City of Moorhead Sandbag Dike Removal Update
NEWS RELEASE
March 29, 2010
For further information, please contact:
Michael Redlinger, City Manager
(218) 299-5308
City of Moorhead Sandbag Dike Removal Update
Homeowners with sandbag dikes to receive a letter from the City authorizing removal
With river levels approaching 31 feet, the City Engineer has authorized the removal of
sandbag dikes from private property in the City of Moorhead. Homeowners may now begin
to remove their sandbag dikes, placing sandbags on the street, leaving the gutter near the
curb unobstructed for drainage. City crews will pick up the sandbags as soon as possible.
The Mayor and City Council will discuss providing sandbag dike removal assistance to
homeowners at the April 12 City Council meeting. If approved, homeowners will be
provided with a “Right of Entry” form which will permit the City’s contractor to enter private
property and remove sandbag dikes for those owners who are in need of assistance. City
authorized contractors would begin dike removal the week of April 19.
