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Home My WebLink AboutUntitled 14, kl • 1999-2001 MINNESOTA ReLEAF COMMUNITY FOREST EALTH RE LEAF N PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM Application is limited to this 4-page form •only support letters from cooperators may be attached. Please refer to the Application Guidelines&Community Forest Health Program Project Selection Guidelines when completing this form. This form is available via email and on the DNR Website at www.dnratatemn.uslforestrylreleaLhtml 1. City&Project Name Date: 4/17/00 City(or County): Oak Park Heights Legal Descript:Twsp: 29N Range: 20W Sect: 4 Project Name: Oak Wilt Suppression & Maintenance Education Is this applicant applying for other Mn ReLeaf funding? x no yes-if so,please list other project names here: 2. Applicant Contact Information Applicant Organization Name: City of Oak Park Heights • Contact Person: Tom Melena, City Administrator Phone•' No:(651 )439-4439 Mailing Address: Kathy Widin, Municipal Arborist (651)436-8811 14168 Oak Park Bid. .,,. City,State,Zip code: • `' Project Technical Advisor Oak Park Heights,Oak 55082 ir�tby Widin Phone No:(651 )436-8811 Advisor Mailing Address: ]1457 6th St_ N. . Stillwater. Minn. 55082 • DNR Area Forester: Larry Westerbaq DNR Area: East Metro Phone No: (651)772-7929 Make,Payment Payable to- Name: City of Oak Park Heights Address: 14168 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Acct No.: General Fund 101-36140 3. Applicant Eligibility (check one) —x Municipality _Township _County __School District Other local government(specify): .__Non-profit Organization(with 501(c)(3)status) 4. Project Budget Summary a.Non-state cash contributions: $ 6,425. 49 4%of total b.Non-state in-kind contributions: $ 165. 1.3%of total c.Mn ReLeaf Funding Requested: $ 6,400. 493%of total TOTAL PROJECT COST(a+b+c): $12.990. 5. Local Community Forestry Program Information City forester(or tree inspector)-name: Kthy Widin - phone no: (651)436-8811 address: 13457 6th St.- N. , Stillcater, Minnesota 55082 MnRL Forest Health Application 1 address: • 6. Project Summary Statement Briefly describe the project in,the space provided here. This statement will be used in program publicity and legislative reports The City of..104X..Park...Heights..has rec3,nt1y. begun a comprehensive program of identification and;.suppression of .oak wilt: disease. . There are documented cases of oak wilt disease in the community and some control work, root graft disruption as well as removal of potential spore producing trees, has already been initiated. The City employs a certified arborist/tree inspector on a part-time basis to handle urban forestry issues including not only oak wilt disease but also tree planting and maintenance. Through inspection and control efforts, educational programs, newspaper articles and hands-on workshops for city maintenance workers, tree health and- longevity within the community will• •be improved. Since Oak Park Heights is in close proximity to the City of Stillwater, and both cities retain the same forestry consultant, the educational' component of the Forest Health program will benefit both communities. 7. Project Schedule(approximate) , Start up date: 7/1/00 Completion date: 5/31/01 8. Project Purpose and Public Benefits Activities State how the project will meet the MnRL Community Forest Health Project Selection Criteria. The overall purpose of the project is toincrease the health of the community's forested ecosystem. Oak wilt inspectionand control will benefit not only individual property owners but also the community as a whole by preserving a valuable tree species. Educational programs for-residents oh oak wilt as well as tree planting, pruning and maintenance will benefit the whole community by increasing the health and longevity of trees on private property. A pruning workshop for city maintenance workers will increase the level of knowledge and skill for proper pruning which will in turn benefit the community in terms of structural integrity and health of trees in pad's and along city streets. This project will meet the Forest Health Project Selecti CxitQria by: containing an educational component, initiating a new forest health program 9. Project ProjectruersonnelandFarbcipants in the community, preventing tree mortality, utilizing treatments Specify the personnel(staff,consultants,or experienced volunteers)involved, their qualifications and experience (including accomplishments with similar projects),and their responsibility for this project:.State whether volunteers and/or youth will be involved in the project and how they will be supervised. Note:any pesticide applicator must have appropriate Mn Dept of Agriculture license that have long term benefits to reduce the potential for future tree health problems, providing benefits for the • entire community, relying on multiple partners for funding, implementation, and long term maintenance. Katharine D. Widin, Ph.D. - private consultant, plant pathology and urban forestry in Twin Cities area for 18 years. Consultant to municipalities and private landowners regarding tree inspection and control of oak wilt and Dutch elm disease, tree selection, planting and care, identification and treatment of hazard trees, diagnosis and control recommendations for insects, diseases and cultural problems. of trees. Dr. Widin will be inspecting for oak wilt, making control recommendations and rovitdia education Accomplishments with simi ar pro�ec s ores ry consultant to y or rove ei ght: for 8 years dealing with inspection and control of oak wilt, as well as providing educational programs on oak wilt, construction damage and tree selection and care. Worker as a tree inspector with the City of Apple Valley for 5 years, identifying, marking and recommending control measures for oak wilt infection centers. Washington County ast G �rch dener - experienced, trained volunteers who will be instruct( 10. Project Location on prop r pruning te ique for young boulevard trees as part of the city maintenance pro ram for boulevard trees. Briefly describe where the project will take place. The project will take place on public and private properties within the City of Oak Park Heights. Educational programs will take place in Oak Park Heights City Hall as well as at selected outdoor locations, such as city parks. MnRL Forest Health Application 2 11. Budget Breakdown Please itemize the project budget specifying material and labor costs and the sources and amount of in-kind contributions. In-kind contributions may include in-house or donated labor,goods,services,etc.(see MnReLeaf in-kind Contribution Rate Sheet.) NOTE:ReLeaf funds or match are for work in the project area only,NOT for general detection surveys. QTY ITEM UNIT NON-STATE NON-STATE CASH MNRL TOTAL COST IN-KIND MATCH MATCH FUNDING($) ($) (f) ($&source) ($&source) PROJECT PREPARATION(planning,workshops,publicity,etc) staff(hours)( 6 p'/ $ $ $oo. i $ X40 'staff(t' rs)( �.k,t') 7b•% Source: source:G #oM ?Co Svo . /COO . expenses $ $ $ $ Source: Source: 's /‘.5.64 4... $ /‘.5.64 $ . $ $ as. 30 mac- Ad‘`'5CW-s Source:17- Source: • i $ $ $ Source: Source: CONTRACT COSTS 1 t.410 r etc.—) t $ $3,6'0 $ .3,ago. $ ‘ Otm. CA�"t.,,t.� •r Source: ur ('wlolk r /D u-e,„,"..a $ $ 2,.Soo. $a,Sao. $ 4 ova. 1,r,.. Q`'° `ez Source: Source: oPlt _ $ $ $ - - _ Source: Source: $ $ $ $ Source: Source: MATERIALS /Co ,, .25 $ $..25.% $ $ Source: Source: . I2 �OYE{ / ) N.r-1t v�.•J S7 �n1 $ $/�, c.-€4 of $ /OD. $ .2U V. `/" UWar. I d.skat, 42.1 vL UV Source: Source: 0 {{ 1(" $ $ $ $ Source: Source: $ $ $ $ Source: Source: TOTAL $/GS.' $ log 44.2.5 '' $ C/4611) ✓ $ 1a 110. MnRL Forest Health Application 3 • - 12. Project Implementation Describe briefly,but technically,what methods will.be used in achieving the projects intent Oak Wilt Control: Inspections will take place during the summer of 2000 to • identify infection centers and evaluate the need/method for control. If control such as root graft disruption is indicated., .property owners will-be advised by early fall of 2000 and control will be arranged. Educational sessions__on oak wilt • will be provided to city staff and residents during the winter of 2000-2001. Tree Pruning: Educational workshops will 'b&�lield for city staff and residents «vw.. cr. _- -.- during tthe rai of 2000. _ • Mastez_Gardener/Tree Care Advisor Training: A hands-on workshoP p on tree pruning and care will be held during the winter of 2000-2001. Publicity: Articles for City Newsletter and Local Newspaper - articles on oak wilt identification and control as well as articles'on tree care will be prepared and 13. MonitargttteQUie o local media during fall, winter and spring of 2000-2001. 001. Please list In the following table when and by whom primary posttreatment monitoring and inspection activities will be performed FOR THE RRST THREE YEARS. ACTIVITY WHEN IN 2000-2002? WHO'S RESPONSIBLE? (Name,title,affiliation) • Inspection of potential spore-producing Fall 2000 Kathy Widin March 2001 • Forestry-Consultant • trees • Inspection of vibratory plow lines Fall 2000 Kathy Widin August 2001 Forestry Consultant • • • • • • • • I certify this information is valid and factual as described in this application and that all costs are eligible under the MINNESOTA ReLEAF Community Forest Health Program. \ ` e signature of authorized communitylorganization official title date • MnRL Forest Health Application 4 •