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Residents press council on mosquitoes, tree management and traffic amid multiple development proposals
Summary
During public comment, residents urged action on mosquito control, tree and invasive species management in the Gardner Greenway, and raised traffic and safety concerns about several proposed housing developments and school projects.
Residents used the public‑comment period to press the council on a range of neighborhood and safety issues tied to development in Gardner.
John Allen of Plum Ridge opened the evening’s comments with a health‑framed plea on mosquitoes, saying repeated bites had led him to seek medical attention and recommending residents take immediate measures. "I want you just to spray it with 70% alcohol. This will kill all mosquitoes instantly," Allen said, adding he is seeking more city action on the issue.
Erica Krause (609 North Mulberry) linked vegetation management and invasive species in the Gardner Greenway to tick and mosquito habitat and urged the city to develop an urban tree and…
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