Residents raise pond‑dredging concerns; city reports salt shortage and activates Code Blue

Jan 20, 2026

A Heisley Park HOA letter reporting anomalies found during pond dredging was brought to Council's attention; City Manager Doug Lewis said the City has asked the court to review information. Manager Lewis also reported regional salt shortages causing rationing and announced Code Blue warming operations for homeless residents.

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During public comments, Ray Sternot, president of the Heisley Park Homeowners Association, told Council he had provided a letter and a dredging‑company report (Gradeworks Inc.) identifying anomalies discovered during pond dredging and offered that the contractor could appear to answer questions. City Manager Doug Lewis said the City had asked the court to review some of the information and would provide a response when available.

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