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Council hears proposal to close portion of Fifth Street to create retention pond for recurring flooding
Summary
A councilmember proposed closing about 750 feet of Fifth Street and converting it to a retention pond to reduce flooding; staff will consult landowners and return with feasibility and budget information at the next meeting.
A councilmember proposed closing roughly 750 feet of Fifth Street on the west side of town and converting the section into a retention pond to reduce recurring flooding in the neighborhood.
The councilmember outlined the concept in detail, describing measurements taken with another official and saying property owners adjacent to the site may be willing to sell or donate additional land to enlarge a retention area. The speaker said the section floods regularly and that the state Department of Transportation has been reluctant to help because of extensive concrete work needed. The councilmember said any resident with property on the closed stretch would retain an easement for access.
The council did not take a formal vote on the proposal. Instead, staff said they will contact property owners, map the right-of-way, prepare a budget estimate and return with a feasibility report at the next council meeting. The councilmember asked whether the city could expect direction by the next meeting; staff responded they expected to meet landowners and provide a recommendation at the next meeting.
Next steps: staff will consult property owners and prepare a report and motion for a future meeting; no construction or ordinance to close the street was approved at this meeting.
