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Property owners say Shuler Creek Trail work left fields damaged, storm drains divert water onto private land
Summary
At the council meeting residents representing properties along Shuler Creek Trail said the contractor used temporary easements, left grading and surfacing problems and installed storm drains that direct runoff onto private fields; city staff said they would investigate and follow up.
Property owners near Shuler Creek Trail told the Republic City Council that the contractor left their land in worse condition after construction, including steep grading that prevents haying and new storm drains that direct road runoff onto private property.
Residents told council the problem began when a temporary construction easement was used during work on the trail and promised restoration did not occur. "They used our land to suit their purposes and then walked away with no care or concern whatsoever with what they left behind," said Susan Peck, a Republic resident who spoke during the citizens participation portion of the meeting.
The owners said they were promised the disturbed areas would…
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