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Council hears $43M retrofit estimate for pool, favors exploring new Miller Street site
Summary
City staff presented a $43 million estimate (including soft costs) to renovate the existing aquatic center; councilors expressed broad support for pursuing a new recreation complex site (Miller Street) instead of an expensive retrofit that would consume park land and deliver limited dry‑side revenue.
City staff presented preliminary cost estimates and concept plans for two options to meet McMinnville’s recreation needs: an extensive renovation of the existing aquatic facility and a new recreation center at a Miller Street site.
An initial analysis from engineering and architecture consultants estimated a deep renovation of the current pool site would require extensive mechanical, structural and code upgrades. With a conservative contingency and an estimated 32% for soft costs, staff reported the total renovation budget could reach roughly $43 million. The renovation concept would preserve…
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