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Council approves increased fee for new public street trees; $397 charged to property owners for planted trees
Summary
The council approved the spring 2025 public-street tree-planting program and a charge of $397 for new trees planted in front of properties in specified new-development areas; staff said the city will plant 200 trees with 47 assessed trees and noted staffing shortfalls.
The Common Council approved the spring 2025 public street tree-planting program and authorized a $397 one-time assessment for newly planted trees in certain new-development areas.
Aaron, presenting for Parks, Recreation and Forestry, explained that the fee was raised to align with program costs after the Parks, Rec and Forestry Board recommended an increase. Staff said the program will plant about 200 trees citywide this season; 47 trees are…
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