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Infrastructure Open House | May 5, 2025

Birchwood Village City CouncilTuesday, May 6, 2025
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Proposed alternative infrastructure plan for Birchwood

Comparison of current road improvement plan vs. new option

Water main replacement strategy

Storm water management and drainage mitigation

Grant funding opportunities for capital improvements

Financing strategies for infrastructure upgrades

Project timelines and phasing

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Notable Quotes (2)

The difference, you know, that $8 million just it really stuck out in my head like why are we doing this? Why not go for it for three instead of pay 11 and get not much?

— Jennifer Arsenal
Financial efficiencyJustifying the search for an alternative project plan.

If we choose to go with the new option, the city could get a new water mane, new leads to residents homes, new rebuilt roads from the ground up, concrete gutters, and storm water management for around $3 million.

— Marcus Johnson
Project scopeSummarizing the benefits of the alternative plan.

People (3)

Jennifer ArsenalMayor

Leading the town hall, introducing staff and project alternatives.

Marcus JohnsonCity Engineer

Explaining pavement ratings, road plans, drainage, and cost estimates.

1 quote

“The only way we can get our roads paid for is by doing the water mane. That's why we're going where we're trying to figure out cheaper ways to get our roads done”

Explaining the strategic link between utility work and road funding.

Scott HildebrandCity Administrator

New hire with 25+ years experience, focusing on municipal financing.

Places Mentioned

BirchwoodOakidge's DriveCedar (Road)Wildwood

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Town hall meeting at Birchwood
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