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Resident praises parade, urges DDA to pave dirt alley behind 408 South Washington
Summary
Frank Koprecht told the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority that a recent parade was well attended but said a dirt alley behind 408 South Washington causes standing water and is hazardous for people using walkers; he asked the DDA to prioritize paving the 20-by-120-foot alley.
Frank Koprecht, a downtown resident and business commenter, opened the public‑comment period with praise for a recent parade and a plea for a long‑standing infrastructure fix.
"I started bringing up to the attention that we have a dirt alley behind 408 South Washington, the old Kresge's building, and that dirt is just a problem," Koprecht said, adding that the alley forms potholes, standing water and ice that can block people who use walkers. He estimated local property taxes he pays would more than cover paving costs and said he has raised the issue repeatedly since 2016.
Koprecht asked the board to treat the alley as a public improvement and to consider public participation in paying for pavement. The chair thanked him and closed public comment before moving to consent and business items.
No formal action on the alley was recorded in the meeting minutes; board members did not place the alley on the agenda during the session. The transcript records Koprecht's request for staff or the board to follow up but contains no commitment or timeline for repairs.
