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• pruning,removing,spraying,or otherwise treating trees, shrubs or vines within the City of Elk River without first producing evidence of certification/license before the City of Elk River. 2. Exemption from License Requirement Provided,however,that no license shall be required on any public service company including electric utilities and their agents or city employees doing such work in the pursuit of their public service endeavors. 3. License Requirements An applicant for such a license must show proof that at least one employee of said business is certified by the I.S.A.as an arborist. 4. License Requirement: Insurance Coverage Any applicant for a tree service business license shall provide at the time of application a certificate of insurance showing insurance coverage for general liability,automobile liability, worker's compensation,and other coverages required by law in minimum amounts set by the Tree Advisory Committee resolution. Applications for a new tree service contractor's license or renewal must be accompanied by proof that the licensee has current workers compensation insurance coverage as required by Minnesota Code, if applicable. 5. License Fee Fees shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City of Elk River City Council taking into consideration recommendations of the City of Elk River Tree Advisory Committee and • the City Administrator. 6. Work Practices All licensees shall be responsible for the work performed under the provisions of this chapter and shall comply with the professional standards as noted in Section_of this chapter. All licensees shall comply with the City of Elk River's Forestry Policies and Specifications for planting,pruning and removal. 7. Work Practices: Safety All power equipment used by a licensee shall include reasonable safety devices to protect employees and other persons. Provide safety measures and equipment to protect workers and the public. 8. Work Practices: Display License The licensee shall display the license to any of its customers or City officials upon demand. 9. Work Practices: Obey Rules Obey all orders or notices issued under the authority of the City Forester. 10. Work Practices: Vehicles • Provide all vehicles used in the operation of the business with identification and letters a minimum of 2 inches in height and a color contrasting with the background. The identification shall include the following information: a. Name of Company b. Business Address c. Business Telephone 10