Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
City advances 2026 reconstruction plans; engineers say street narrowing will reduce tree losses but ash removals remain significant
Summary
Staff reviewed 2026 reconstruction segments (2nd, Division, Stark, 8th Avenue), described full reconstruction scope, and said narrower roadway designs cut projected tree removals but still require taking a share of boulevard trees (estimates cited ~43% on Stark and ~52% on 8th); council asked for tree maps and forester re-evaluation of ash trees.
Engineering staff presented a broad overview of planned 2026 street reconstruction projects, including 2nd Street with Division, Stark Street (5th–12th), and 8th Avenue (Spruce to Bridge). The projects are full reconstructions (water, sewer, curbs, and pavement) and staff said they narrowed some roadways (for example to 32 feet where feasible) to save trees and reduce costs.
The staff memo and presentation included preliminary…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
