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Skagway committee, recreation board revive pool and ADA planning
Summary
At the Aug. 26 committee meeting, the Skagway Recreation Board and recreation director renewed calls for a community pool and urged combining senior services, ADA upgrades and transportation planning; committee members noted prior studies, likely seasonal use, and maintenance cost concerns.
Courtney Ellingson, speaking for the Skagway Recreation Board, told the Health, Education & Welfare Committee the board has resumed long‑ and short‑term planning and that a community pool remains a “lofty but very valuable goal.” Ellingson said prior studies and architecture work existed but that planning stalled during the pandemic.
Jason Verhaeg, recreation director, urged integrating senior services, provider…
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