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Resident warns council that development could worsen flooding at Minnie Creek
Summary
Longtime planning commissioner and resident Bill Eichenberg told council he has historical maps showing 'Minnie Creek' and said retention ponds tied to development could overflow into the creek; he said county soil-and-water officials have not responded to concerns.
At the June 9 meeting, resident and former Planning Commission member Bill Eichenberg raised concerns about stormwater and trees linked to a nearby development, citing historical maps and backyard photos showing prior floods.
"So, he calls it Minnie Creek because it is Minnie Creek," Eichenberg said, noting he found the name on an 1800s map. He warned that proposed retention ponds feeding into Minnie Creek could overflow when the creek is already high, causing flooding on adjacent properties. He also criticized Cuyahoga County Soil and Water Conservation for what he described as a lack of timely responses to residents' queries.
Council did not take action on the resident's request during the meeting; Service Director Joe Borczuch later described ongoing storm-sewer projects in other parts of town and said the Pineway/Bagley storm sewer is on schedule. No formal mitigation measure for Minnie Creek was approved at the session.
