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Council declines to authorize Aspen contract for power‑line trimming; orders arborist evaluations and community outreach
Summary
Staff sought authorization to contract with Aspen Tree Experts for utility easement trimming (est. $30,000). After extended discussion about scope, aesthetics, and procurement, the council denied immediate contracting and directed staff to secure at least two arborist opinions, hold community outreach and return with clearer cost estimates and recommendations.
Town staff requested authorization to enter a contract with Aspen Tree Experts (via Electric Cities preapproved pricing) to trim trees along the high‑voltage utility easement on North Main; Aspen estimated approximately $30,000 for trimming the primary corridor (budgeted line $50,000).
Council members and residents raised…
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