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<br />Chairperson McDilda expressed his concern that Ramsey is in a Suppression zone and on <br />the border of being in a containment zone. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson concurred, adding that the table spells out what criteria the City of <br />Ramsey would be eligible for in cost sharing. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz asked if someone would have to be hired to oversee the maps and <br />other details. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson stated that Ramsey would use the maps that they have, the DNR <br />breaks things down into sections. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda asked about specific areas of identification and when the maps <br />were done. <br /> <br />Mr. Rehder stated that the maps have been updated annually. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz asked what an inactive oak wilt site is. <br /> <br />Mr. Rehder stated that the blue areas indicated on the map have been treated and annually <br />inspected. <br /> <br />Board Member Sibilski stated that he has personally used the program in the past. He <br />stated being proactive is a great idea so that an entire neighborhood can be treated. at the <br />same time. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson stated there is a new requirement that all adjacent neighbors must <br />participate in order to qualify for reimbursement if the oak wilt pocket crosses property <br />lines. <br /> <br />Mr. Rehder stated that citizens can't be forced to treat diseased trees but can be required <br />to remove them. <br /> <br />Board Member Sibilski asked if adjacent properties meant across the road. Board <br />members were of the consensus that across the road would not be considered adjacent <br />property, but Coordinator Anderson stated he would determine that information for <br />certain. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson stated that as an arborist, he believes it is important to move <br />forward with the oak wilt program. He stated it is unfortunate that it must move to a <br />proactive style but his preference would be to not see Ramsey lose the eligibility for cost- <br />share funding to help offset the cost for citizens. He suggested that the City take a <br />proactive approach. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that he didn't know how to not recommend the City not take <br />this action. He stated that as it continues forward, the EPB may discuss other ways to <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board/ April 2, 2007 <br />Page 9 of 14 <br />