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Neighbors warn proposed school site could worsen drainage and basement flooding
Summary
Residents said the slough at the east field drains toward Highway 34 and that additional runoff from industrial development could increase flooding risk for nearby homes, calling for the board to address drainage before reconfiguring the field.
Multiple residents raised drainage and basement‑flooding concerns tied to the east‑side field that is under consideration for school development. Mike warned the slough feeding that field drains from the south side of Highway 34 and that future growth on the south side of the highway will increase roof and parking‑lot runoff; "Some of us already have water problems in our basements," he said.
Another resident, Lisa, said pumping options are limited for neighbors and suggested alternative land uses such as a community garden to reduce traffic and site impacts. Board members did not record an engineering response at the meeting; residents asked the board to bring technical analysis back to a public session before finalizing site plans.
