Board revisits plan to move mature park trees; cost and logistics under review

The board revisited a multi-year plan to relocate larger, mature trees in Indian Town Park and other park sites to improve screening and park layout. Members recalled a prior estimate (discussed informally at earlier meetings) that moving some trees might cost in the low hundreds per tree, but cautioned that moving large, mature specimens could be more complex than earlier estimates suggested.

Members agreed to ask DPW and the arborist to re-evaluate which trees can be moved, to check warranty coverage on previously planted trees, and to return with a refreshed cost estimate and recommended schedule before committing funds. One member noted the city has moved much larger trees in the past and that DPW has equipment to do so; others asked who would pay and whether the work should be prioritized for carryover funds.