02-08-2021 Conference Meeting
COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING
February 08, 2021
5:30 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue N.E.
AGENDA
1.Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan Update
2.Adopt a Drain Update
3.7th Street Trail Update (No written memo)
4.Craig Park Upgrade Update (No written memo)
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employment in its services, program, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February 8, 2021 Meeting Type:Council Conference Meeting
Submitted By:JamesKosluchar, Public Works Director
Jeff Jensen, Operations Manager
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Title:
Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan Update
Background
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect that aggressively spreads and kills green ash trees by cutting
off the transport of nutrients within the tree. While its presence has long been suspected in Fridley, it
was officially confirmed by the MinnesotaDepartment of Agriculture in 2019 and has subsequently been
detected in numerous trees. EAB has the potential to cause significant ecological and economic impacts
ight-of-way.
Based on a tree survey completed in 2015-2016, 1,091 green ash trees (comprising approximately 25%
In order to mitigate the negative impacts associated with widespread tree loss, the City developed an
Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan which was approved by the City Council in January 2018. This plan
directs a selective removal program in which,1) low quality ash trees are proactively removed and
replaced with diverse tree species,and2) high-quality ash trees are chemically treated to protect against
EAB. The chemical treatment continues until all the low-quality trees are removed and replaced, at which
time the remaining trees will be reassessed. In the three years since the Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation
plan was approved, the City has removed 217 of the 678 of the poor-quality ash and treated all 413 of
the good quality ash trees.
Additional background, including the City of Fridley Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation Plan can be found at
https://fridleymn.gov/1198/Emerald-Ash.
Financial Impact
ongoing EAB Mitigation Plansince its adoption in 2018.
-to remove and replace
wasestimated at approximately$1.1 millionwithin a short period of time. Instead, the approved plan
spreads the cost and labor of ash removal over a longer time period, maintains high-benefit large trees,
and allows the replacement trees to reestablish an urban canopy.
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Based on the initial three-year implementation period, the average cost to chemically treat a tree was
$75 and the average cost to remove and replace a tree was $720. During this time, the City was able to
achieve considerable cost savings by using staff for stump grinding. Even so, it remains more cost
effective to treat a tree for up to 30 years compared to removing it, during which time the benefits of
a mature tree can still be enjoyed.
Discussion
future plans.
Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date:February 8, 2021 Meeting Type:City Council Conference Meeting
Submitted By:James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner
Title
Adopt a Drain Update
Background
In 2019, the City joined Metro Watershed Partners (a coalition of more than 70 Twin Cities
public, private, and non-profit entities with an interest in stormwater education) as a formal
partner in the Adopt-A-Drain program (adopt-a-drain.org). This program, the largest adopt-a-
drain initiative in the nation, encourages Twin Cities residents to sign up to keep storm drains
in their area clear of debris. By removing debris before it enters the storm sewer system,
participants reduce pollution into the receiving waterbodies and offset maintenance costs
associated with clogging and vacuuming storm drains. Additionally, the program helps educate
residents on the connection between storm drains and lake/river water quality, and that even
natural material such as leaves, pet waste, and sediment is considered a pollutant. Since Adopt-
A-
permit report and use its program participation to fulfill educational requirements of the
permit.
In 2020, 28 new Fridley residents adopted drains, bringing the total number of participants up
to 58 groups with 95 drains adopted. 43.1% of the adoptees reported on their cleaning efforts
in 2020 which amounted to 536.6 pounds of debris. Adoptees of storm drains in Fridley include
scout troops, families, and individuals. Beginning in March, the City will be participating in an
inter-city challenge coordinated by the Anoka County Water Resource Outreach Collaborative
to sign up more drain adopters and promote more awareness of the program.
Financial Impact
None
Discussion
Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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Focus on Fridley Strategic Alignment
X Vibrant Neighborhoods & Places Community Identity & Relationship Building
Financial Stability & Commercial Prosperity X Public Safety & Environmental Stewardship
Organizational Excellence
Attachments and Other Resources
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Vision Statement
We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses.
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