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Resident urges city to water mature downtown trees; staff says property owners often assist
Summary
A resident asked why older downtown trees are not being watered; staff said the city typically works with adjacent property owners to maintain trees and that the city lacks staff to water every street tree but will try to do more where possible.
During public participation a resident asked why the city waters newly planted trees with green bags but not older, established downtown trees that appear to be dying. The mayor directed the question to parks/rec staff and public works.
Staff explained the city typically asks adjoining property owners to water trees in front of their properties because the city lacks the staffing to water every established tree; they said they will try to do more where possible and work with property owners. Council thanked the resident for raising the issue and asked staff to follow up.
