The Independence City Commission approves a bid for the installation of new trees in the downtown area.

 

At this week's meeting, commissioners approved a bid from Green Meadows of Pittsburg to complete Phase I of the project. Park, Zoo and Cemetery Department Director Scott Patton says the project solves a problem that has been an issue for some time.

 

Mayor Dean Hayse says he would like to more pre-planning regarding the downtown trees in the future.

 

The approved contract was for $21,400. the cost includes the cleaning of the existing tree wells, installing drainage, and planting the news trees. The old trees will be removed by the City.