HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 02-19 Maplewood Eyes Tree Removal Ordinance DISPATCH Maplewood Eyes Tree
,Re:moval Ordinance
An ord� which . T h e ordinance has
would allow Maplewood been patterned after one 1
officials to order remov- used effectively in neigh-
al of diseased trees on boring North St. Paul,
private property was in- the manager reported.
troduced last week by Mayor Robert Bruton
the city council. said Rep. Richard Kos-
"At the present time," tohryz, DFL-Maple •
-
City Manager Michael wood, told him in a let-
Miller explained, "we ter that the state was
have no means of fore- concerned over the lack
ing a private property of a diseased tree con-
owner to remove a dis- trol program in Maple-
eased tree." wood.
Under the provisions Kostohryz indicated
of the ordinance propos- that without quick action
al, which could be adopt- by the council, the state '
ed Feb. 21, city crews probably would step in.
would be authorized to ' Like other Twin Cities
enter private property to area •communities, Ma-
inspect trees. p 1 e w o o has been
If they •are diseased, plagued in recent years
an order can be issued by Dutch elm disease.
administratively for re- But City Councilman
moval. Don Wiegert said Maple-
If the property owner wood has been hit hard-
fails to comply, the city est by oak wilt.
removes the trees and "We have more oak
assesses the cost to the trees than elms," he not:
owner, M i 1 1 e r pointed ed.
out.