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Residents complain about summer flower maintenance; city cites staffing, irrigation issues and retirements
Summary
Residents raised concerns about this summer's boulevard and public-grounds plantings. City staff said hiring challenges, retirements and irrigation problems reduced maintenance capacity and that an organizational assessment is underway.
Several Oakwood residents raised concerns during the visitors portion about the appearance and maintenance of public flowers and medians this summer. Nancy Cussman, a 50-year resident, described this past season as a "letdown" compared with prior years and asked whether the city still employs seasonal youth crews for garden work. Janie Crumholtz, speaking as a longtime resident, said she and…
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