Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 12/05/2005

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Grubbing - Removal of all structures, vegetation, utilities, facilities, and other material from a site. Hazard or Nuisance - Any tree with an infectious disease or insect problem; dead or dying trees; a tree or limb(s) that obstruct street lights, traffic signs, the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles; a tree that poses a threat to safety. Hedge - A row of closely planted shrubs or low growing trees forming a fence or boundary. Landmark Tree(s) - Any tree which is determined by the City Council to be of unique and intrinsic value to the general public. This could be the result of its size, age, historic association or ecological value or any tree designated a Minnesota State Champion, United States Champion or World Champion by the American Forestry Association. The City shall keep a record of all specimen trees so designated and their location. Landscape Plan - The design and specifications for the placement of any live plant materials such as trees, shrubs, ground cover and grasses as well as human -made structures such as walls, fences, and berms. This also includes the retention of existing vegetation for the purposes of enhancing property value and aesthetics, protecting the community's environment, and minimizing negative impacts on visual order of the community. Landscaping - The use of natural plant materials including but not limited to, ground covers, shrubs, and trees (deciduous and evergreen). Landscaping also involves the placement, preservation, and maintenance of such plant materials and includes such elements as fences, walls, lighting, and earth mounding. Large Tree - Any tree expected to reach a height in excess of thirty (30) feet at maturity. Municipal Forestry Program - Shall be synonymous with "City Tree Planting Program" and shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Tree planting, maintenance, removal and replacement; (b) Leaf collection and disposal; (c) Community relations activities including information on tree plantings, seedling distributions, and Arbor Day observations; and (d) Any enforcement of City ordinances relating to the City's tree planting program.