St. Joseph City Commissioners have voted to remove four evergreen trees from Whirlpool Centennial Park because they’ve been affecting the view of Lake Michigan.

At meeting in July, some commissioners balked at removing the trees between the railroad tracks and the restroom building at Whirlpool Centennial Park after it was suggested by Commissioner Michael Sarola. Instead, they asked the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to review the issue.

Speaking at Monday’s commission meeting, Public Works Director Greg Grothous said the parks board has discussed the matter and voted four to two to recommend removing the trees.

“ The four trees have grown to a height that blocks the view of the beach in many locations,” Grothous said. “ Our zoning ordin

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