Town of Lee

Stormwater Vulnerability Assessment

The First Public Meeting has been scheduled!

The first public meeting will be held at the Town Hall on January 22nd at 5:30 PM. Light refreshments will be available. On this meeting the public will be informed about the project, its goals and planned outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to provide your input and local knowledge, foster collaboration in addressing vulnerabilities, desired outcomes, and solutions.

Project Information

In line with our dedication to infrastructure enhancement and the protection of our community from flooding and environmental risks, the Town of Lee, in partnership with SEH Inc., is undertaking the first Stormwater Vulnerability Assessment.

This assessment represents a significant initiative to evaluate the performance of our stormwater systems during periods of heavy rainfall and to identify areas that may be susceptible to flooding.

We are committed to ensuring that this process remains inclusive and transparent. As such, the Town invites input from residents, organizations, businesses, and all community stakeholders interested in contributing to the development of the Vulnerability Assessment.

Three public meetings will be held for residents, scheduled thoughtfully to accommodate work commitments. Further details, including meeting dates and opportunities for engagement, will be made available on this page.

Residents interested in volunteering, please click the blue Volunteer button on the top right of this page for available opportunities. We value your participation and perspective. Your contributions are vital to ensuring our stormwater planning is responsive to the experiences and needs of the Lee community.

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to enhancing the safety and resilience of our town.

We need your input!

We need your input to help identify flooding areas. On this map, please provide a pin at the flooding locations. In the comment section, please give a description of the area (closest address or intersection), describe the extent of the flooding (how often do you see this area flood, estimated area and depth of the flood water – if you can estimate it safely), and how long before the water substantially disappears.

You will also have an opportunity at the public meeting to do this if you prefer that option.

We encourage everyone to come to the public meetings.

Map instructions:

  • Click the "Leave a Comment!" button.

  • Click on the map to add a point. You can click-and-drag and zoom in-and-out on the map to locate the desired area.

  • Add your Comment such as a description of the area (closest address or intersection), describe the extent of the flooding (how often do you see this area flood, estimated area and depth of the flood water – if you can estimate it safely), and how long before the water substantially disappears.

  • Click "Submit".

  • Feel free to "thumbs up" Comments you like and "thumbs down" Comments you dislike.

Timeline

October 22, 2025

  • Kickoff meeting with Town officials

January 2026

  • 1st Steering Committee Meeting - 1/8/2026

  • 1st Public Outreach Meeting - 1/22/206 5:30PM at Town Hall.

January 2026 - March 2026

  • Draft plan development

February/March 2026

  • 2nd Steering Committee Meeting

  • 2nd Public Outreach Meeting

April 2026

  • Community feedback incorporated into the plan.

April/May 2026

  • 3rd Steering Committee Meeting

June 2026

  • Final Steering Committee Meeting and Presentation of the Final VA to Council

  • Public Presentation of the Final VA

  • Plan Submittal to the State

Meet the Team

  • James Ruzicka

    MAYOR

  • Sona Hayslett

    TOWN MANAGER

  • Rita Banhunyadi

    PROJECT MANAGER

  • Angly Ulschmid

    WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER

  • Mark Christenson

    MODELING SPECIALIST