White Bear Lake City Council 06/23/2026

The City of White Bear Lake City Council held a meeting on June 23, 2026, which included significant procurement-related discussions. The council awarded a contract to Precision Landscape and Tree for the Emerald Ash Borer project, involving tree removal and replacement, with a contract value of $299,941. This project is funded partly by a nearly half-million-dollar grant from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and focuses on removing and replacing ash trees in public right-of-ways to manage the infestation. The council also discussed communication efforts with residents regarding tree marking and removal, species diversity for replanting, and the project schedule. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted an updated strategic plan for 2026, outlining core strategies and goals including fiscal responsibility, community engagement, and environmental resilience, with plans to develop action plans and benchmarks for implementation. No other contract awards or procurement actions were noted during the meeting.