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Board approves using MSD funds for Fen Park stormwater design; Cochran Engineering proposal discussed
Summary
City staff will use $60,000 of MSD stormwater funding toward design work for chronic flooding at Fen Park; Cochran Engineering submitted a $97,000 design proposal and aldermen agreed to proceed with design to enable construction next year.
The board authorized staff to pursue design work to address chronic flooding at Fen Park using the city’s annual MSD stormwater allocation.
Public Works explained that the city is eligible for $60,000 yearly from MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District) for stormwater and erosion control projects and recommended using that funding for design by Cochran Engineering. Cochran submitted a design proposal priced at about $97,000, based on a percentage of estimated construction costs; staff said they expect construction to follow in the next year if design is completed.
Aldermen and staff discussed the scope — including leaving open ditches where feasible and avoiding full underground storm-sewer replacement and associated water-quality compliance obligations that trigger more extensive permitting. Board members asked about project extent and local business impacts along the corridor; staff said the work addresses silted culverts, blocked approaches and roadside drainage that cause transient flash flooding and impede access for local businesses during heavy rain.
A motion to use the MSD allocation to fund design work and proceed with Cochran’s proposal passed by voice vote. Staff will return with more detailed cost breakdowns and a construction timeline.
