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Downtown business owner says sidewalk work began without adequate notice
Summary
A downtown business owner told the board he received little or no advance notice about sidewalk and water‑line work that began outside his office, described dust, noise and tree removal, and urged better advance communication with businesses.
Don Tribbett, who said his office is at 212 South 5th Street, told the board he experienced multiple episodes of sidewalk and water‑line work without adequate notice. He described jackhammers, saws and dust that disturbed occupants, and said a crew cut down a tree outside his building without advance warning. Tribbett said he later got a courtesy call on one occasion but that notice practices overall were inconsistent.
Board members asked staff to check notification procedures; a board member noted an apparent emergency water‑line need for one instance but agreed staff should follow up. Tribbett said downtown businesses were inconvenienced and urged better communication when projects occur that affect access and parking.
