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Resident says city and county stormwater is flooding his yard; council declines immediate study

Brainerd City Public Works Committee · December 2, 2025
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Resident Danny Bollig told the committee the city began diverting stormwater into his backyard after a 2001 connection; staff said the drainage area involves county easements and advised a $100,000 engineering study would be needed to design effective repairs. A motion to engage a consultant failed for lack of a second.

Danny Bollig, a nearby resident, urged the committee to act after describing long-running stormwater problems that he says worsened after road work. "My feelings are the city is illegally dumping stormwater in my backyard," Bollig told the committee, saying a large share of the water now comes from the city's system and that prior "hold harmless" agreements do not reflect current conditions.

Engineer Jesse Dean summarized prior packet material and two meetings staff held with Bollig, saying the situation involves a county…

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