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Resident asks Tomah commission to increase tree plantings; request sent to ordinance committee
Summary
Resident Steve Deethardt asked the Public Works Commission to plant more trees where removals have occurred; the commission directed staff to forward the request to the Ordinance Committee for consideration.
At the April 23 Public Works Commission meeting resident Steve Deethardt asked the commission to prioritize replanting trees in areas where canopy has been removed.
Deethardt said he would like to see more trees planted in and around the city where removals have occurred. The commission did not take immediate action but directed staff to forward the request to the Ordinance Committee for further review.
Why it matters: Urban tree canopy affects stormwater, shade, property values and neighborhood character; referral to the Ordinance Committee initiates policy-level consideration but does not guarantee planting or funding.
Next steps: The Ordinance Committee will consider the request at a future meeting; no planting schedule or funding source was specified in the minutes.
