The restrictor is the approximately six foot by six foot panel located on the left side of the Edloe Street bridge. This view is looking north toward West U. Photo Jim Shields.
Here are two taped conversations worth listening to:
Selection One
Selection Two
These conversations were taped by West U City Manager, Mike Ross, when he was speaking to County Commissioner, Steve Radak.
It is clear from Commissioner Radak's position that:
1. The restrictor was installed with everyone's knowledge because West U could not solve our flood water problems by creating problems for our neighbors downstream.
2. The county never had a solution to the downstream problem.
3. Commissioner Radak said that our citizens should know that our new flood control system is an "inferior system" and that it was designed as a "two year flood" system - not even a "five year flood system."
4. Commissioner Radak said that the restrictor problem will not be solved overnight and that, even though we may think we will fix it with no cost, it will cost a lot.
From what I can discern with my limited knowledge of this issue, we can remove the restrictor when we find a catchment basin. That will cost money.
How much money?
and
When will this happen?
- are the questions of the day.
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