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Park construction to start; city to remove 30+ ash trees struck by emerald ash borer
Summary
Staff announced park construction will begin next Wednesday (the 16th) and that Emerald Ash Borer has killed many trees; city plans to remove more than 30 ash trees and adjacent trees, at about $150 per tree and an estimated total around $16,000, and will explore grant options for future removals and replanting alternatives.
City staff told the council that construction on a city park will begin next Wednesday (identified as the 16th), and that park operations will close most park areas during construction. Staff also said an infestation of Emerald Ash Borer has damaged a high number of ash trees on the park property and on adjacent land the city purchased last year.
Staff reported plans to remove more than 30 ash trees in the park and additional trees on the newly acquired property. The contractor’s quoted…
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