Ask the Answer Person: "Why were all the trees removed between Highway 52 and the cut?"

(Amy asks: "Why were all the trees removed between Hwy 52 and the cut? Is it all part of the Oneota Drive Bridge project? What will be going in all that land that was clear of the trees?"):

The Answer Person says: "According to City Engineer Jeremy Bril, the trees 'were removed as part of the bridge project in response to our levee accreditation process and ongoing maintenance plans. We are in the process of developing a plan for reseeding the area.'"