City considers southwest stormwater improvements By Sheryl Roadcap - sroadcap@sidneydailynews.com SIDNEY — A study of the southwest stormwater improvements was discussed during the Sidney City Council teleconference meeting Monday evening. Public Works Director Jon Crusey led a discussion seeking direction from City Council about the improvements. Due to occasional flooding of the western portion of Emerson Electric’s west parking area on Campbell Road and loading docks on the north side of the Auria facility on Schlater Drive, Crusey said Choice One Engineering was contracted to analyze the drainage area and recommend improvements to the watershed and outlet. Ryan Lefeld, P.E., of Choice One Engineering, provided council with the background on the localized flooding problems. He displayed maps detailing the proposed improvements options, including retention basins, concrete channels and a box culvert to help alleviate the problems. The total project is estimated to cost $9,194,673.