Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Council names Cars Tree Service contractor for two-year cycle; members raise emerald ash borer concerns
Summary
The council approved a two‑year tree trimming and removal contract with the incumbent Cars Tree Service and discussed emerald ash borer risks, possible need for replanting funds and prioritizing vulnerable locations such as the golf course; staff reported 270 trees planted in the last two years.
The Fergus Falls City Council approved a resolution on March 2 naming Cars Tree Service as the city’s tree contractor for the two‑year cycle ending Dec. 31, 2027, after staff said only the incumbent submitted a bid.
Lehi Taylor, who presented the item, told the council the request for quotes was published widely but yielded a single bid from the contractor the city has used for the last decade: "The 1 bid we did receive was a contractor…
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
