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Council votes 3–1 to dissolve Aquatic Center ad hoc committee, citing cost constraints
Summary
The council voted 3–1 to dissolve the Aquatic Center/Community Pool ad hoc committee after members said the project is not feasible within current city finances and would likely require tens of millions in capital; Councilmember Hazel opposed, arguing community interest and future funding avenues.
Councilmember Wheeler moved and Councilmember Mathis seconded a motion to dissolve the Aquatic Center/Community Pool Ad hoc Committee, citing a lack of available funding and the high cost of constructing such a facility. Mathis said the city should prioritize revenue generation and new business recruitment before pursuing a large capital project estimated in discussion at tens of millions of dollars.
Councilmember Hazel urged continued exploration, saying the community has prioritized an aquatic center and outlining past work on the issue; she described potential funding routes and argued the ad hoc committee could help find solutions. Wheeler and Mathis pointed to budget realities and the impracticality of committing to an expensive project without funding.
The motion to dissolve the committee passed 3–1 by roll call vote. The council noted that discussion and ideas may continue informally, but the formal ad hoc committee will be dissolved.
