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Commission hears update on Pledge Plunge campaign, pool repairs and lifeguard training
Summary
Commissioners were updated on capital campaign naming opportunities, pool equipment installation, a warranty claim for an instructional pool liner, heaters delivery, mural selection and a recent surge in trained lifeguards; the plunge timeline remains on track according to staff and committee members.
Commissioners received a substantive update on the Pledge Plunge capital campaign and multiple operational items at the city’s aquatic facilities, and commissioners said projects remain on schedule.
Vice Chairperson Kelly Watson summarized recent aquatics developments for the commission, saying the capital campaign has opened naming opportunities and that donors can “buy a tile for as low as $1,500” with additional tiers up to $15,000 and beyond. Kelly said organizers intend the tiered approach to allow both major donors and regular community members to participate.
Kelly and staff reported the pool’s new equipment has been installed and that heaters needed for upcoming work have been delivered to the yard. Staff also described an instructional pool liner defect that staff are pursuing under warranty and said the vendor is coordinating with the Wiseburn district to use warranty coverage. Kelly said the instructional pool liner “has to be replaced because there's a problem with it, but it's under warranty.”
The commission heard that Hilltop lessons and programming are operating daily, that 28 new lifeguards have recently been trained, and that water polo held a successful tournament with seven qualifying teams. Kelly said the municipal plunge project remains “on track” and not off the critical path, and she said a punch list of additional items will be addressed while the pool is closed for planned work.
Commissioners also learned that a mural committee from the arts group recommended a design and will present a recommendation to the City Council; that recommendation will bypass the commission due to the project process and timing. Staff noted some aquatics-related items will similarly be presented directly to council and not return to the commission before the council votes.
No formal action was taken; the item was an informational update and committee members said they will continue to coordinate with council and staff on the remaining schedule and funding outreach.
