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West Bend BID tables 6th Street/library circle plantings after donor and maintenance questions
Summary
The BID discussed two planting designs with donor interest and estimated costs (installation ~$12k–$14k; library circle just under $6,000; ongoing maintenance ~26 visits at $150 each), but deferred a final decision to the June meeting while staff confirms donor support and funding for maintenance.
The West Bend BID Board on May 5 tabled a decision on new plantings at the 6th Street/Hickory intersection and the library traffic circle after staff outlined costs and a potential donor offer but board members raised concerns about ongoing maintenance.
John (city staff) described two planting concepts: a 6th Street at Hickory option estimated at "around 14" (discussed in meeting as roughly $14,000, with a lower-cost grasses option near $12,000) and a library circle design listed "just slightly under $6,000." He told the board maintenance would involve about 26…
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