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Residents urge moss and mole cleanup; council cautions against using iron filings near water
Summary
Public commenters raised concerns about moss damaging concrete and animal damage from moles and squirrels; Councilor Blakeley noted iron filings kill moss and Councilor Helms asked residents not to spread filings near water sources.
During closing public comment, residents raised concerns about moss and animal damage on public infrastructure.
Terry Norris urged volunteer efforts to remove moss from bridges and discussed the community’s mole problem, saying moles could not be poisoned and that something needed to be done. Kalista Hamilton added that squirrels digging tunnels also pose a problem. Councilmember Jeff Blakeley noted that moss damages concrete and asphalt when it freezes and said iron filings killed moss; Councilmember Mary Helms requested people not throw iron filings near any moss close to water sources.
No formal action was taken; the remarks were recorded for staff consideration and possible follow-up in public works or parks maintenance planning.
