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Neighbors press council for details on Emerald Bay park, pond and water use
Summary
During public comment at the Dec. 2 council meeting, multiple Indianola residents urged the council to require clearer plans for the proposed park and pond in the Emerald Bay plat, asking who will maintain the park, where its water will come from and how it will meet the city's Parks and Recreation Plan goals.
Several residents near the Emerald Bay development addressed the City Council on Dec. 2 with questions about a proposed park and pond shown on the Emerald Bay preliminary plat, seeking more detail about design, water sourcing, maintenance and compatibility with the city's Parks and Recreation Plan.
Katie Damon, identified by the speaker sign-in as living at 209 West Hillcrest Drive, asked the council to require clearer identification of the park's intended use and maintenance responsibilities. "Where will all the water come that is supposed to be in this pond?" she asked, noting the site currently contains a creek and that a constructed pond with fish would require inlet and outlet arrangements and long-term care.
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