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Council weighs options for aging Leon Valley community pool; staff to return cost estimates for repurposing
Summary
Council discussed repair, full renovation, demolition and repurposing options for the 1968 community pool at 6600 Strawflower. Staff presented repair and replacement cost estimates and the council directed staff to return with cost specifics for repurposing options including pickleball, dog park and other recreational uses.
Leon Valley’s City Council discussed the future of the Leon Valley Community Pool facility (6600 Strawflower) on Feb. 4 after staff presented repair and replacement estimates for the aging pool built circa 1968.
The nut graf: staff outlined three broad options—make targeted repairs and ADA updates, fully renovate, or demolish and repurpose the site—and councilmembers and residents debated costs, usage patterns and maintenance implications while asking staff for detailed cost comparisons for alternative recreational conversions.
Public Works Director Melinda Morts presented estimates: a set of necessary repairs (pump room repairs, replacement of skimmers and plumbing repairs and related work) was presented at about $205,000; an…
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