02-41 - 05-07 - Action for Gypsy Moths Resolution 02-41 May 7, 2002
Member Tremere introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION URGING IMMEDIATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION TO
ALLOW THE AERIAL APPLICATION OF BTK FOR ERADICATION
OF THE GYPSY MOTH IN GOLDEN VALLEY
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has found established
populations of Gypsy moths in Minneapolis and near Golden Valley, and
WHEREAS, Gypsy moth is a threat to Minnesota's valuable urban forests as it is an
exotic pest insect that feeds on more than 300 different trees and woody plant species, and
WHEREAS, the devastation caused by established Gypsy moth populations may
result in economic losses, declines in property value and severe environmental impacts,
and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has proposed the use of an
environmentally friendly method to eradicate this environmental problem, and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Attorney General's office has recently informed the
Department of Agriculture that aerial application of any pesticide over metropolitan areas
would violate Minnesota Statutes Section 18B.07, Subd. 2; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture has been successfully treating
gypsy moth infestation for decades.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley, Minnesota that:
1. The City affirms its support for the efforts of the Minnesota Department of
Agriculture in its proposed use of Btk (Baxillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki) in the
spring of the year 2002, in order to protect Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Golden
Valley and the state of Minnesota from the Gypsy moth.
2. The Council urges the State Legislature to take immediate legislative action
necessary so that the aerial application of Btk can take place in the City of
Golden Valley in May 2002.
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Lin a R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Resolution 02-41 - Continued May 7, 2002
Donald G. Taylor, City-Or
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member LeSuer
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and her signature attested by the City Clerk.