Drainage board gives contractor 30‑day extension to finish Racer Ditch work after complaints

Jul 10, 2025

The board voted to grant Arnold's Landscape and Excavating a one‑time 30‑day extension to finish clearing Racer Ditch, after neighbors complained of incomplete work, late‑night operations and poor communication. The board warned that if the work is not finished by the next meeting, there will be no payment.

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The board reviewed complaints about incomplete work on the Racer Ditch contract awarded in April. Surveyor staff said a contractor (Arnold's Landscape and Excavating) had not completed the job within the 90‑day window and that several areas still required hand‑work, including tree and stump removal.

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