Resolution - #10-06-122 - 06/08/2010

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Councilmember Jeffrey introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #10-06-122 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KOHN BROTHERS LOGGING TO COMPLETE THE PINE TREE REMOVALS AND DISPOSAL AS PART OF A FIREWISE GRANT WHEREAS, predisposing agents, including drought, European pine sawflies, and a hail event have weakened the defense systems of many pine trees, making them more susceptible to certain pathogens, including Diplodia; and WHEREAS, multiple stands of pines have exhibited symptoms of severe dieback and/or death; and WHEREAS, these stands of dead and/or dying pine trees pose a potential fire hazard to surrounding homes and structures and, if left unmanaged, will provide ideal breeding sites for pine bark beetles,. leading to potentially even greater tree losses; and WHEREAS, through a joint effort between Ramsey and Andover, Staff has been reviewing possible options that may be available to assist landowners most severely impacted by this situation; and WHEREAS, the Cities of Ramsey and Andover were jointly awarded $8,500.00 through MN DNR's Firewise program, to address the dead/dying pines; and WHEREAS, Kohn Brothers Logging submitted a quote to complete the pine removals and dispose of the materials in an amount not to exceed $8,500.00. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby authorizes Staff to enter into a contract, jointly with the City of Andover, with Kohn Brothers Logging to remove and properly dispose of dead and dying pines in an amount not to exceed $8,500.00. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Mayor Ramsey, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Ramsey Councilmember Jeffrey Councilmember Dehen Councilmember Look Councilmember McGone Councilmember Wise