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Parks commission and volunteers press for YMCA pool expansion, outline fundraising options
Summary
The Parks and Events Commission reported broad public support for a proposed YMCA community center expansion that includes a pool, and outlined fundraising strategies including naming rights, bricks, events and a GoFundMe. Council heard YMCA usage data from a liaison report.
The Snoqualmie Parks and Events Commission told the city council on July 28 that residents responding at recent events were overwhelmingly supportive of a proposed expansion of the YMCA community center that would add aquatics, gym floor, activity rooms and locker-room space.
Commission member Emily Anderson said the commission observed strong positive feedback at the splash-pad grand opening and a "Big Truck Day" event and presented a community easel where most comments were supportive. Anderson said one recurring concern from residents was whether pool access would be limited to YMCA members; she said council staff and commissioners told residents there would be days when the pool…
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