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Camp Verde council weighs renovating Heritage Pool or building a new aquatic center
Summary
Council heard conceptual designs and cost estimates from Landmark Aquatics for renovating the Heritage Pool or building a new facility at the Sports Complex, directed staff to contact the school about its property plans and requested a community survey; several public commenters urged renovating the existing pool.
The Camp Verde Town Council heard competing concepts April 16 on whether to rehabilitate the Heritage Pool or build a new aquatic facility at the Sports Complex.
CIP Project Manager Martin Smith and representatives of Landmark Aquatics, including CEO Ryan Casserly and Director of Renovation Mike Stockley, presented conceptual designs and comparative cost estimates for both options. Staff said engineers examined infrastructure needs, entry reconfiguration, and potential new amenities; however, the transcript does not include specific dollar figures for the options.
Council directed staff to contact the school district to determine plans for the adjacent school property and whether the district would consider selling the land and at what cost. Council also requested that staff develop a community survey to gauge resident preference between renovating the Heritage Pool or constructing a new facility at the Sports Complex. Town Attorney Trish Stuhan outlined contract options for future agreements.
During public comment, Candra Faulkner (vice chair, Parks & Recreation Commission), Brenda Hauser and Dale Carstensen urged the council to renovate and complete outstanding filter-system work at the Heritage Pool.
Council’s direction at the meeting was to gather additional information—property plans, cost estimates with specifics, and public feedback—before returning to council for a subsequent decision. No formal motion or vote to select either option occurred on April 16.