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Council defends Settlements Park redevelopment, says about 60 trees will be replanted after removals
Summary
Council chair said arborists recommended removing some trees to accommodate sidewalks and the planned community center at Settlements Park, and that the city plans to plant about 60 replacement trees funded through a large landscaping budget.
The council chair told attendees that the city’s recent groundbreaking at Settlements Park advances a multi-part project including a renovated pool, an added community center and future work at Sedlmeier Park. The chair said staff, architects and arborists reviewed vegetation and that some trees will be removed for "health reasons" and to accommodate sidewalks and the community center layout.
The chair acknowledged resident concern about tree removal and stressed preservation efforts where possible, saying staff had "done the best they can to preserve and protect what we can." The chair added the city intends to plant about 60 replacement trees and has set aside a large landscaping budget for the project. No formal motions or votes on the park work were recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.
