A. Intent: It is the intention of the city council to conduct a program of plant pest control pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota statutes chapter 18G. The program is specifically aimed at the control and elimination of the following:
1. Dutch elm disease fungus.
2. The elm bark beetles that carry Dutch elm disease fungus.
3. Oak wilt fungus.
4. Emerald ash borers.
B. State Statutes Adopted: Except as modified herein, the council hereby adopts by reference Minnesota statutes chapter 18G, and all amendments thereto, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the commissioner of agriculture.
C. Control Zones: By resolution, the council shall establish control zones in the city within which the control and abatement procedures for Dutch elm disease, oak wilt, and emerald ash borers shall apply. Areas outside the established control zones shall not be subject to the control and abatement procedures herein set forth. The council may from time to time change the control zones. (Ord. 1217, 8-9-2010)