ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Kristin Bennett, Chairperson
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INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN (IPM) - REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Environmental Advisory Board (EAB) review, holistically, the city’s current IPM and make recommendations regarding the development of an IPM suitable for use citywide, to include indoor applications. Further that any recommendations be sent to City Council within 60-days from the date of EAB’s June Meeting.
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SUMMARY:
On May 12, 2022, City Council referred an item to the EAB with the following recommendation and summary:
That the City Council refer to the EAB for review and recommendation, the City’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan. Further that the EAB return their recommendation to the City Council within 60-days of their June meeting.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current, comprehensive information of the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to people, property and the environment.
Recently the City’s Parks and Recreation Department developed an IPM for Athletic Fields within the City. The purpose of this referral is to request the EAB take a holistic approach to reviewing the existing IPM and make recommendations regarding the development of an IPM suitable for use city wide, to include indoor applications.
The EAB has engaged in discussions regarding the need for a suitable citywide IPM and was instrumental in requesting the current IPM developed by Parks and Recreation.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Referral to EAB- IPM Plan- Myers- Memo
2) IPM Plan for Athletic Fields
3) IPM Plan for Athletic Fields-KF