Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/08/1994

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Tree Protection Policy Authority Minnesota State Statutes: 17.86 Subd. 6. Municipal Action. A city of the first or second class shall, by ordinance, require of the developer the use of properly placed trees in new subdivisions and plantings on lands dedicated t,6 parks and open spaces. Cities of the third and fourth class may adopt such ordinances. Counties may assist and encourage the smaller cities in tree planting programs. A municipality mayrconwact on a long-term basis with nurseries and shade tree wholesalers to assure continued availal~ility of nursery stock of the desirable shade tree varieties. 412.221 Subd.8.' Parks, trees. The council shall have power to provide for, and by ordinance regulate, the setting out and protection of trees, shrubs, and flowers in the city or upon its property. 448.56 Subd. 2. Superintendence;' The board of park commissioners shall have authority to direct, superintend, and regulate the planting, culture, and preservation of shade and ornamental trees, shrubbery, and turf in the streets, avenues, alleys, and public grounds of the city, and in such parts thereof as may be lawfully placed under the jurisdiction and control of the board of park commissioners...