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Consent calendar: The council approved the consent calendar, which included adoption of the Jan. 27, 2025 meeting minutes, acceptance of Planning Commission minutes for Dec. 3, 2024, acceptance of the Planning Commission 2024 year in review, reappointment of Gerald Wilkowitz and Anthony Bond to the Planning Commission, and appointment of Amanda Whitmore to the Planning Commission. The motion carried.

Stormwater repairs at Fifth and Ransom streets: Staff reported a developing sinkhole at the intersection of Fifth and Ransom and additional storm pipe failure on a nearby private drive. The project was listed as high priority in the city's stormwater master plan. After soliciting bids, the council authorized the city manager to execute a contract with Tidewater Contractors for $51,500 to complete the work. Council discussed bid variances and noted one other bid was substantially higher; the motion carried.

Letter to Governor Kotek regarding Lone Ranch housing project: The council authorized the mayor to sign a letter asking the governor to suspend new requirements tied to a recently enacted wildfire hazard map so the Lone Ranch workforce housing project could proceed as planned. The council asked that copies be sent to the local state senator, state representative and legislative leaders; the motion carried. Council staff noted the development has been in planning since 2009 and said the original development plan identified roughly 990 units.

Appointment to regional transportation commission: The council authorized City Manager Tim Rundell to serve as the city's primary representative to the Southwest Area Commission on Transportation (SWACT). Council members emphasized the value of having a local representative coordinate on ODOT projects and grant opportunities.

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The extension follows a memorandum of understanding the city entered into in spring 2023 with SCCA to operate the municipal pool and evaluate longer seasons and alternative management structures. City staff reported the 2024 contract budgeted $80,000 for the three‑month season and that SCCA is seeking an $88,000 baseline for the standard three‑month season and an optional six‑month budget totaling $150,000 if May and September–October are added.

SCCA president Val Erling told the council the volunteer organization encountered higher propane costs than anticipated during the winter pilot and requested the city release a previously approved $10,000 buffer for winter expenses. \"We encountered much higher propane costs than we anticipated,\" Erling said, adding SCCA has applied for grants and engaged a local grant writer to cover part of the request and that the group is seeking a more experienced manager to run expanded operations.

Public commenters, including several residents and former lifeguards, urged a longer season. A written comment from Phoebe Skinner of Gold Beach said: \"I strongly urge the council to consider expanding the swimming pool season. Doing so would offer more opportunities for community engagement, health, education, and pride.\" Other residents cited swim training for youth, rehabilitation and senior exercise, and Coast Guard training needs.

Councilors and staff discussed funding options. Staff said the additional $62,000 (the difference between $88,000 and $150,000) could be addressed during the upcoming budget process and that the city could reallocate funds to cover the request. Council members noted SCCA's reported increase in revenue and grant fundraising: staff cited a 57% increase in core revenue year‑over‑year and a 283.85% increase in donation and grant receipts compared with the prior fiscal year.

Several councilors encouraged staff to pursue state grant opportunities, including a State Parks recreation facility grant cycle that opens April 1 and awards roughly $28 million statewide. Councilor discussion noted such grants typically provide up to 60% of project costs with a 40% local match and that preparing a grant application for a covered/enclosed pool would take additional planning and design work.

Council action: the motion to authorize the six‑month extension and associated city funding passed. A separate motion to process the $10,000 final payment for the 2024 winter pilot also passed.

Why it matters: The extension aims to expand swim instruction, youth programs and year‑round exercise and therapy opportunities while keeping management and operating costs largely off city staff. SCCA said it is actively seeking grant funding but needs a city backstop to commit to staffing and longer hours in 2025.

Implementation notes and next steps: SCCA will continue grant applications and finalize its financial audit for 2024. City staff said the request will be considered within the city's 2025 budget process and that any unused funds previously provided would be returned to the city under the existing partnership practice.

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Votes at a glance: Brookings council approves planning reappointments, stormwater repairs, Lone Ranch letter and transportation appointment

Brookings council OKs six-month pool season extension, authorizes $10,000 winter payment to operator