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Estimates vary widely to top 39 trees at Nace's Park; council opts not to top now
Summary
Public works reported two estimates to top trees at Nace's Park — $12,500 (written) and $8,500–$10,000 (verbal); contractors warned topping could kill immature trees, and the council agreed to leave them as they are and continue selective heightening.
Superintendent Shawn Lane told the council he obtained two estimates to top trees at Nace's Park: a written bid for $12,500 and a verbal estimate between $8,500 and $10,000. "There are 39 trees at Nace's Park and both contractors warned that the trees may die if topped because they are not mature," Lane said.
After discussion about risk and cost, the council reached consensus to leave the trees intact and continue with targeted heightening as needed rather than perform full topping. No contract awards or spending decisions were made at the Oct. 1 meeting.
