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Ten Valley Park trees removed for disease; city to replant 20 after Public Works review
Summary
Public works removed 10 trees in Valley Park due to disease and infestation. Stump grinding is underway; staff plans to replace the trees at a 2-for-1 ratio and will seek Public Works Commission species and placement input before council approval.
Staff told the commission on Aug. 5 that 10 trees were removed from Valley Park last week because of disease and an infestation.
Lisa said stump grinding of the removed trees is expected to be completed this week and that city practice is to replace the removals at a 2-for-1 ratio; the removed 10 trees will be replaced with 20 new trees. The Public Works Commission will provide input next month on species selection and tree placement, and the final plan will go to city council for review and approval.
Commissioners raised questions about whether the contractor is monitoring other trees and whether replacements will consider shade needs around the playground. Lisa said public works handles contract maintenance and inspections; staff will discuss monitoring and species/placement concerns with the Public Works director when he attends a future meeting.
No formal action was taken; the matter will proceed through the Public Works Commission and then to city council.
