Residents’ Shutter Street drainage complaints prompt staff review, consultant update planned

Councilwoman Ricketts said the committee has been following repeated resident complaints about stormwater on Shutter Street and that staff exchanged emails with residents and the consultant Greenway Engineering. She noted no formal recommendation was issued and that the matter remains under study.

Corey Lewis, identified in staff materials as the city’s code enforcement officer, summarized recent field findings and resident photos, saying, "It did did overflow again today after having about 2 0.2 of an inch of rain." Committee members discussed whether routine cleaning could reduce sediment buildup and whether infrastructure upgrades upstream would be required. Staff said maintenance crews can attempt additional cleaning, but long-term relief likely requires more significant infrastructure work. The committee expects a Greenway Engineering update at the next city council meeting and additional referral back to the committee for follow-up.