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Parks and urban forestry updates: trail work, Arbor Day plans and tree replacements after Circle K site clearing
Summary
Commissioners and parks representatives reported progress on a trail bridge project, plans to update the city street‑tree list and to coordinate required replacements where parking‑lot trees died; the Circle K site loss of mature trees and a denied signage appeal drew discussion.
The Yelm Planning Commission heard subcommittee reports on parks projects and urban forestry on Sept. 16, including progress on a trail bridge, plans for Arbor Day and tree‑replacement requirements for commercial properties where required landscaping has died.
A parks subcommittee member said the trail project to connect Clontz and the Squali Bridal crossing is under construction with prefabricated concrete panels and security rails; an opening day was anticipated in October or early November, pending completion and tribal and river council input.
Parks and tree‑board updates Commission…
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