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Council hears resident communications concerns about Bane Park erosion project and tree access
Summary
Council members relayed Shade Tree Advisory Committee members’ concerns about public communication and perceived lack of construction fencing at Bane Park erosion work; staff said contractor is following an engineering plan and discouraged public entry to the site.
Council members relayed concerns from the Shade Tree Advisory Committee and residents about the city’s erosion work at Bane Park, including requests for clearer public information and temporary signage at trailheads and questions about why people walk into active construction areas.
A council member said a STAC member who inspected the site encountered residents with questions and suggested placing inexpensive information boards at both ends of the woods to explain the work. Staff responded that the city has a capable contractor working to an engineering plan and that people should refrain from entering an active construction zone. "If they have any questions, they can always send an email. We're not gonna be putting up any billboards... it's gonna be done by sometime in June," a city staff member said. The staff member emphasized safety and that the contractor is following plans.
The nut graf: The exchange highlights local concern about on-site safety and public communication for an ongoing erosion-remediation project; staff encouraged residents to avoid accessing the work area and to contact the city with questions.
Ending: Staff reiterated that the contractor will complete the work by roughly June and urged residents to stay out of the construction zone while the project is underway.
