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Board weighs $1.9M multi‑phase plan for park-area drainage; proposes phasing and partner contributions
Summary
Staff told the Storm Water Board the Woodland Shores/Park drainage improvement package would cost about $1.9 million overall, with a prioritized 'yellow' phase estimated near $1 million; the board asked staff to model phased options and explore park department contributions.
The Storm Water Board discussed a long‑running, multi‑phase storm‑sewer and park drainage project on June 9, with staff estimating total improvements at approximately $1.9 million and the most pressing 'yellow' phase near $1 million.
"The overall improvement is like $1.9 million, right? So that obviously doesn't do the whole thing," a staff member said while reviewing the exhibit showing park and northwest drainage phases. The staff presentation broke the project into colored phases; the board asked staff to develop a phased funding and construction strategy so work can begin on the highest‑priority segment.
Board members suggested coordinating the town's work with planned improvements by the parks department to reduce duplication and spread costs. Staff said the park wants to pursue its own upgrades, and the board discussed asking the park department to contribute a portion of the cost; the board also proposed segmenting the yellow phase into multiple subprojects in the $300,000–$600,000 range so budget votes could cover incremental work.
Staff flagged an easement issue on property formerly owned by Chuck Becker and now held by a neighboring owner (the Osan property) that must be resolved before construction on Woodland Shores storm‑sewer improvements can proceed. The board asked staff to engage with property owners and report progress.
Next steps: staff will return with phased cost estimates keyed to the board’s budget and explore formal coordination with parks staff and any potential park funding contribution.
