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Home My WebLink About6.n. Tree City USA Recertification � ROSE1�l0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL City Council Regular Meeting: December 16, 2014 AGENDA ITEM: Tree City USA Recertification AGENDA SECTION: Consent PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation AGENDA NO. 6 n Director . . ATTACHMENTS: Application APPROVED BY: r, 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 3,2014 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 Ciry applies for recertification as a distinguished Tree City,USA,and proclaims the month of May to be Arbor Month and a specif ic day in May to be Arbor Day. SUMMARY Staff is requesting City Council approval to apply for recertification for the Tree Ciry USA award. Page 1 of 1 Print this page Tree City USA 2014 Application for Certification ��T;,��;� The Tree City USA award is in recognition of worl<completed by the community during the 2014 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 2014,having achieved the standards set forth by the Arbor Day Foundation as noted bclow. Standard 1: A Trce 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 Leust$2 Per Capita Total Community Forestry Expenditures $108242 Community Population 22500 Per Capita Spending $4.81 5tandard 4:An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation +r�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 2014 calendar year,having in my opinion met the four standards required for recognition. State Forester Signature Tit(e Date b y =.`�'; .@s.n•�c�r l+�a��'aui�:c��'ic��i'' \�`'F Print this page https;//portal.arborday.org/TreeCityPrintForm,aspx 12/10/2014 FORESTRY WORK PLAN I CITY OF ROSEMOUNT 2014 The City of Rosemount celebrated its 22"a annual Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2014. The City along with Dalcota 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 Hacicberry Tree. The City's Arbor Day Celebration once again well received by the residents and plans are in the works to continue this type of celebration for 2015. In 2012, the City of Rosemount was awarded a Community Forest Bonding Grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The amount ofthe 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 2014 the planting was completed. 2014 was a busy year for the City of Rosemount in regards to tree planting and removals. We planted 105 trees in parks, 12 trees in boulevards, 80 trees in our nursery and 180 trees from Arbor Day. Unfortunately we also had to remove 114 trees for various reasons. Along with the above mentioned special projects, City staff also continued with the maintenance of boulevard trees, which included trimming, pruning, watering and inulching over 900 trees. BUDGET IT�MS P�RTAINING TO THE FORESTRY ASPECT OF OUR DEPT: 1, Labor Costs(fulltime and season staffl $38,520 2. Trees and Shrubs $18,207 3. Equipment Charges $12,000 4. Pruning/Trimming/Moving of Trees $33,290 5. Arbor Day Celebration 6 225 TOTAL $108,242 �ROS�Mau�r MINNESQTA �� Whereas, Trees and forests brighten Minnesota's future by creating jobs,providing reereational 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 ineeting places;and YVhereas, Trees and forests Urighten our lives by providing lumber for building homes,fiber for producing paper, foliage for decoxating, a.nd 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 aud all the natural resot�rcas 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 Minnesota, do hereby proclaiin May 3,2014 as Arbor Day in the City of Rosemount ^ Dc�ted this 15�h day of April,2Q�4 Mayor ��--'��• «• �.�{;(r��'r,z.-�� . � 0� , s - r ^ . • SJ�ECIAL Eil�'�V'TS Ros�mount's z2"d Annual '� �' ° . �� 4� �r �� , ' �`�� '�� .,Y E��"a � !� '�; �k 7 � `� � or �a Gelebr ' i �� J ��h �rb � a��4� �� ,� .�� .� � � � �� ._ � � ; d ree G e : ah � �v au�a Y - . 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 ;� �; \ ,; 4 ' �,� , CENTRAL PARK(located adjacent to the lower-level , ; � �� i�� `'.� parkrny ror ar crry Harr� L�,,, > ; �� ; � �oiu us as we observe the 22"d Annual Rosemount Arbor Day.We will recognize the importance of � Arbor Day with a brieF program hosted by Mayor Droste.We will also be giving away trees froin six—to—eight feet in height to residents of Rosemount.There will be a variety of tree species available. The first 180 residents of Rosemount who have prooE'oF residency will receive a t�ee(limit of one tree per ; household).Due to the sensitive nazure of bare rooc�rees,chey wil]need to be planted within 24 hours of the giveaway. , ' Remember to call Gopher State One Call(651-G54-0002)72 hours in advance of digging.And be sure to plan before yoa plant—watch for overhead power lines.More information on pcoblems associated ' with power-line obstruction can be obtained from Dakoca Electric at G51-463-G212. For moce anforrv9atia�n on our Arb�r Day Celebration, ��L��IOT�� 4all LaCe91e at 651-�22-6011. A—�--s o-t i a r i o'A � Thit evn�t h co-rponfored by Dakata Elecp•icAriocirstion and Rorrmuunt Pnrkr�r Reneatiorr, r r,ea..�M�.,rv....k,"h'.� SORR GPS Arnazing Family Race �`��- ��'� Charge your portable hand-held global positioning system(GPS)for our 9 annual South of the River Recreamrs(SORR)GPS Amazing Family Race.Family teams of two or more members will compete in ! an amazing race that wil(take them on a whirlwind tour oFSORR communities encompassing Apple Valley,Burnsville,Eagan,Farmington,Lakeville,Rosemoun�,and Savage.We'll start off with a pre-race informational rneeting and wrap-up with a post-race parry at race headquarrers.Variaus checkpoints will have to be conquerecl.$e prepared to scart your GPS aFter the pre-cace meeting because the race will begin � immediately after Che meeting.Family racers will need a hand held GPS,transportario�,and an open mind. Teams must consist of Family/Friends only and include at least one member 18 years of age or older.Explore SORR, take the challenge,embrace the family,and register now for the Amazing Family Race. When: Saturday,May 3 Time: 9 a.m.pre-race meeting;Noon post-race party .::;�: ;,:k';�.,., Where: Lakeville Heritage Center,20110 Holyoke Avenue ,�,�� Fee: �25 per team �`�� Register by: Monday,April 21 - Phone:651-322•6000 23