Diseased Tree Removal in Boulevard - Q & A

It is the property owner’s responsibility to remove the diseased trees in their adjacent boulevard area. The city did remove some Ash trees in boulevards through DNR grants, but the city did not receive grant money this year for more removals.

The City of New Ulm, Street Department will remove stumps in the boulevard after the tree is removed by the property owner.

Yes, all property owners are required to get a tree removal permit to remove any tree in the boulevard. There is no fee for the permit. The permit helps us track where stumps need to be removed by the street department, it also helps us track what kind of tree has been removed and for what reason. Tree Planting, Pruning and Removal Permits can be completed online or obtained at the City Hall Engineering Department by stopping in or calling (507) 359-8245.

Yes, there is reimbursement money for boulevard and private yard diseased trees.

Boulevard trees have a reimbursement of half the cost of removal up to a maximum reimbursement of $75.00 per diseased tree.  Private yard trees have a reimbursement of one-third the cost of removal up to a maximum reimbursement of $50.00 per diseased tree. (see note)

NOTE:

• Reimbursements for boulevard trees is limited to three trees per property per calendar year unless the property has multiple street frontages (corner houses), in which case the limit of reimbursement will be six trees per calendar year.
• Reimbursement for private yard trees is limited to three trees per property per calendar year.
• The city requires a contractors billing invoice to give a reimbursement. The city will not reimburse for trees where the property owner removes the tree(s) themselves or does not have a billing invoice.

City of New Ulm, Engineering Department at (507) 359-8245