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BID board approves removal of dead tree on Jefferson; city crew to perform work
Summary
Board approved a request to remove a tree on Jefferson that did not leaf out this year; removal will be handled by the City Tree Crew with no BID cost anticipated.
The La Porte City BID board voted to remove a tree on Jefferson Avenue after BID maintenance staff reported the tree did not leaf this year.
A maintenance committee member presented a photo of the tree and recommended removal; the presenter said the BID cannot replant in the same exact spot and that longer‑term design guidance is under discussion with city staff. The board moved and seconded a motion to have the city tree crew perform the removal; members recorded an affirmative vote and the motion carried.
The presenter told the board there should be no direct cost to the BID because the City Tree Crew will remove the tree. The board also said further discussion of long‑term tree‑well planting and a pattern book will continue in coming meetings.
