Alpine council signs off on planning for major pool repairs after contractor briefing
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City council unanimously approved a resolution acknowledging critical conditions at the municipal pool and authorized staff to proceed with project planning and cost negotiations after a detailed presentation by Landmark Aquatic; council deferred a funding decision pending financial-adviser review at the next meeting.
The Alpine City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2026-02-12, a measure recognizing critical structural and mechanical problems at the municipal swimming pool and authorizing staff to move forward with project planning, cost negotiations and financing options.
The action followed a presentation by Alex Salcedo of Landmark Aquatic, who walked the council through a multi-part renovation plan that would include a 60-mil PVC pool liner, filter rehabilitation, a new circulation pump and pedestal, replacement of expansion joint caulking, new lane-line anchors, a portable ADA pool lift and replacement probes for the automated chemical controller. "The liner is a 60 mil liner ... it acts as a second waterproofing barrier," Salcedo said, adding the manufacturer-backed liner carries a 10-year material warranty.
Council members pressed for technical clarity and cost options. Mister Greenway told the council the pool was losing about 22,000 gallons per day, a condition Council members cited as evidence the liner option may be necessary. Landmark said the proposal is itemized so the council can remove or defer particular line items if cost savings are required.
The city manager told the council that no funds were expended at the meeting and that financing will be addressed after staff meets with municipal financial advisers later in the week. The manager said the financing component will be on the agenda at the next council meeting so the council can consider whether to use set-aside reserves, take a loan, or pursue a mixed approach.
Council members also questioned warranty terms: Salcedo said material warranties may extend 10 years while standard workmanship warranties are commonly one year. "Those are warranty terms that are pushed on me," he said, and agreed to provide additional warranty documentation on request.
What happens next: staff will supply more detailed line-item pricing, warranty documentation and financing options for council consideration at the next regular meeting. No procurement or contract award was finalized tonight.