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Council approves removal of problem pine at city cemetery; seeks longer-term tree plan
Summary
The council authorized removal of a large pine tree that has damaged grass and headstones at the city cemetery after cemetery sexton reported ongoing bird and root problems; council discussed a phased tree-replacement plan and identified potential replacement species.
Council authorized removal of a problem pine tree in Beaver City Cemetery after Sean, the cemetery sexton, described repeated damage and persistent flocks that have left the area unsightly and affected turf and some headstones.
Sean told the council the tree (located between Sections A and B) harbors flocks that shred branches and leave debris; he provided a removal bid of $2,500 that includes tree removal, stump grinding and cleanup. Council members agreed to the removal and asked for a longer-term plan to manage tree species and replanting so the cemetery remains both attractive and compatible with grass and headstones. Suggestions included slower-growing conifers (blue spruces) and shade trees like silver maple; council also discussed spacing and future site design to avoid root damage to monuments.
Council asked staff and the cemetery committee to develop a broader plan for cemetery tree management and potential phased removals and replacements, while proceeding with the immediate removal of the nominated pine tree.
