Smithtown Pond/Shorewood Oaks drainage update, March 11, 2021
Smithtown Stormwater Pond Project
Shorewood Oaks Drainage Improvements
Western Shorewood Drainage Study implementation
Tree removal and preservation plan
Construction timeline and phasing
Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail detour
Groundwater and well water impact analysis
Mosquito control and pond maintenance
Native habitat and pollinator restoration
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (3)
The hydraulics and water quality of the overall watershed will be greatly improved.
They are still considered moving water because there's enough water moving through those on a regular basis that you're not creating the stagnant condition.
If I don't see them there I will feel as though additional review is going to be required.
People (6)
Greg LarueCity AdministratorCity of Shorewood administrator facilitating the open house meeting.
City of Shorewood administrator facilitating the open house meeting.
Andrew BuddyCity EngineerLead engineer overseeing the design and technical aspects of the drainage projects.
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Lead engineer overseeing the design and technical aspects of the drainage projects.
“The hydraulics and water quality of the overall watershed will be greatly improved by allowing upstream water to drain quicker.”
Explaining the technical benefits of the Smithtown pond project during the presentation.
Larry BrownDirector of Public WorksPublic works official addressing maintenance and operational concerns.
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Public works official addressing maintenance and operational concerns.
“The ponds as designed while they do have a permanent wet pool they are still considered moving water because there's enough water moving through those.”
Addressing concerns regarding potential stagnant water and mosquito breeding.
Mr. YelsieResidentLocal resident concerned about maintenance, flooding, and water table impact.
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Local resident concerned about maintenance, flooding, and water table impact.
“I've listed about 12 variables that I wanted to make sure were incorporated in that plan.”
Requesting transparency and detailed engineering review for resident concerns.
AmyResidentLocal resident inquiring about water levels and maintenance protocols.
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Local resident inquiring about water levels and maintenance protocols.
“Do you anticipate them to always be full or kind of really fluctuate and will there be any of those... smells and things?”
Asking about pond management and potential nuisance issues.
Jim ElderResidentResident living adjacent to the project site concerned about erosion.
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Resident living adjacent to the project site concerned about erosion.
“I have had concerns over the years about the the gradual creek that is is naturally moving in.”
Discussing erosion risks near his garage.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Open house meeting regarding Shorewood Oaks and Smithtown pond projects