Fishers Board News Today

Shortly after passing the $50-a-day parking fee for the park, Fishers, Indiana, officials denied it was a form of discrimination.

The Fishers City Council could vote next week on a new fee schedule. Under the proposed changes, nonresidents also will be able to pay at the gate, unlike last year when they were required to pay in advance.

All nine members of the council—seven Republicans and two Democrats—are running for reelection

The city expects more than 150,000 visitors will come to the park during beach season between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Another 100,000 people are anticipated during the cooler months of the year.

Fishers, Indianapolis and Citizens Energy are quacking down on scofflaw duck hunters at Geist Reservoir.

Fishers has hired engineering firms to design a $20 million City Hall that will double as an art center and a recreation center.