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Resident warns of flooding as council weighs Walnut Avenue concrete project
Summary
Homeowner Mick Ramert raised flooding concerns over proposed concrete work on Walnut Avenue; superintendent assured ditching and drop drains, and council asked for a second opinion from engineer Lee Beckman at Milano & Grunloh.
Discussion of a proposed Walnut Avenue concrete project centered on funding eligibility and drainage risks. Superintendent Shawn Durbin said questions remained about using Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds and whether sealed bids were required and suggested tabling the discussion. Police Chief Andy Schabbing suggested paving a parking lot west of the municipal building to help staff and community-room renters.
Homeowner Mick Ramert told the council concreting the west side of the bowling alley could send additional road and downspout runoff into his yard. Durbin responded that the city performs ditching and culvert jetting and plans to install two drop drains in the culverts; he agreed to obtain a second opinion from engineer Lee Beckman at Milano & Grunloh before proceeding.
