Concerns About Spruce Tree

During its meeting on July 14, the Cambridge City Council approved the current agenda, the minutes from the June 9 public hearing, the facts and findings, the regular meeting minutes, and the payment of bills. The council also rescheduled the September 8, 2025, regular meeting to September 10.

One agenda item at the recent meeting concerned a tree located near the right-of-way at 95 N Superior Street.

City Clerk Sandra McKee shared that several community members had expressed concern about the tree and even asked about the possibility of the city removing it. Public Works Superintendent, Corey Morgan explained at the meeting that this tree is not on city property and it’s the right of the property owners to do whatever they want with the tree. For years, many residents have thought that the Spruce tree was owned by the city. A little history on this tree is that it was planted about the mid 1960’s, by local residents and has been a part of our community landscape for around 60 years. I was told before writing this article that the tree owners are hoping to save the tree.

You may have noticed the wonderful display of American flags throughout Cambridge over the Fourth of July. Tori McKee purchased the flags, and she, Cory Morgan, and Cory’s son Deekan placed them across the city. Sandra McKee reported that the city received many positive comments from individuals who enjoyed the flag displays. In response to this positive feedback, a recommendation was made that the city purchase the flags from Tori McKee and reuse them in the future on Memorial Day, Flag Day, and the Fourth of July. This recommendation was approved.

If you are interested in running for City Council, the city will hold elections on November 4, 2025. The candidate filing packets are available on the City of Cambridge website. The filing of applications begins on August 18 and ends on August 29.

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a public hearing at the Cambridge City Hall to address three ordinances. The ordinance numbers are 5-2025: subdivision regulations, design standards, and lot requirements; 6-2025: zoning regulations, commercial zones, permitted uses in commercial zones, and minimum lot requirements for residential use in commercial zones; and 7-2025: zoning regulations, specific area districts, and requirements for specific area districts, including the Central Rush Creek overlay zone. If you are interested in learning more about the ordinances before the hearing, please contact the city for additional information.

Sandra McKee updated the city council with the latest information on the amended Washington County moratorium. The moratorium has been rescinded by Washington County.

Prior to the start of the August 11, 2025, meeting, there will be a public hearing on new or increased fees and a budget hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025–2026.

The City Council approved the bylaws of the Cambridge Museum Committee. Individuals seeking additional information may access the bylaws on the official website of the City of Cambridge, Idaho, under the “Museum” tab.