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Residents raise complaints about rentals, marijuana, parking and pickleball amenities

Village of Michiana Council · May 9, 2025
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Summary

During public comment residents raised concerns about marijuana use and car congestion at rental properties, parking and dog-leash issues, and requests to improve pickleball facilities including a liaison and bathroom access.

Multiple residents used the public comment period at the May 9 meeting to raise quality-of-life concerns. Pam Schutt complained about the "use of marijuana and the number of cars at one of the rental properties near her home," and Council indicated the issue is under review with the village attorney and police. Bruce Hirsch and others also expressed worries about renters, parking and dogs off-leash.

Recreation users sought operational changes: Mike Mayfield requested a pickleball liaison, better bathroom access and allowance for court barricades. Mark Zello praised Building Inspector Bill Lambert for responsiveness, and Mark Brown warned the council to be aware that the "Government was pulling grants," raising budget and funding uncertainty concerns for village programs.