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Resident urges clearer planning and transparency for proposed $25 million pool replacement
Summary
A resident told the council the city's website and public records lack updates on a council action for $35,000 to study pool roof repairs and said the $25 million replacement figure lacks supporting studies, cost breakdowns and an identified funding strategy.
During the public comment period Pat Kilher addressed the council about the Kittitas Memorial Pool and the need for clearer public information and planning.
Kilher said the city's pool webpage does not reflect a prior September council action that amended the budget by $35,000 for engineering and design of a new sloped roof. He told the council that while press reports have cited a $25 million estimate for replacing the pool, there is no posted feasibility study, cost breakdown or adopted financial plan supporting that number in the public record. Kilher characterized the $25 million figure as "aspirational rather than planned" and urged the city to provide public documentation, a clear timeline and a funding strategy if the pool is to be treated as a capital priority.
Council members acknowledged the comment; staff did not provide a specific update to the pool webpage during the meeting. Kilher requested timely public documentation and transparent planning for capital improvements related to recreation facilities.
