Olympic Park neighborhood street tree removal
City removal of street trees it deemed a safety nuisance, with a $200 per tree reimbursement; residents objected and asked for more compensation and replacement. Removal was planned to start November 7, 2022.
Under construction
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Olympic Park neighborhood
In brief
Olympic Park neighborhood street tree removal appears on one recorded agenda: the City Council work session meeting of December 6, 2022.
Follow the money and project delivery
Olympic Park neighborhood street tree removal
- Council action
No approval or denial linked in the records collected.
- Money in the record
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- Signed agreement and payments
Execution and project-level disbursements are not verified by this tracker. They require separate records; meeting approval alone does not establish either.
- Work and operating costs
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Every hearing and vote
December 6, 2022 · City Council work session
Olympic Park tree removal discussion
Discussed
Parks Manager Steve Marchbanks and Street Manager BJ Benson described the steps the city took, saying the city was responsible for dealing with the nuisance and making the area safer for pedestrians. The council discussed what to do with funds if some residents choose not to replant a tree, asked for a plan for any remaining funds and said it wants the money spent in the neighborhood.