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tree removals

Removing hazardous, dead, or diseased trees from public areas.

What to Watch
Watch for follow-up items that spell out which streets or parks are affected and whether removals come with a replanting plan.
Coming Up

Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.

The Story

On Sept. 15, the City Council voted 6-3 to shift more 2025 budget money into tree removals. The split vote is the main signal here: not everyone agreed on the cost or the city’s approach.

Key Decisions
  1. passed 6-3 City Council · Sep 15, 2025

    25-185 Resolution Amending 2025 Budgets for Urban Forestry and Community Development to Provide Additional Funding for Tree Removals

    Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution

    Mark Bittner Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Tim Petri No
    Bonnie Shimulunas No
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Adam Wachowski No
Record

  1. City Council adopted Resolution 25-185 amending the 2025 budgets for Urban Forestry and Community Development to provide additional funding for tree removals.

    City Council

  2. The resolution passed on a 6-3 vote.

    City Council

  3. The budget change shifted funds within the Urban Forestry and Community Development budgets to cover tree removals.

    City Council
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