Richfield Council hears $4.2M pool renovation plan; architects propose base scope, alternates and energy upgrades

Richfield officials and consultants presented a scope, schedule and budget for a renovation of the city’s outdoor pool during the July 22 work session, proposing a base project intended to “reset the life” of the facility and extend service for roughly another 10–20 years while listing alternates for additional amenities and mechanical upgrades.

The project team — represented by JLG Architects (Adam Barnett and Zach Finstrom), pool specialist Nick Owoski and construction‑management advisor Will from Loeffler — described a base construction estimate for structural and finish work and a total project budget currently set near $4.2 million. “The project goal is really to kind of reset the life on your pool, so that you can get another 20 out of it,” Adam Barnett said.

Nut graf: The base scope prioritizes a new plaster finish for the main lap pool, waterproofing and repairs, refinishing the water slide, replacing aging diving towers with one new tower and limited bathhouse upgrades; major mechanical and filter equipment replacements were identified as desirable but exceed the current budget and were scoped as alternates or future capital projects.

Key budget and…