Staff: Rainbow Lane maintenance delayed as residents report safety and equipment problems
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Summary
Board heard an update that Rainbow Lane maintenance has not progressed because of staff capacity and contractor availability; residents have reported mowers and equipment stuck in steep ditches and staff will follow up with a contractor and provide email updates to the board.
At the June 2025 meeting, Lawrence City Stormwater staff reported limited progress on Rainbow Lane maintenance and acknowledged resident complaints about equipment getting stuck and people slipping on steep slopes.
A staff member summarized the status as: “We’ve not really moved on it yet. I mean, Brian’s been busy,” and later said he did not have a definite timeline: “I’m not gonna lie to you. I don’t know.” Board members said residents have reported contractors’ mowers getting stuck in ditches and people slipping while trying to weed-eat the slopes.
Board discussion noted staffing shortfalls and heavy workloads; staff said they would check contractor availability and, if needed, consider contracting the work out but expressed reluctance to incur more expense without checking options. A board member asked that staff provide an email update after they speak with the contractor so the board can relay information to residents. The staff agreed to provide that update.
There was no motion or formal action on Rainbow Lane during the meeting; the item remained unfinished business and staff committed to follow up.