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Residents ask Marshall to clear overgrowth in neighborhood creek; city staff to inspect
Summary
Two residents raised long-standing concerns about overgrowth in a creek that they say is encroaching on yards. City staff said ditch-clearing work is under way and they will inspect the specific locations before taking action.
Two Marshall residents asked the council during public comment to address overgrowth and unsanitary conditions in a creek running beside their properties.
Brian Kreger, identifying himself as a Ward 1 resident, said a telephone pole had previously damaged his sewer connection and asked, “when could I expect the city to come and take care of the overgrowth in the creek which runs next to my house.” He said the vegetation is encroaching on his yard and that he has raised the issue repeatedly.
A public-works staff member said the city will start work “over all ditches this week,” weather permitting, and that staff would visit Kreger’s property to inspect the creek and property line issues. The staff response acknowledged property-line questions raised by other callers and said the city would “take a look at it.”
Mike Harlow, a Third Ward resident, said his review of property records suggested only a small section by the intersection is city property and that most of the creek corridor appears to be private property without an easement. He told the council he is reluctant to use city funds to clear private yards.
City staff did not commit to a specific removal schedule at the meeting beyond inspecting the site. Councilors directed staff to examine the locations and report back.
