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North Ogden hears strong public push to cover North Shore Aquatic Center; council asks for more research
Summary
A wide public turnout urged North Ogden City Council to cover North Shore Aquatics for year-round use. Staff presented rough cost ranges and operating estimates; council asked for more refined cost estimates, potential partner commitments from neighboring jurisdictions, and a citizen-led proposal before pursuing a funding path.
A large group of swimmers, parents and coaches urged the North Ogden City Council on Oct. 28 to cover the North Shore Aquatic Center so the pool can operate year-round. Speakers from local swim clubs, high schools and community groups described long commutes to swim practice, lost participation in local clubs and benefits for youth and seniors from expanded aquatic programming.
City aquatics manager Justin (last name not provided) told the council he would support year-round operation if the council asked him to run it, but warned covering and operating the facility would add new capital and operating costs. Staff presented conceptual options — from temporary inflatable “bubbles” to a permanent air-dome structure — and a wide range of first-year capital estimates. Justin said a permanent air-dome estimate used in staff discussion ranged…
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