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Milford to give property owners one year to remove dead ash trees after council concern about cost and timeline
Summary
After discussing the 14-day removal requirement and the expense of privately removing dead ash trees, the council directed staff to compile a list of affected properties and prepare notifications allowing up to one year for removal, with a draft notification expected in August 2026.
Council discussed the number of dead ash trees on private property and concerns about the current nuisance-compliance timeline that requires removal within 14 days of a certified notice. Councilmembers noted the cost burden on property owners and asked staff for an alternative timeline.
By motion (Hoffman/Carney), the council directed staff to compile a list of dead ash trees and prepare draft notifications beginning in August 2026 that would allow affected property owners one year to remove the trees. Public Works Director Kent Eilers and City Administrator LeAnn Reinsbach were assigned to begin the work the following week. The minutes record the motion passed with all voting aye.
