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City unveils final draft stormwater master plan; MSD projects and Kirkham sewer separation highlighted
Summary
City staff described a draft stormwater master plan with about $50 million in projects, noted council action on a stormwater advisory commission, and discussed coordination with MSD and federal grants for specific culvert work.
City staff told the commission the stormwater master plan is in final draft form and has not yet been adopted by council. Staff said the draft identifies more than 100 projects with an estimated cost just shy of $50 million and that the work will span many years. The commission was told council had taken first and second readings on a proposed stormwater advisory commission that would help prioritize projects and advise on technical matters; staff said the council hopes to recruit volunteers with landscape architecture and civil engineering experience. Staff also discussed coordination with Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD). They said MSD will design a project that touches the bottom of Old Webster and is expected to begin construction in late 2026 with completion likely in 2028; that work will split storm and sanitary flows along Kirkham Avenue and upsized pipes are planned. In addition, staff referenced a federal transportation grant supporting a new culvert project and said the city will seek grants and partner funding to leverage local dollars over the 20‑year horizon. Staff emphasized the plan’s multi‑partner approach, citing potential coordination with MSD, federal grants and greenway partners to combine projects (for example, adding a greenway trail while MSD reconstructs Kirkham). No formal council adoption was recorded during the meeting; staff said plan documents are available on the city website under planning and public works.
