Chair Kyler Cox convened the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for an update and discussion on a proposed outdoor pool, and board members agreed to ask staff to place the item on the board's next meeting agenda for a formal recommendation to City Council.

The presentation from Director Rivera and Park Superintendent Guy Reynolds outlined demand pressures on the existing aquatic center and preliminary design and operational considerations for a new outdoor pool. Rivera said swim lessons currently “can only take 10 participants per age group, which equates to only 30 participants for our swim lessons a session,” and that lessons “fill up the same day that they open for registration.” She added, “We are a water town,” to explain the department’s priority on increasing swim access.

Reynolds reviewed technical and cost-related details, including proposed filtration and disinfection approaches and staffing needs. “We are not going to be utilizing … an ozone generator station,” Reynolds said; “for logistics, but for cost, UV is just as good.” He described the proposed foot‑print as “25 yard by 25 meter. So it’s 75 by 82, and that is a 10 lane lap pool,” and noted the project will require certified pool operators and additional lifeguards.

Why it matters: Board members cited persistent community demand for swim lessons, lap swim and special events and said a second pool would relieve scheduling conflicts at the existing facility. Several board members, including Council Member Cameron Moses, noted the City’s capital improvement plan allows spending to begin July 1, and urged careful cost and program design.

Discussion focused on program priorities versus competitive swimming needs. Rivera said the pool is being built “for the community first in mind” while aiming to accommodate high‑school and other stakeholders. Board members asked about shade structures, spectator bleachers and whether the footprint would encroach on parking; staff replied the preliminary footprint shown would not encroach on the parking lot and that shade structures are included in master design considerations.

Procedural outcome: Board members debated whether the item allowed board action because the item was agendized as an “update and discussion.” After discussion, board member Tyler (name in transcript not fully specified) moved to direct staff to add a future agenda item that would allow the advisory board to make a formal recommendation to City Council regarding the outdoor pool; the motion was seconded and the board moved to place the item on the next appropriate meeting agenda so a formal recommendation could be considered.

Next steps: City staff told the board the project will return more frequently to the board in the new fiscal year after July 1, when funds become available. Council Member Cameron Moses said any final plans and budget will be presented to City Council when ready.

Board members and staff emphasized the project remains preliminary: no final design, contract, ordinance or budget adoption occurred at the meeting.