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DPW reports tree plantings and leaf collection; wildlife committee plans deer management
Summary
DPW Superintendent Herbert told the council crews collected about 40 dump‑truck loads of leaves and planted 15 street/boulevard trees under a Consumers Energy grant application. A newly formed Wildlife Management Committee will focus on deer population education and may consider a managed archery hunt for 2025.
DPW Superintendent Herbert updated the Saugatuck City Council on fall work and upcoming priorities at the Nov. 12 meeting.
Herbert said crews trucked out roughly 40 dump‑truck loads of leaves during fall collection and were simultaneously winterizing equipment and preparing holiday decorations. He reported the city planted 15 street and boulevard trees last week under a Consumers Energy grant application; reimbursement is pending because the funds have not yet been received.
Herbert also revisited the willow tree at Cook Park, describing community interest and noting one resident had propagated limbs from the tree to plant in a backyard as a way for the tree to “continue to live on.”
Committee and commission updates included a recap from the Historic District Commission, which approved several exterior renovations and elected officers; the commission asked the council for guidance on policy priorities to review. The newly formed Wildlife Management Committee held a kickoff meeting, selected officers and plans monthly meetings beginning in December with an initial focus on deer population management. The committee is considering interim measures such as public education about not feeding deer and is exploring a managed archery hunt for 2025; it plans to consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ West Michigan deer management specialist for guidance.
Councilmembers praised DPW work on projects such as Francis Street resurfacing, the new playground and improvements at Mount Baldhead, and emphasized follow‑up at upcoming workshop meetings on ethics policy, city manager goals, and the purpose of city boards and commissions.
