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Council endorses do-not-plant restriction for ash trees, seeks U‑of‑M study and removal cost estimates
Summary
Facing emerald ash borer impacts, Isanti City Council voted to add ash trees to a prohibited 'do-not-plant' list, asked staff to arrange a University of Minnesota research visit to trial a fungal treatment on 100 trees at no city cost, and directed staff to obtain contractor pricing for hazardous removals and options for resident 'adopt-a-tree' treatment programs.
Isanti — Council members spent an extended portion of the meeting discussing strategies to manage ash trees after emerald ash borer (EAB) damage, voted to add ash trees to a city 'do-not-plant' list, and instructed staff to pursue a University of Minnesota research partnership and cost estimates for removal and treatment options.
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