The city is facing an expense to repair one storm drain.
City manager Ted Graham told the city council members Tuesday night the drain on East Main in front of McDonald's has been damaged and is collapsing along it's length.
The drain line empties into Coal Creek behind Wal Mart. It has resulted in a sinkhole about midway between Main and the creek. "It is 13-plus feet deep and goes underneath one parking lot," he said.
Graham said city crews have been busy cleaning up damage and debris from the extended heavy rains.
He pointed out people need to make preparations before the storms arrive. "The First Christian Church is available for storms. It falls upon individuals for their own safety during the storms."
Graham urged everyone not to drive through water running over the roads.
Those storms have contributed to the increased number of potholes. "We know they exist. Our people are working very hard."
He pointed out the storm sirens are outdoor warnings and designed to be heard when a person is outside.
Mayor Jennifer Clason said residents should invest in storm radios. "The cheapest ones will alarm you as well as the most expensive ones. When you can't get TV because they are painting Tulsa because Henryetta doesn't matter, these work."
The rains have held up work both at Nichols Park as well as installation of the splash pad at McCutcheon park.
Graham said mowing has just about come to a stop because workers are spending more time getting tractors out of the mud than mowing.
The combination of rain and rocky subsurface has made the Memorial Day opening of the splash pad impossible. Graham said a more realistic date is mid-to late June.
Materials for the splash pad are being stored by the city in preparation for the days they can get into the park.
Graham pointed out the disc golf course at Nichols Park has been extended to 27 holes. He praised Joshua Craig for his efforts getting the course established.
Regarding the parks, council members appointed Jill Francis and Jenetta Berry to the Parks board.