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Engineers and council say Marquette Greenway flooding requires further study; residents invited to RDC meetings
Summary
Town staff and three engineering firms are assessing flooding and related trail issues on the Marquette Greenway; staff said the issue "is rising to the level of fault" and recommended following the engineer of record’s remediation steps via the RDC.
Residents and staff raised ongoing flooding and trail-surface issues on segments of the Marquette Greenway during the Burns Harbor council meeting. Town staff said three engineering firms — SEH, Avon Marsh, and Global Engineering — have been evaluating the site and coordinating to identify remediation steps.
A resident asked whether the situation "is rising to the level of fault for any of them" and how remediation would proceed. A town official responded: "And, yes, it is rising to the level of fault." Staff said they are taking steps recommended by the engineer of record and coordinating with the Redevelopment Commission to follow that guidance.
Council members and staff told residents they can attend Redevelopment Commission (RDC) meetings where the issue is discussed; RDC meetings were described as occurring at 6:00 p.m. before the town council meeting. "You're more than welcome to attend because it is discussed in those meetings as well," a council member said.
Why it matters: flooding and trail-surface problems can affect trail safety, maintenance costs and future grant eligibility for greenway projects. Multiple engineering firms are involved, and staff emphasized coordination among the engineer of record, the RDC and the town.
Next steps: staff said they have "recommendation from the engineer of record" and are "taking the steps forward," and that the RDC is continuing the topic. No formal council vote or funding allocation on remedies was recorded in the meeting transcript.
