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Tree Board to prioritize long‑standing complaint, explores grants and mapping options
Summary
The Maquoketa City Tree Board approved sending a priority letter for a 2022 complaint at 217 N. Olive Street, discussed potential grant sources (Trees Forever, DNR, Derecho) to fund tree work, and noted a resident report of tree disease at 313 S. Jones Street for follow-up.
At its April 13 meeting the Maquoketa City Tree Board approved sending a letter to request priority treatment for a tree complaint at 217 N. Olive Street that was originally filed in 2022. Elaine Edwards, Tree Board member, and Ashley River, Tree Board member, moved to send the letter and the board recorded the motion as approved.
Members discussed possible grant funding sources to support tree plantings and maintenance, naming Trees Forever, DNR, and Derecho as potential avenues. The board noted that grant-funded plantings could be prioritized for residents who indicated they want trees in a prior survey.
The board also discussed 'Tree Plotter' software for mapping and tracking the tree inventory; minutes record that some members have explored the tool while others have not, and no decision was recorded. Finally, the board noted a resident report of suspected tree disease at 313 S. Jones Street and agreed to include that item on the next meeting agenda for further review.
Next steps: staff or responsible parties are expected to send the priority letter regarding 217 N. Olive Street and place the 313 S. Jones Street tree-health item on the May 18 agenda for follow-up.
