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Commissioner raises DNR tick guidance for Southwood trail; public works to follow up
Summary
A commissioner reported a resident’s concern about ticks and relayed Department of Natural Resources guidance to clear three feet of vegetation from trail edges; staff said public works and parks staff were informed and will follow up.
A Parks & Recreation commissioner raised a resident concern about tick activity near Southwood and reported Department of Natural Resources guidance that recommended clearing three feet of vegetation from either side of trails to reduce tick exposure.
The commissioner said a resident had called to report tick concerns and that the DNR asked land managers to trim trail edges and save any ticks found for laboratory testing (the University of Minnesota was cited as a recipient for tick samples). The commissioner asked that public works clear the recommended buffer along the trail to reduce contact. Staff confirmed the resident had also contacted city staff and said public works had been alerted and would follow up.
The discussion was procedural and no formal action was taken in the meeting; staff reported they would coordinate with public works and the reporting resident to determine next steps.
