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Tree Board prioritizes removal of homeowner27s tree after resident request
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Maquoketa Tree Board approved the agenda and minutes, and prioritized removal of tree #3 on the 2025/2026 removal list after a resident said the tree is touching or hanging over their house. Amanda River and Ashley River moved and seconded the approval; the board assigned follow-up actions.
The Maquoketa Tree Board approved its meeting agenda and the May minutes and responded to a public participation request to prioritize a hazardous tree removal. The approvals were recorded as motions made by Amanda River and seconded by Ashley River; the board then discussed a homeowner27s complaint about tree #3 on the 2025/2026 removal list, which the resident said was "touching/hanging over" their house and should be removed as a priority.
Board members agreed to prioritize that tree for the next round of removals and noted the board would coordinate scheduling and any necessary contact with the property owner. This item was recorded as a priority action to be included in upcoming removal planning; no specific removal date was set during the meeting.
