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Council authorizes heat exchanger repair at Crookston pool; community donors and staff outline larger repair needs
Summary
The Crookston City Council approved immediate repairs to the Crookston Community Swimming Pool, including replacement of a corroded heat exchanger; community group Benefit Crookston pledged $10,000 toward repairs and council directed staff to prioritize the heat exchanger while cataloging additional deferred maintenance.
The Crookston City Council approved a resolution authorizing repairs to the Crookston Community Swimming Pool, with staff identifying the pool’s heat exchanger as the immediate priority and Benefit Crookston pledging $10,000 toward the repair.
At a council meeting staff described the removed heat exchanger as heavily corroded—“when I tapped on it … my finger went right through it,” the pool supervisor said— and gave an installed-price estimate of roughly $17,800. City staff explained the pool’s budget situation: the pool’s user-fee revenue was budgeted at about $30,000 and year-to-date collections were $31,062, meaning current receipts have met projections but some revenue (season passes) may taper. Staff estimated the total near-term repair needs at approximately $39,587, including tile work and three underwater light repairs; after the $10,000 pledged by Benefit Crookston, staff said the bill for this year’s repairs would be reduced substantially and that internal building-maintenance funds could be transferred to cover remaining immediate costs.
Council discussion focused on prioritizing the heat exchanger so the pool can reopen, while deferring nonurgent work (some lights and portions of tile repair) to the next budget year if necessary. Pool staff and councilmembers agreed that if the pool is drained for one repair, it is efficient to combine tasks; staff said the tile repair requires a drain and that delaying tile work could increase future costs. The council also encouraged community engagement on a long-term plan for the pool and recreation facilities; several speakers urged a community needs assessment and public input on whether to renovate the pool or pursue a larger recreation center project.
The resolution carried on roll call. Staff was directed to accept the $10,000 pledge, proceed with the heat-exchanger repair as budget allows, and return to the council with a prioritized maintenance list and timeline.
