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Parks staff say pool residency rule eased crowding but hygiene incidents forced temporary closures; council asks for follow‑up
Summary
Parks staff reported the trial of a residents‑first policy at the municipal pool reduced nonresident crowding but led to operational issues including hygiene incidents that closed pools temporarily. Staff told the committee they will continue the residency policy and suggested work with school safety and pantries to address ancillary needs.
Parks staff and council members reviewed this summer’s operation of the city pools after the draft budget retained a modest pool maintenance budget while proposing residency rules for one municipal pool. Parks staff said restricting one city pool to city residents during high‑demand periods reduced nonresident crowding.
Operational outcomes and challenges: Parks staff…
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