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Council hears complaints about smelly retention pond; staff says pumps await NIPSCO power, fishing to be catch-and-release
Summary
Residents reported a foul odor from a retention pond adjacent to a playground; staff said pump installation awaits power from NIPSCO and the town will add fishing rules signage and limit fishing to catch-and-release in parts of the pond after attorney review.
A council member and residents raised concerns about a large retention pond near a playground that has been retaining water and producing a bad odor. Council members asked whether the stormwater board had addressed the problem.
Staff said the project includes a pump system but that the pumps cannot operate because power has not yet been brought to the site by the utility. “NIPSCO is a little bit behind in getting the getting the power brought to that,” a committee member said, explaining the pumps are waiting for electrical service before circulation will begin.
Council members discussed notifying nearby residents and whether the town should post information on its website or social media; staff said they would consider targeted notifications to the affected neighborhood rather than a townwide notice. The council also discussed fishing rules for the west side of the pond and said they plan to post signage after attorney review; council members noted catch-and-release would apply in designated areas.
No immediate remediation beyond coordination with the utility and contractor was authorized at the meeting; staff said they would follow up and provide updates to the council and affected residents.
