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Residents and council press for fixes after stormwater project to stop short of some yards
Summary
Residents and Council voiced concern about revisions to a Fawn Wood stormwater project that would leave an uncovered creek bed and open drainage without pipe or grates, raising safety and erosion worries; council asked administration to re-engage neighbors and consider eminent-domain/easement options.
Neighbors and council members pressed the administration on a stormwater project in the Fawn Wood area, saying the contractor’s current plan would stop pipe installation short of some backyards and leave an exposed creek bed and open drainage that could be a safety hazard.
At a slideshow presentation, Councilman Mark McKinnon described photos showing where the pipe would not be installed and where the creek bed would remain open. Residents and the council said the original plan had been to continue a covered pipe from the street through multiple yards and out the other side; easement confusion and pricing changes were cited as reasons for the change. One council member said, “If this isn't done correctly, we're going to have to come back later and it's going to cost us more money,” expressing concern about both safety and long-term cost.
Council asked for additional outreach to affected homeowners, suggested follow-up site visits with engineers, and noted the city had previously done walk-throughs with neighbors to answer questions in place. The administration and council members said they would pursue further engagement and assess options including eminent domain or alternative construction to ensure drainage and safety needs are met.
