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Council hears report on shallow detention pond; dredging cost seen as high
5756521 · August 12, 2025
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Parks and public-works staff told aldermen the shallow detention pond has recurring vegetation problems; staff said managing vegetation with dye, herbicides and grass carp costs roughly $5,000–$7,000 per year and that dredging would likely cost in the hundreds of thousands.
City staff briefed the Board of Aldermen on recurring vegetation and sediment problems at a shallow detention pond that staff maintain as part of the storm system and adjacent park amenities. Sharon (city staff member) explained the pond is very shallow — “I think the deepest part is 8 to 2 feet” — and…
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