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Resident raises drainage concerns over planned 14 Mile Road work; road commission says culverts will be replaced
Summary
A resident told the commission the 14 Mile Road agreement is vague and a potential two-foot lift could change water flow; staff said undercutting/filling will be used and existing culverts will be replaced to avoid altering drainage.
A resident at the June 5 Chippewa County Road Commission meeting said the agreement for planned work on 14 Mile Road, east off Riverside Drive, was too vague and expressed concern that a two-foot lift could alter drainage and affect nearby properties.
Resident Dan Buhro raised the concern during public comment, saying the agreement lacked specific details about the scope of work and possible effects on water flow around residents’ properties. Manager Laitinen replied that where appropriate the work will include undercutting and filling so the project does not leave drainage problems for property owners. Foreman Johnston added that the project calls for replacement of existing culverts, not installation of new culverts intended to change the current flow pattern.
The transcript does not show a formal motion or a change to the project scope; staff described construction practices they say are intended to preserve existing drainage. 14 Mile Road was noted in staff reports as receiving vegetation cutting in preparation for work.
No further action or amendment to the road agreement was recorded at the meeting.
