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Commission seeks quotes for curb repair, memorial tree and discusses Martinsburg Road removals
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Summary
Members discussed tree removals tied to a Martinsburg Road sidewalk extension, the Bridal replacement project, and a resident-requested curb repair and memorial tree on East Gambier; staff will solicit separate quotes and pursue a 50/50 cost-share for sidewalk/tree pit work.
The commission covered several infrastructure-linked tree issues and directed staff to solicit quotes.
Chair and staff described tree removals along Martinsburg Road that were needed to facilitate a planned sidewalk extension to Ames Street and noted some removals occurred on NAS property and by private homeowners. Chair said the city will seek to replace trees where possible and may reach out to property owners to coordinate replacements.
On the Burgess and Hamtramck (Bridal) replacement project, staff said the job was bid out and construction will start in short order; the project may remove three to six trees and the commission intends to replant where right-of-way space exists.
A resident followed up on a March 16 email about East Gambier curb repair and a memorial tree for Bill Jones. Staff said they had met with the resident and will obtain two separate quotes: one for concrete curb repair and one for creating a tree pit. Staff said Shade Tree would donate the memorial tree and the commission typically asks for a 50/50 cost share on sidewalk repairs with the property owner. "We like to do a $50.50 cost share," Staff member said.
Next steps: staff will obtain two quotes for the curb and tree pit work, present cost-share options to the resident, and coordinate replacement plantings once construction schedules are set.
