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Resident presents petition urging flood‑mitigation work along Little Arkansas River at Buehler Haven Road
Summary
A Reno County resident submitted a 43‑signature petition asking the county or township to seek grant funding to clear log and debris to improve flow and mitigate flooding around Buehler Haven Road.
Ralph Jansen of 8905 East 60 Ninth Buehler (address as stated for the record) spoke during the public‑comment portion of the Reno County Commission meeting to present a petition of 43 signatures about flooding on the Little Arkansas River at Buehler Haven Road.
Jansen asked the commission to request funding to remove large logs, fallen trees and other obstructions from the river basin for at least three miles east and three miles west of the bridge near Bueller Haven Road. He said current culverts remain blocked and that clearing work while flows are low (drought conditions) would be preferable. Jansen noted that he has lived on the river for 77 years and recalled major floods in his lifetime, including multiple flood events in 2019 when he said the area received heavy rainfall.
Why it matters: The petitioner said that if debris and blockages are not addressed, property flooding — including basements — is possible when flows increase. He asked that the county or township pursue grant funding to fund the mitigation work and provided photographs and a plat excerpt to illustrate river snaking and low spots.
Commission response: The board thanked Jansen for the petition and said project considerations would be taken into account if and when a formal project moves forward, including surveys and design work prior to construction or road raising.
Ending: No formal action or commitment of funds was made at the meeting; Jansen handed the petition to county staff for follow‑up and the commissioners said the concerns would be considered during any future project planning.
