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Citizens’ letter prompts board to halt any tree removals at Marquette Park without written approval
Summary
Board members raised a citizen letter about proposed tree removals at Marquette Park to improve vendor sight lines for an air show. Administration said removal had not been approved; the chair said no trees should be removed without specific written approval and asked staff for a map and further clarification.
A board member read a letter during public comment expressing concern about plans to remove trees at Marquette Park to create vendor space for an air show. The letter’s author and other citizens asked the board to halt any removals and to explain who authorized the proposal.
Administration responded that it had not approved any tree removals and that the matter had not been discussed with the administration. The chair told the meeting it was his hope that no trees would be removed without "specific written approval from someone who has the ability to make that approval," and asked staff to produce a map showing the areas of concern.
Board members discussed that vendor space needs sometimes conflict with ADA and other restrictions and suggested using temporary measures such as pallets if vendors need to park in soft or sandy areas. The board asked staff to follow up with the city to confirm who proposed tree removals and to report back with a map and recommendations before any changes were made.
