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Resident says sidewalk work damaged retaining wall; council and staff pledge better Phase 2 outreach
Summary
A Columbia Falls resident said a recent sidewalk project damaged his retaining wall and left inadequate communication. City staff said Phase 2 of the downtown sidewalk plan will address drainage and that the city will expand outreach, including an open house and direct mailings to affected properties.
Steve Osborne of 134 First Avenue East told the Columbia Falls City Council the city's sidewalk improvements caused drainage problems that destroyed his yard retaining wall and that he has received little communication about the work.
"The flood it caused had destroyed my retaining wall, and my retaining wall is still…
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