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6.4. SR 05-05-2008REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number City Council 6.4. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Works Ma 5, 2008 Terry Maurer, Public Works Director Item Description Reviewed by City Tree Planting Program Loriohnson, City Administrator Reviewed by Phil Hals, Street Su erintendent Action Requested The City Council is requested to give comment and/or direction as to how staff should proceed with re -instituting a city tree planning program. Background/Discussion As requested by the City Council, City staff has met several times to discuss te-instituting a City- wide tree planting program. There ate two parts to this program that we have been discussing. The first part is a City -sponsored citizen tree planting program, and the second part is a City tree planting program within public rights-of-way. A. City -sponsored Citizen Tree Program Starting in the 1980's the City has had a tree replacement/planting program. It started as the Dutch Elm Disease Control Program and in 1992 was renamed the Shade Tree Program. This program encompassed both the citizen -purchased trees and the City -planted trees. Attached are budget sheets from 1993 — 2002 that will show the scale of the program. This program was eliminated in 2003, due to budget cuts. In past programs, the City has always utilized bare toot trees to keep the cost down. Also, the City always had a small subsidy in the cost of the trees. Generally, it was from $5-$10 per tree, but in some years the City actually offered a buy one -get one free program, with some restrictions on where the trees could be planted to get the maximum aesthetic visual affect from the public rights-of-way. To run a successful bare root citizen tree program, there is a limited window in the spring when the trees must be planted. Therefore, tree ordering needs to begin in the late winter/early spring months. The City newsletter and web site would be used to announce the program. Orders are taken during the winter and early spring months, and the City staff coordinates the purchase of the total number of trees. They are delivered to the City Street facility, and pickup is coordinated with the public over a relatively short period of time. For these reasons, a successful citizen program could not be instituted until spring 2009. Attached for the Council's review are tree order forms from 1997 and 1998. In both of these years, the price of the tree was subsidized by the City. Also attached is the tree sale announcement from 1996 where a selected neighborhood was allowed to Tree Program May 5, 2008 Page 2 buy up to four trees, with two being purchased and two of equal or lesser value being free. As you can see from the announcement, after the initial period for the selected neighborhood, a buy one -get one free offer was opened to the rest of the City. Some of the questions that the City staff has are as follows: Does the City Council want to subsidize the tree sale program as has been done in the past? If so, is the $5 - $10 per tree amount the right range? In previous years, the number of trees sold has been between 100 — 200, which would result in a subsidy of $1,000 - $1,500. If the City Council would like to subsidize the program, what is the right amount per tree and what is the total annual subsidy? Also, if trees are subsidized, should we limit the amount of trees purchased to 1 or 2 per household? Finally, in reviewing other communities' websites, there are communities that combine tree sales with a spring or Arbor Day celebration. Attached are four pages printed off the City of Ramsey's website which talks about their tree sale and environmental expo that was recently held on April 19, 2008. Would the City Council like a tree sale to be combined with a community event, such as this one? B. City Tree Planting Program In discussing how a City tree planting program for public rights-of-way might work, staffs' thoughts are as follows: • To make more of an impact on a street corridor, we would suggest that larger trees of a balled and burlapped nature be utilized. Generally, these trees would cost the City between $100 and $150 each depending on species. • If the trees are to be planted by City street staff, balled and burlapped trees would allow tree planting to be conducted in the fall of the year, rather than the spring, when the crews are generally busy with items such as pothole patching, crack -filling and street sweeping. • We believe our street crew of 4 to 5 people could plant 10 — 15 trees per day, assuming that the excavation for the trees to be placed in the right-of-way will all have to be hand dug, given the small utility conflicts that can be anticipated with items such as gas, electric, telephone, and cable TV. • We would anticipate planting 3 — 4 different varieties of trees to preclude any future disease wiping out all the trees in a corridor. The question staff has for the Council, is there a specific variety of tree that they would like to see used? In the past, there have been Council members who have liked flowering types of ornamental trees, and Council members would like larger trees that will eventually present a large green canopy for the street corridor. • The final two questions for the City Council are: what level of annual funding for the purchase of tree stock would the Council like to commit to, and how should the corridors be chosen? We assume that the Council would prefer that the corridor be chosen and be fully planted with trees each year, rather than spreading a few out across the City. Staff thought that perhaps starting with S:\PUBLIC WORKS\Fngincedng Division\Tree Program\05 05 08 cc memo.doc Tree Program Page 3 May 5, 2008 major transportation corridors such as Jackson Avenue or Twin Lakes Road would be appropriate for the first several years of a City tree planting program. Financial Impact There are two financial impacts to a tree planting program for both the citizens and public rights- of-way. The smaller of these would be, should the citizen program be subsidized and if so, how much would be committed annually for what is assumed to be a $5 - $10 per tree subsidy. The second financial impact would be how many $100 - $150 trees would the City Council like to see planted in public rights-of-way each year. Attachments 1993 — 2002 Budget Sheets Previous City of Elk River citizen tree sales information City of Ramsey tree sale and environmental expo information Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up S:APUBLIC WORKS\Enpvrering DivisionATree ProgramA05 05 08 cc mem000c SHADE TREE PROGRAM Provides for the control and, predication of Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt disease through the education of employees who identify diseased trees and, either treat or remove the trees, that are located on public property; assists the public in control of these tree diseases on tprivate property. Provides for a tree replanting program to offset --- ,. .. P g P gr t the diseased trees that are removed in an effort to maintain ;the aesthetics of the community. 1996 BUDGET COMPARED WITH 1995 BUDGET This departmental budget is: Proposed in the amount of $11,600; I - A $2;050 or 21.5% increase compared to the adopted 1995 budget; Less than 1% of the total General Fund expenditures. The personal services category contains 1% of the total street/park work crew time. This. is the same amount as to previous years. The operating supplies expenditure is for the purchase of new trees for the city nursery and for new `trees in the public boulevards and parks The equipment line item is for r rental of a tree spade to plant trees and for the rental of a stump grinder that is necessary after trees are removed. This is a very small tree planting and removal program. If a larger scale 1 program needs to be undertaken by the city, then this program may have to I be cantracted'out as there is insufficient time available from the street/park- "crew to be doing a more complete reforestation program for the community.,. 45. SHADE TREE 1993 1994 1995 1996 PERSONAL SERVICES ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED.. PROPOSED SUPPLIES 43,023 --5375 15,427 3,603 53,650 84,100 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 566 4;500 5,500 CAPITAL OUTLAY 1,607 1,500 21000 TOTAL 0 U 519;016 55,565 0 89,550 0 811,600 - PERSONAL EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS SERVICES Regular Pay 11 %) Employee Pensions (I%) $3,100 Employee Insurance (1%1 400 SUPPLIES ......... ...:..... 600 $4,100 Operating Supplies, 5.500 5,500 OTHER SERVICES &CHARGES Equipment Rent ........ ......... 2.000 2.000 CAPITAL OUTLAY Equipment .......:: ........ 0 0 811,600 ` 8! A 46... SHADE TREE PROGRAM --- Provides for the control and eradication of Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt disease through the education of employees who identify diseased trees and either treat or remove the trees that are located on public property; assists the public in control of these tree diseases on private property. --- Provides for a tree replanting program to offset the diseased trees that are removed in an effort to maintain the aesthetics of the community. 1997 BUDGET COMPARED WITH 1996 BUDGET This departmental budget is: Proposed in the amount of $11,600; Identical to the adopted 1996 budget; Less than 1% of the total General Fund expenditures. The personal services category contains 1% of the total street/park work crew time. This is the same amount as in previous years. The operating supplies expenditure is for the purchase of new trees for the city nursery and for new trees in the public boulevards and parks. The equipment line item is for rental of a tree spade to plant trees and for the rental of a stump grinder that is necessary after trees are removed. This is a very small tree planting and removal program. I£ a larger scale program needs to be undertaken by the city, then this program may have to be contracted out as there is insufficient time available from the street/park crew to be doing a more complete reforestation program for the community. Funding for a larger program would have to come from the Contingency fund or reserves. SHADE TREE 47. 1 48. 1994 ACTUAL 1995 ACTUAL 1996 ADOPTED 1997 PROPOSED PERSONAL SERVICES $375 $4,699 $4,100 $4,250 SUPPLIES 3,603 1,099 5,500 5,350 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 1,607 390 2,000 2,000 CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 0 0 0 TOTAL $5,565 $6,188 $11,600 $11.600 EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS PERSONAL SERVICES Regular Pay 11 %) ..................................... 83,200 Employee Pensions 11 %) ..................................... 400 Employee Insurance (1 %) ..................................... 650 $4,250 SUPPLIES Operating Supplies ..................................... 5,350 5,350 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES Equipment Rent ..................................... 2,000 2,000 $11,600 47. 1 48. SHADE TREE PROGRAM --- Provides for the control and eradication of Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt disease through the education of employees who identify diseased trees and either treat or remove the trees that are located on public property. The city also assists the public in control of tree diseases on private property. --- Provides for a tree replanting program to offset the diseased trees that are removed in an effort to maintain the aesthetics of the community. 1998 BUDGET COMPARED WITH 1997 BUDGET This departmental budget is: Proposed in the amount of $11,600; Identical to the adopted 1997 budget; Less than 1% of the total general fund expenditures. The personnel services category contains less than 1 percent of the total street/park work crew time. The amount of actual time spent on shade tree activities varies from year to year depending on reforestation activities and the amount of time necessary for brush and tree clean up if a major storm event takes place in the city. The city has a somewhat passive shade tree program and this budget is a very small part of the total city expenses. If a significant program is to be undertaken, funds would have to come from the city council contingency budget. The operating supplies expense is for the purchase of additional trees to be planted in the public boulevards and parks and for the replacement of dead trees that are removed by the city. The equipment line item is for the rental of a tree spade to plant trees and for the rental of a stump grinder that is necessary after trees are removed. SHADE TREE PERSONAL SERVICES Regular Pay Employee Pensions Employee Insurance SUPPLIES Operating Supplies OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES Equipment Rent EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 48. 47. $3,450 450 700 $4,600 5,000 51000 2,000 2,000 $11,600 1995 1996 1997 1998 ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED PROPOSED PERSONAL SERVICES $4,699 $642 $4,250 $4,600 SUPPLIES 1,099 4,347 5,350 5,000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 390 379 2,000 2,000 CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 0 0 0 TOTAL $5,188 $5,368 $11,600 $11,600 PERSONAL SERVICES Regular Pay Employee Pensions Employee Insurance SUPPLIES Operating Supplies OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES Equipment Rent EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 48. 47. $3,450 450 700 $4,600 5,000 51000 2,000 2,000 $11,600 SHADE TREE PROGRAM SHADE TREE Provides for the control and eradication of Dutch Elm .and Oak Wilt 1997 1998 1999 2000 disease through the education of employees who identify diseased ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED PROPOSED trees and either treat or remove the trees that are located on public PERSONAL SERVICES $290 4906 $4,500 $1,250 8,206 51000 4,700 property. The city also assists the, public in control of tree diseases _ SUPPLIES 4,570 OTHER SERVICES 8 CHARGES 3,328 1,048 2,000 2,000 on private property. CAPITAL OUTLAY 0 0 0 0 TOTAL 58.188 410,160 $11,500 $7,950 --- Provides for a tree replanting. program to offset the diseased trees that are removed in an effort to maintain the aesthetics of the EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS community. PERSONAL SERVICES 2000 BUDGET COMPARED WITH 1999 BUDGET Regular Pay ............................. $1, 000 00 Employee Pensions..................................... 1b0 $1250 Employee Insurance .............................. ...... This departmental budget is: SUPPLIES - Proposed in the amount of $7,950; Operating Supplies ......... ......... 4,700 4,700 - Is a $3,550 decrease compared to the adopted 1999 budget; OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES - Less than 1% of the total general fund expenditures, The amountof staff time spent in the shade tree program and the amount of Equipment Rent .. ....................... ... 2,000 2,000 $7,950 supplies purchased and services contracted for are all relatively small. The of staff time spent on this program is directly related to how much amount timeis required on other higher priority activities. Additionally, the amount of time spent in this program is related to the amount of trees that become available from time to time for city purposes. Finally, the amount of staff time available for this program depends significantly upon the time required for brush/tree clean up if a major storm event takes place. In the last five plus years, the city has had a relatively passive shade tree program and this budget is a very small part of the total city expenses. If a significant is desired to be undertaken in 2000, then these expenditures would program have to come out of the city council contingency budget or a reserve. In the 2001 budget, it is planned that this departmental budget will become a within the parks budget and these expenses will be incorporated. program into the overall parks budget. The 2000 operating supplies is for the purchase of additional trees to be planted in the public boulevards and parks and for the replacement of trees that are removed by the city. The equipment line item is for the rental of a tree spade to plant trees and forthe rental of a stump grinder that is sometimes necessary after trees are removed... Recently the city entered into a joint power agreement with neighboring communities, and Sherburne County. spent SCORE funds for us to jointly use 45 and maintain a large-scale brush grinder. 44 SHADE TREE --- Provides for the control and eradication of Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt disease through either the treatment or removal of trees that are located on public property. The city also assists the public in control of tree diseases on private property. --- Provides for a tree replanting program to offset trees that are removed in an effort to maintain the aesthetics of the community. 9001 BUDGET COMPARED WITH 2000 BUDGET This departmental budget is: - Proposed in the amount of $9,250; - A $1,300 increase compared to the adopted 2000 budget; - Less than 1% of the total general fund expenditures. In the last five years or so, the city has had a relatively passive shade tree program. If a significant program is desired to be undertaken in 2001, then funds would have to come out of the city council contingency budget or a city reserve. Overall, the amount of staff time spent on the shade tree program, the amount of supplies purchased, and the services contracted for are all relatively small- The mall The 2001 operating supplies is mainly for the tree planting program. This program allows residents to purchase trees at a discounted rate from participating nurseries and the city pays $25 per tree toward its cost. There is a limit of two trees per household and at least one of the trees must be planted in the front yard. The only other expense to came out of operating supplies is for the city to purchase and plant trees in the public boulevards and parks, or for the replacement of trees that are removed by the city due to disease or storm damage. The equipment line item is for the rental of a tree spade to plant trees and/or for the rental of a stump grinder that is sometimes necessary after trees are removed. The largest uncertainty with this budget has to do with a major storm event. If one takes place then the city spends a great deal of employee time and expense for equipment rental an brush/tree clean-up for property owners.. Typically the City Council declares a storm event and property owners must bring material to the curb. When a major event takes place, the city streetipark crew can spend a month or more almost full time with tree/brush clean-up. The most recent major storm event was 1997, and the city received federal reimbursement for some of the city expenses. 50 - SHADE TREE 1998 1999 .2000 2001 8,206 6,120 V. 4,700 V 61000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 1,048 525 2,000. 2,000 CAPITAL OUTLAY TOTAL 9 10,160 $ 6,645 S 7,950 $ 9,250 EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS ,PERSONAL SERVICES Regular Pay .................................... $ 11000 Employee Pensions .. ......................... I........ 100 Employee Insurance .................................... 150 $ 1,250 SUPPLIES Operating Supplies. .................................... 6,000 61000 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES Equipment Rent .................................... 2,000 21000 $ 9,250 51. SHADE TREE --- Provides for the control and eradication of Dutch Elm and Oak Wilt disease through either the Treatment or removal of trees that are located on public property. The city also assists the public in control of tree diseases on private property. -- Provides for a tree replanting program to offset trees that are removed in an effort to maintain the aesthetics of the community. 2002 BUDGET COMPARED WITH 2001 BUDGET Ties departmental budget is: Proposed in the amount of $13,050; A $3,800 increase compared to the adopted 2001 budget; Less than 1% of the total general fund expenditures. Approximately.25%of the public works department time is dedicated to shade tree activities. In the last five years or so, the city has had a relatively passive shade ace program. If a significant program is desired to be undertaken in 2002, then funds would have to come out of the city council contingency budget or a city reserve. Overall, the amount of staff time spent on the shade nee program, the amount of supplies purchased, and the services contracted for are all relatively small. The 2002 operating supplies are increasing and are mainly for the tree planting program. This program allows residents to purchase trees at a discounted rate from participating nurseries and the city pays $25 per tree toward its cost There is a Gaut of two trees per household and at least one of the trees must be planted in the front yard. Almost all of the total budget increase is in this operating supplies category as the tree planting program proved to be very popular in 2001 and the city wants to continue encouraging tree planting activities in 2002. The only other expense to come out of operating supplies is for the city to purchase and plant pees in the public boulevards and parks, of for the replacement of trees that are removed by the city due to disease or storm damage. The equipment tent line item is for the rental of a tree spade to plant trees and/or for the rental of a stump grinder that is sometimes necessary after trees ate removed. The largest uncertainty with this budget has to do with a major storm event. If one takes place then the city spends a great deal of employee time and money on equipment rental for brush/wee clean up for property owners. Typically the City Council declares a storm event and property owners must bring material to the curb. When a major event takes place, the city sweet/park crew can spend a month or more almost full time with wee/brush clean up. SHADE TREE PERSONAL SERVICES Regular Pay Employee Pensions Employee Insurance SUPPLIES Operating Supplies OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES Equipment Rent EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 48 �I 49 .............. $ 1,250 7999 ACTUAL 2000 ACTUAL 2001 ADOPTED 2002 PROPOSED PERSONAL SERVICES $ - 5 96 5 1,250 8 1,600 SUPPLIES 6,120 12,650 6,000 9,450 OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES 525 3,000 2,000 2,000 CAPITAL OUTLAY TOTAL 5 6,645 5 15,746 S 9,250 5 13,050 PERSONAL SERVICES Regular Pay Employee Pensions Employee Insurance SUPPLIES Operating Supplies OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES Equipment Rent EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 48 �I 49 .............. $ 1,250 .......... I... 150 •.......... 200 S 1,600 ........... 9,450 9,450 ............. 2,000 2,000 $ 13,050 Tree Sale Saturday, May 18, 1996 City Maintenance Garage, 19000 Elk Lake Road In celebration of Arbor Month, the City of Elk River is holding a tree sale. As a resident of a targeted subdivision, you will be able to purchase two trees and get two trees of equal or lesser value for FREE! All trees are bare root stock. At least one of the trees must be planted on the boulevard. Planting information will be available at the tree sale. The sale is open from 8.00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to Elk River residents of targeted subdivisions ONLY. You mast bring this card and M to the tree sale. The sale is open to all other Elk River residents from 10:00 a.m. to noon and the two-for-one deal will be limited to the purchase of one tree. Offer good while supplies last! Questions should be directed to Elk River City Hall at 441.7420. Tree Sale Saturday, May 18, 1996 City Maintenance Garage, 19000 Elk Lake Road celebration of Arbor Month, the City of Elk River is holding a tree sale. As a ident of a targeted subdivision, you will be able to purchase two trees and get o trees of equal or lesser value for FREE! All trees are bare root stock. At st one of the trees must be planted on the boulevard. Planting information will available at the tree sale. The sale is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to Elk River residents of targeted subdivisions ONLY. You must bring this card and ID to the tree sale. The sale is open to all other Elk River residents from 10.00 a.m. to noon and the two-for-one deal will be limited to the purchase of one tree. Offer good while supplies last! Questions should be directed to Elk River City Hall at 441-7420. NAME ADDRESS I�qe Tree Order Form PHONE TREE PRICE QUANTITY TYPE EACH Green Ash $20.00 Burr Oak $30.00 Linden (Basswood) $25.00 Northwoods (Red) Maple $25.00 Blue Spruce $25.00 White Spruce $25.00 Scotch Pine $25.00 River Birch Single Stem $15.00 River Birch Clump $20.00 TOTAL PRICE TOTAL PRICE Green Ash, Linden and Maples are bare root trees with a 1"-1 1/4" trunk diameter and they are about 8'-10' tall. Burr Oaks are bare root trees with a 1" trunk diameter and they are about 6'- 8' tall. Blue Spruce, Scotch Pine, and White Pine are balled and burlapped trees that are 24"-30" tall. River Birch, a bare root tree with a single stem are 6' tall and clumps (2-4 stems) are 5' tall. Information on characteristics of all of these trees is available at Elk River City Hall. Supplies are limited so each resident may purchase only 2 trees. If you are interested in more trees and if extra trees become available, please check the box below and we will notify you. \ �/j City of Elk River Tree Order Form Name: Telephone Number: Quantity Tree Type Green Ash Mountain Ash Choke Cherry Linden Northwoods Maple Black Walnut Chestnut (limited#available) Blue Spruce White Pine Scotch Pine Price Each Total Price $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Total Green Ash, Mountain Ash, Choke Cherry, Linden, Northwoods Maple, and Black Walnut will be approximately 1.5 inches in diameter and 8-10 feet in height. Chestnut trees will be approximately 30 inches in height and the Blue Spruce, White Pine, and Scotch Pine will be between 24 & 30 inches in height. Information on characteristics of all of these trees is available at Elk River City Hall. Please return the order form and payment to City Hall by April 1, 1997. Ramsey Happy Days P mT_ P Y Ritiv e C µ.ft aeN.wi Mome t IdYR ay eorunonu nepvtrtcmz E C C i cons EmRlaplel,t Ri l '_ RamseY E - rz� nHy LIMz Spring Recycling Event For more information regarding the May 3, 2008 Spring Recycling Event, click here. Kid's Safety Camp Every June, the City of Ramsey sponsors a two-day Kid's Safety Camp for 144 children entering third and fourth grades. Professionals teach your children how to be more safe in their daily activities, in fun and exciting ways. All the while, your children will be developing meaningful positive relationships with fire fighters, police officers and paramedics in our community. Current Safety Camp Info Page 1 of 2 Ramsey Community Picnic The Ramsey Community Picnic was held on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Central Park (161st and Armstrong) from noon until dark. For children under 12, there were free kids games, a petting zoo, and a free hotdog and pop. New this year was a professional skate board demonstration, The stage featured entertainment and demonstrations in the afternoon and music in the evening. The Lions wellness van was on site from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. and provided free health screening. The Ramsey Police and Fire Departments had exhibits and demonstrations. For more information about this, and other Ramsey Lion events, check out the Lion's website Q www ramseyliens ora. Happy Days Please loin us for the 10th Annual Happy Days Festival 11y p V to be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2008. The }}3 r' f Annual Teen Dance will be held on Friday, September M 12th. \ \_ The Happy Days Committee will soon be gearing Ip for the 2000 event. Those interested in volunteering should contact (763)427-1410. The next Happy Days Planning Meeting will be held in the Mississippi River Room at Ramsey Municipal Center on. Monday, February 11th, 2008 The Happy Days Committee would like to thank all of the many great sponsors of the event. The contributions made have made it possible to keep Me many great events while adding new and exciting events each year. If you would like to become a sponsor or have an idea for an event you would like to sponsor at Happy Days, please contact us at (763) 427-1410. Sponsorship is easy, rewarding, and a great way to advertise your business. Sponsorship Packet- Available Soon" Links for the following fors will be made available as they are ready. check back often for updates. Event Flyer - -Available late summer, 2008` Classic Car Show Registration Connexus Energy 5K& Kids Fun Run Registration Craft Fair/Business Expo Registration Food Vendor Application Parade Registration Photo Contest Registration Skate Competition Teen Dance Flyer Environmental Expo & Tree Sale Volunteer Opportunities! Classic Car Show Committee Chair Coordinate the annual Classic Car Show. Will involve, ttmm, Committee Meetings Event Crew Coordinator Help coordinate volunteer help for the day ofthe event Will involve attending Commies Meetings, Event Crew Help on the day of the event: ge part of the parade, Street Dance, VIP Lounge and more l Creat way to get community service hours. Attend one planning meeting and the dal' of the event. Children's Events Committee Chair Coordinate entertainment for children's events and such popular events as the jugglers, eneonwalks and Skate Park, For more Information, call (763) 5764308 or email happydayntDo.rnmsey.mri m { 10 Annual Happy Days Festival saPPyd S®- Saturday, September 131°, 2W8 vresoe3 Each spnng, the City of Ramsey sponsces an Environmental Expo & Tree Sale, The 2008 event will be held at the Municipal Center (7550 Sunwood Dr NW) on Saturday, April 19, from Sam to fpm. Local nurseries are on hand to offer an army of trees, shrubs, and perennials at great prices' There are also a number of exhibits, displays, and activities offered during the event. Exhibitors include the U of MN Raptor Center, the Herpetological Society of MN, Anoka Conservation District, Connexus Energy, ACE Solid Waste, and many more. If you, or your 'green' organization, are interested in participating in this event, please fill out the reservation form and return it to Chris Anderson no later than the and of March. There will also be numerous kids' activities, such as a petting zoo, face painting, and more. Additionally, there will be various presentations on energy conservation (Connexus Energy), Rain Gardens (Anoka Conservation District), and native plants (Prairie Restorations Inc) for those interested. This is a great opportunity to learn more about various environmental issues and to interact with fellow community members. This year, residents also have an opportunity to'pre-order' select varieties of bareroot trees at an even lower price, thanks to a partnership with Anoka Ramsey Farm & Gartlan, a local business. For pricing, available species, and order form, please click here. http://www.ci.ramsey.nm.us/community_events.asp 3/6/2008 Tme Sale Order Form Tree Sale Co -Sponsored by the City of Ramsey and Anoka Ramsey Farm and Garden (7435 Highway 10 West, Ramsey) We are excited to offer residents a new opportunity this year: Preorder select varieties of bare - root trees for a reduced cost! We have a limited number of trees available for preorder, which are offered on a first come, first serve basis. There will be many other trees, shrubs, and plants available for purchase during the Environmental Expo and Tree Sale, but pre -ordering will let you get ajump on your spring shopping and also save some money. To place your order, simply fill out the form below and return to City Hall (Community Devel- opment Dept., attention Chris Anderson) with applicable payment (cash and/or checks only, made payable to the City of Ramsey). Orders must be received by 4:OOpm April 4, 2008. Make sure to bring your receipt (or some form of identification such as driver's license) to the Tree Sale event to pick up your tree(s). Contact Chris Anderson at (763) 433-9905 or canderson@ci.ramsey.mn.us with any questions. Available Bareroot Species Size Preorder Price Price at Tree Sale • Autumn Blaze Maple .................. 6 foot height ........ $24.00.............................. $29.00 • Skyline Honeylocust................... 6 foot height........$29.00 ............. I ... I............ $34.00 • Spring Snow Crabapple ............ 6 foot height........$17.00 .............................. $22.00 • Greenspire Linden..................1 inch caliper.......$30.00................1............. $35.00 • Green Mountain Sugar Maple ..... 1 inch caliper.......$35.00 .............................. $40.00 --------------------------------------------- Tree Species Quantity Price Each Total Amount Name Street Address City State Zip Telephone Email Address T Environmental Expo- Oree Sale' ry Date: April 19, 2008 Time: Sam to 1pm Location: Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Dr NW The event will feature environmental education opportunities, including an exhibitors area, along with a tree and plant sale that will include trees, shrubs and perennials at great prices! This year's Expo includes presentations by Prairie Restorations Inc. and Anoka Conservation District that focus on native plants in the landscape and rain gardens, respectively, as well as a look at energy conservation in the home by Connexus Energy. Nature artists, woodcarvers, and other `green' hobbyists are welcome to display and sell their handmade products. Non-profit groups are also invited to introduce their organizations and their green mission. Presentation Schedule 8:30-9:00am...............Energy Conservation in the Home 9:00am-10:00am......... Rain Gardens (2 half-hour sessions) 10:00am-11:00am........ Native Plants in the Landscape 11:00am-12:00pm... .....Rain Gardens (2 half-hour sessions) Tree Sale—Co-Sponsored by Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden Local nurseries are again invited to bring a wide selection of fruit, nut and shade trees, shrubs and perennials and annuals for sale. A range of sizes at sale prices will be available: seedlings, potted and bare root saplings and larger balled and burlap transplants. Following are just a few examples of local businesses that have been a part of prior Expo and Tree Sale events: *Hostas and more, Ramsey, MN, www.hostasandmore.com, 763-753-4257 -Green Valley Greenhouse, Ramsey, MN, www.gvgh.com, 763-753-1621 *Maple Leaf Landscaping, Monticello, MN, 763-295-8028 •Wirz's Nursery and Tree Farm, Ramsey, MN .Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden, Ramsey, MN, 763-421-0223 This year, residents also have an option to preorder several varieties of bareroot trees. While some of these same trees may be available during the event, preordering will save $5.00 per tree! All preorders must be received no later than 4:00pm April 4, 2008. See the order form (opposite page) for species and pricing. Bring the whole family as there will be a little something for everyone, ranging from raptors to reptiles, kids activities to educational presentations, and of course all kinds of trees and plants for purchase. Don't miss this green community event and a chance to celebrate the arrival of Spring with your fellow neighbors. Please call or email Chris Anderson at (763) 433-9905 or canderson@ci.ramsey.mn.us with We would like to invite you to participate in our 2008 Environmental Expo and Tree Sale. This popular community event provides an occasion for the public to come to together to celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day, and the arrival of spring! This also provides an opportunity for green businesses and organizations to promote their message and introduce themselves to the public. We look forward to your participation and sharing your environmental activity and message with our community. Exhibitors will be provided a 5 ft. by 2 ft. table for their display area and two chairs. We will attempt to accommodate any specific space needs to the best of our ability (please make sure to indicate below if applicable). If your display and/ or activity includes liquids, creatures or anything else that could stain or otherwise damage carpet, please bring a floor covering of some sort to place underneath exhibit To reserve your spot, please complete the reservation form below and return it no later than March 28th to: RESERVATION FORM Organization Contact Person and Title Address Phone, Fax, E -Mail Address Title and Goal of Display or Activity Activity/Display Description and Duration Fee for Program or Activity? Location (Is an indoor or outdoor location required?) Display/activity space needs and requirements (please indicate what you will bring and what we would need to provide) Have you participated in Ramsey Expo other years? What other public events have you at- tended? Suggestions to improve event? Please use other side if needed. Please contact Chris Anderson at 763-733-9905 or Canderson(Aci.ramsey.nm.us with any questions.