Duluth to Replace Main Street Crape Myrtles
Canopy shade trees that would allow storefronts and signs to be more visible will be planted to replace the crape myrtles.
The city has decided to uproot the Crape Myrtle trees on Main Street in Downtown Duluth and replace them with canopy shade trees. The crape myrtles block merchant storefronts and signs, Duluth City Manager Tim Shearer told the City Council at its Dec. 10 meeting. Canopy trees would improve visibility of the shops and signage, Shearer said. The leaves and flowers the crape myrtles drop also make it difficult to keep sidewalks clean. Shearer reported that most of the Main Street merchants he had talked to indicated they would like to see the crape myrtles replaced. A couple would like the existing trees to remain, he said. The council authorized amending the city budget in an amount up to $4,500 for removing the crape myrtles, purchasing new…
Tom Wood
10:00 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
Believe me CP3, I read it, I just happen to not agree with the decision. BTW, for your information I have attended quite a few Council meetings, having served as a member of that body for 4+ years. more ›