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Two bids received for tree removal on city property; council schedules work session
Summary
City received two bids for removing trees determined to be on city property; one bidder recommended removal rather than trimming, and councilors decided to hold a work session to review bids and budget details before making a decision.
The council reviewed two bids to remove trees located on city property and decided to postpone a decision pending a work session to examine bids and finances.
Michelle, presenting the bids, said she reached out to three companies and received proposals from Oscar's and Whitelock. She said Whitelock inspected the trees and described them as hollow and recommended removal rather than trimming. She also said Oscar's quoted a low price but warned the cost could rise given proximity to a house; she summarized, “He just said that's a good price because it can go to 5,000. But if we agree to the 3, then that's what we're gonna pay.”
Council members discussed reviewing the bids and asked staff to check budget availability. A council member proposed holding a work session and coordinating with Sarah, the finance officer, to examine funding before awarding any contract. Council agreed to that approach and deferred action until the work session.
