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Residents press city to fix Sherman Crossing detention-pond issues and consider bioswales or public–private green-space funding
Summary
Multiple residents and local university experts urged the council to work with neighborhoods and consider lower-cost blue-green infrastructure (bioswales) instead of expensive retention ponds, and asked the city to consider partnering on land acquisition and grants for neighborhood green space at Hercules Basin.
Residents from the Sherman Crossing area and nearby neighborhoods addressed the council during public comment, describing longstanding problems with a detention pond that they said is now an eyesore, produces odors and mosquitoes, and has had fish kills after herbicide treatments arranged by an HOA. Kathleen Davis, a long-term neighbor, and other residents urged the city to help find a collaborative solution. Leah Atkinson (staff) and other city staff told speakers that building a full retention pond was cost-prohibitive and that staff remain open to collaborative solutions.
Dr. Jamie Baxter Slye (University of North Texas) and other presenters advocated for blue‑green infrastructure and bioswales as lower‑cost, ecological alternatives that can improve water quality, reduce maintenance and provide habitat. Shelley Peterson and community members suggested a public–private funding approach and requested the city consider purchasing adjacent parcels to create a community park and wetland amenity. Councilors and staff acknowledged the concerns and suggested continued dialogue and coordination with departments and Marcom for community outreach.
