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Parks ask Tree Board to inspect Schroeder Park trees; invasive-species ordinance revisions still pending
Summary
Parks requested a staff inspection of trees at Schroeder Park ahead of playground redevelopment and proposed short educational videos; board members asked about large recent developer tree removals and were told enforcement by Andrea Riganti is in progress while proposed invasive-species ordinance revisions are delayed pending Planning and Zoning and city administrator review.
Stephanie Hardesty asked Mark Halpin to inspect trees at Schroeder Park that may need removal before the playground redevelopment; she said the trees do not appear to be doing well and Parks wants guidance on whether to remove them or attempt rehabilitation.
Hardesty also proposed creating short educational videos on emerald ash borer, proper mulching techniques and basic homeowner tree care; Halpin said he will coordinate with Davey Resource Group’s marketing team to ensure any content meets company guidelines.
Nancy Miller raised concerns about a development that involved significant tree removals; Dave Pracht said Andrea Riganti is enforcing tree-preservation standards and that the developer will be meeting those requirements. Mayor Mike Clement asked whether the Tree Board’s suggested revisions to the invasive-species ordinance reached the Board of Aldermen; Pracht said the effort was delayed and he is awaiting updates from Planning and Zoning and the City Administrator.
No formal policy change or vote was recorded in the transcript for the ordinance revision.
