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Council to review Deschutes Avenue trees after reports of leaning and vehicle damage
Summary
Councilor Tom Troutman raised concerns about trees on Deschutes Ave/Hwy 197 leaning toward a building and encroaching on parking, citing vehicle damage; the council agreed to explore maintenance plans and possible grant funding for arborist assessment, pruning, or replacement.
Councilor Tom Troutman told the council that trees along Deschutes Avenue/Hwy 197 are leaning toward a building and extending into parking spaces, causing damage to vehicles, and asked staff to explore removal or other remedies for the trees between 4th and 5th streets.
Manager Nick Smith said staff will look into maintenance options; Councilor Matthias Kesler recommended a citywide maintenance plan for all trees. Visitor Allison Bechtol described a two-step grant process that starts with an arborist assessment and then funds pruning or replacement, and she praised prior private support — noting the Wimmers’ generosity toward city trees in the past. Council agreed to review the situation and consider applying for available grants.
