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Oak Run resident urges board to fund Lake 8 drainage work after water intrudes on foundations
Summary
A River Ridge resident said standing rainwater near Lake 8 is reaching home foundations and urged the board to consider regrading similar to recent Seaside work; the district engineer said similar work could address the issue and the board will consider it in the FY2025/2026 budget.
Rich Batterberry, a resident and NVR of Oak Run, told the board that residents praised recent Seaside work and asked the CDD to pursue similar measures around Lake 8, saying "Residents are asking the Board to consider something similar to their neighborhood," and raised concerns that pooled rainwater "is getting under the foundations." He added that one homeowner "incurred significant costs trying to mitigate water coming up through the floor."
District Engineer Charlie Krebs said Seaside had not been re-graded previously and recommended completing work similar to Seaside to address Lake 8 issues. Chair Bob Schultz said the matter "would be considered during the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget process," signaling the board will weigh funding and timing rather than take immediate action. The exchange closed with staff agreeing to cost estimates and to include the item in upcoming budget discussions.
The discussion arose during the public comment period and was logged for budget consideration; no motion or appropriation was made at the meeting. The board asked Mr. Krebs to obtain costs and will decide whether to include a Lake 8 repair project in next fiscal year planning.
