On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission discussed the Westside Park Improvement Project.
City Manager Amy Leon addressed concerns from the public, including the relocation of animals, the Kayak Landing, and the old cottonwood tree on the island. The tree received most of the attention.
Leon explained a safety concern with the tree …
The most cost-effective time to remove such a large tree in this location is while the pond is drained for other improvements.
(Koch … 30 seconds) “of the park” 21214 A compromise which was discussed was to trim the dead branches, and leaving the existing tree in place.