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Council declines to remove Cherry Street tree after arborist finds it healthy

St. Charles City Council · August 1, 2026
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Summary

A Wright Tree Service certified arborist determined the Cherry Street tree is healthy; the council voted unanimously not to remove the tree from the right-of-way.

A certified arborist from Wright Tree Service inspected the tree on Cherry Street and determined it was healthy. Mayor Pro Tem Megan Allison moved, seconded by Councilmember Tom Blomme, that the city not remove the tree located in the right-of-way.

The council voted by voice and the motion passed unanimously. No mitigation, pruning, or follow-up remedies were specified in the minutes.

The council's action leaves the tree in place; staff did not report a timeline for additional work or monitoring in the meeting minutes.