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Olympia swim coach says 3,800 signatures collected to save Evergreen Pool, urges council tour
Summary
Henry Volz, an Olympia High School swim coach, told the council his group has gathered 3,800 signatures (about 2,500 he said from Olympia/Tumwater) to save the Evergreen Pool and asked the council to meet with the aquatics community and tour the facility before decisions are made.
Henry Volz, who identified himself as the Olympia High School swim coach, told the Olympia City Council on March 17 that community members have collected 3,800 signatures in a campaign to save the Evergreen Pool and associated CRC facility.
Volz described the pool as an important community resource used for lessons, the Washington State senior games, six high school swim teams and other organized activities including police, fire and collegiate programs. He asked the council to meet with the aquatics community, tour the Evergreen Pool and compare it to the Briggs YMCA, which he said has become overutilized and damaged due to heavy use.
“Let’s sit down. Let’s talk. Let’s plan,” Volz said, urging the council not to “throw away this Monet because it needs a little restoration.” He said the petition effort included “over 2,500 from Olympia/Tumwater,” and that the facility supports camps and lessons that serve hundreds of swimmers.
Council Member Robert Vanderpool responded that the number of signatures was impressive and said he looked forward to updates on the pool’s process. The council did not take formal action on the pool at the March 17 meeting; Volz requested a meeting and tour from the aquatics community to inform future decisions.
The meeting concluded with approval of routine agenda items and the council’s adjournment at 6:12 p.m.
