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Resident tells committee overgrown street trees have blocked sidewalks for 14 years, asks for accountability
Summary
A longtime resident told the Planning and Development Committee that trees on the city side of sidewalks are overgrown, creating safety hazards and raising questions about which city official is responsible for maintenance and follow‑up.
During the public‑comment portion of the July 14 Planning and Development Committee meeting, resident Dave Michealak told the committee that overgrown street trees have obstructed sidewalks across the city for about 14 years and described repeated, unsuccessful attempts to get the issue addressed.
Michealak said he has called 311, the forestry director, the city manager and the mayor…
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