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Council keeps current storm-removal practice but directs staff to add post-removal notices
Summary
After debate about emergency tree removals, council declined to require advance notice for storm-response removals but directed staff to leave a door hanger or mailbox notice after crews remove storm-damaged trees and to document removals with photos.
The Crookston City Council discussed long-standing practices for removing public trees and directed staff to make administrative changes to improve owner notification after storm-response removals.
Public works staff explained the city does not have an additional formal policy beyond the code and that crews prioritize safety during storms, often removing hazardous trees immediately. The staff representative said the city will add post-removal door hangers that identify…
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