CEYLON — During the Ceylon City Council meeting on Tuesday, Kevin Njoes from Easy System Environmental Solutions presented information about the Terreplenish regenerative microbial solution for trees affected by Emerald Ash Borer disease in its first stages.

The company is part of the Easy System in Mankato. He described the solution as putting trees on steroids. The tree absorbs more water and helpful elements. Ceylon has used the injection method on seven trees in the park. He described it as insecticide and it would kill the borer. The problem is that a bird may eat the dead insecticide-filled borer and die, too. A pet may eat the dead bird and become very ill. Their solution is not an insecticide. He said it helps the trees regenerate themselves.

The council asked some questions about the process. Njoes said that he would assess the city and list the trees that were too far gone and those that may be helped. He would access the trees for free and charge $300 per tree but for the city-owned trees, it would be half ($150 per tree). He would access the trees next week and communicate with the city employees as to the number. The city is under no obligation to contract with him. City residents may also get the service when the company is in Ceylon servicing the trees owned by the city if the council approves of the contract.

The council asked more questions and approved he could access the city-owned trees and report to the city employee. One question was how long they were doing this. He said two and a half years and last year they did 3,000 trees. One of the places they used the solution was at the St. James Golf Course. The council will discuss this at the next meeting after the report is given.

In other news:

— There was a public meeting about the Rural Service District list and the resolution to charge 25 percent less taxes on property– that is in the city limits but is agricultural and does not use utilities– was approved.

— The council approved the list certifying the forfeited properties in the city. There will be a sale with the county assessor. The council said there will be a need for money and permission to demolish any property bought by the city.

— City Employee Nate Beckendorf reported that the hydrants were flushed so some discoloration in the water is to be expected, He has also worked with the Ash Tree situation.

— The council approved the resignation of Jim Plumhoff on Sept. 8, 2026.

— The council members’ report included a request to purchase a bigger mower which is a Bush Hog. The cost would be $2500 after the trade in and refund of warranty payments of $1500. The council discussed the purchase and approved it.

— A question about the town meeting on June 2 was asked and discussion followed about property not cleaned up and citations given. The city employee will talk to the property owners and explain that the fine is $500 if the clean up is not done after citations are given. Now is the time to clean up within the 10 days with warmer weather during the summer.

— Perkins was pleased with the number of people attending the town meeting on June 2 and had learned that she must find out what needs to be done and who will volunteer to help get it done. She feels that the people are willing to work together.

— The Fire Association meeting was discussed and it was reported that the pump is now in working order and the plan is to pay for the grass rig with proceeds from the sale of the trailer. They are in the process of getting bids for a power washer.

— Clerk Mary Muller reported that a company would like to be on contract for the propane purchased by the city. The council approved inviting the representative to the next meeting to explain.

The next meeting of the Ceylon City Council is scheduled for July 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the City Hall.