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Council reviews contract to remove leaning cottonwood in Riverside Park
Summary
The council reviewed a proposed independent-contractor contract with Prorover to remove a large cottonwood tree in Riverside Park that is leaning toward a building; the tree will be cut into pieces and residents may collect wood for personal use. The item will be placed on the next regular meeting agenda for action.
At the Nov. 18 City of Laurel workshop, Public Works staff presented a resolution to authorize the mayor to execute an independent-contractor service contract with Prorover to remove a large cottonwood tree in Riverside Park.
Minutes state the tree is leaning toward a building and crews will cut it into pieces. The city intends to allow residents to pick up the wood for personal use after removal. The workshop discussion focused on the safety rationale for the removal and logistical details; no vote occurred at the workshop and the resolution will be considered at the next regular council meeting.
