairperson 651-322-6000 lacelle.cordes @ci.rosemount.mn.us Standard 2:A Community Tree Ordinance Our community ordinance is on record Standard 3:A Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget of at Least$2 Per Capita Total Community Forestry Expenditures $73459.00 Community Population 22432 Per Capita Spending $3.27 Standard 4:An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation f Official Arbor Day proclamation is on record Mayor or Equivalent Signature Title Date Application Certification To Be Completed By The State Forester: Rosemount The above named community has made formal application to this office.I am pleased to advise you that we reviewed the application and have concluded that,based on the information contained herein,said community is eligible to be certified as a Tree City USA community,for the 2013 calendar year,having in my opinion met the four standards required for recognition. State Forester Signature Title Date rje�srscw.:�t. Arbor Day Foundation V S: V«R f► r, CortxnvrlIry %., country. Tj Print this page J httns://aortal.arbordav.orn/TreeCitvPrintForm.asnx 17/6/7013 The Arbor Day Foundation - Portal Page 1 of 2 Rosemount 2013 APPLICA TION INFORMATION Status : In Progress Community Name:Rosemount Community Website: www.ci.rosemount.mn.us Mayor or City Forestry Contact: Portal Login Contact: Equivalent: Ryan Rausch Lacelle Cordes William Droste 2875 145th Street West 13885 South Robert Trail 2875 145th Street Rosemount, MN 55068 Rosemount, MN 55068 West 651-322-6011 651-322-6011 Rosemount , MN lacelle.corder @ci.rosemount.mn.us lacelle.cordes @ci.rosemount.mn.us 55068 Standard 1 -A Tree Board or Department Community Type: Community has a Department Chair or City Manager/Official Frequency of Meetings: Annually Dept. Chair/City Manager: Dan Schultz 13885 South Robert Trail Rosemount, MN 55068 Standard 2 -A Community Tree Ordinance Date ordinance established: 811/1974 Ordinance verified:Ordinance has been verified Standard 3 -A Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget of at least$2 Per Capita https://portal.arborday.org/ApplicationPrintView.aspx?pr=0 12/6/2013 The Arbor Day Foundation-Portal Page 2 of 2 Community population: 22432 Tree Planting and Initial Care: $10,709.00 Tree Maintenance: $14,575.00 Tree Removals: $0.00 Management: $42,000.00 Utility Line Clearance: $0.00 Volunteer Time: $0.00 Other: $6,175.00 Other description: Arbor Day Celebration Total community forestry expenditure: $73,459,00 Per Capita: $3.27 Trees Planted: 110 Trees Pruned: 600 Trees Removed: 120 Standard 4 -An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation Date observance was held:5/4/2013 Proclamation and Supplemental Documentation have been uploaded. Signature Form Signature form has not been uploaded/received https://portal.arborday.org/ApplicationPrintView.aspx?pr=0 12/6/2013 FORESTRY WORK PLAN / CITY OF ROSEMOUNT 2013 The City of Rosemount celebrated its 21st annual Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, May 4, 2013. The City along with Dakota Electric Association purchased 180 bare root trees that ranged from 5' to 14' in height and up to 1" in diameter and were handed out to Rosemount residents. The Mayor of Rosemount read the Arbor Day Proclamation. The City Council along with a local Boy Scout pack commemorated the day by planting a Kentucky Coffee which was donated by the Modern Woodman of American Insurance Company. This year's Arbor Day Celebration was once again well received by the residents and plans are in the works to continue this type of celebration for 2014. In 2012, the City of Rosemount was awarded a Community Forest Bonding Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The amount of the grant is $20,725 and its objective is to add diversity to the tree cover on public property in anticipation of losing ash trees to Emerald Ash Borer. In 2013, we continued to utilize this grant money and planted over 65 trees. Rosemount has also been removing Ash trees in anticipation of the Emerald Ash Borer problem. In 2013, 75 Ash trees were removed from parks and another 38 were removed from boulevards. City staff also relocated 38 trees from our nursery to various park throughout the city. The majority of the trees were moved to create more shade on playgrounds and the rest were used to replace dead or diseased trees in the parks. The city also allocated $1000 from the 2013 budget and another $1000 from the 2014 budget to purchase 40 trees to replenish our nursery. Along with the above mentioned special projects, City staff also continued with the maintenance of boulevard trees, which included trimming, pruning, watering and mulching over 820 trees. BUDGET ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE FORESTRY ASPECT OF OUR DEPT: 1. 50%Parks Forester Salary ($50,000) $25,000 2. Part time Summer Parks maintenance $10,000 3. Trees and Shrubs $10,709 4. Pruning/Trimming/Moving of Trees $14,575 5. Arbor Day Celebration $ 6,175 6. 10% of the Park Supervisor Salary ($70,000) $ 7,000 TOTAL $73,459 4ROSEMOUNT MINNESOTA PROCLAMATION Whereas, Trees and forests brighten Minnesota's future by creating jobs,providing recreational settings, increasing property values, and making cities more livable;and Whereas, Trees and forests brighten society by building strong community ties, reducing crime, and providing common meeting places; and Whereas, Trees and forests brighten our lives by providing lumber for building homes,fiber for producing paper, foliage for decorating,and food for eating; and Whereas, Trees and forests brighten the environment by moderating climate, improving air and water quality,conserving water and energy,and sheltering wildlife; and Whereas, Each year,on the last Friday in April,and throughout the month of May, Minnesotans pay special tribute to the trees and all the natural resources they represent,and dedicate themselves to the continued health of our state's community and rural forests. Now, Therefore,I,William Droste,Mayor of Rosemount Mi u sofa,do heteby proclaim May 4,2013 as Arbor D:y. Dated this 4th day of May,2013 Mayor �■rrr�r��or��i� l Parks and Re'cr'eation ` SPECIAL EVENTS , 1!', , , Rosemount's 21't Annual _ �,,s--_, y ^_' �� . Cee ii rbo� Pay ratio A ,� r5,� � ,, , v �h� §WI a r€€ iveaway ZC� ,a: ��f �µ_1 10 a.m. # _�ri ti it Saturday, May 4 ' 1 . , l Central Park(located adjacent to the lower-level ,.\.. 't panting lot at City Hall) -. ,- ,.. �, ' 41.? om observe the 'Annual Rosemount Arbor Day.A brief program will be hosted by Mayor ii i Bill us Droste,as we followeserd by the tree nnu giveaway.Trees from 6-8 feet in height will be given to ost the first 180 residents of Rosemount who have proof of residency(limit one tree per household).Due to the sensitive nature of bare root trees,they will need to be planted within 24 hours of the giveaway. Remember to call Gopher State One Call(651-454-0002)72 hours in advance of digging.And be sure to plan before you plant—watch for overhead power lines.More information on problems associated 1= with power-line obstruction can be obtained from Dakota Electric at 651-463-6212. For more information on our Arbor Day Celebration, r•Q ca11651 322-6011. eiE IIC N ' This event is co-sponsored by Dakota Electric Association and Rosemount Parks&Recreation, Ik..,we.„,ee„•,,w.,1.Jc t SORR GPS Amazing Family Race , Charge your portable hand-held global positioning system(GPS)for our 8th annual South of the River Recreators(SORR)GPS Amazing Family Race.Family teams of two or more members i will compete in an amazing race that will take them on a whirlwind tour of SORR communities encompassing.Apple Valley,Burnsville,Eagan,Farmington,Lakeville,Rosemount,and Savage. We'll start off with a pre-race informational meeting and wrap-up with a post-race party at race headquarters.Various checkpoints will have to be conquered.Be prepared to start your GPS after the pre-race meeting because the race will begin! b Family racers will need a hand held GPS,transportation,and an open mind.Teams must consist tof family/friends only and include at least one member 18 years of age or older.Explore SORB, t; take the challenge,embrace the family,and register now for the Amazing Family Race, When: Saturday,May 4 ' Time: 9 a.m.pre-race meeting;Noon post-race party "1+ ; Where: Lakeville Heritage Center,20110 Holyoke Avenue k3 41 Fee: $25 per team "kA Register by: Friday,April 26 ',---7 t° Phone:651-322-6000 23 b, ■