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OU soccer field tree planting

About eleven trees (pin oaks along a swampy row, plus sugar maple, basswood, and yellowwood) are planned for spring around the OU soccer fields, with mapping done and OU grounds staff approval still needed. Youth soccer groups may also want trees near their storage area.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026

HighParks Rec

City-funded bike path and Columbus Road median plantings

The Service-Safety Director asked the commission to recommend plantings for the Columbus Road medians, which have shallow soil over asphalt. Members suggested crabapples and understory trees like redbuds and dogwoods, with work contracted out in spring rather than using volunteers.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026