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Council hears plan to add resident/nonresident daily pool rates and new verification procedures
Summary
Staff proposed differential daily pool pass rates ($8 resident, $10 nonresident; seniors $3/$5) and a pre‑verification process that will require patrons to register with city staff before purchasing daily passes at the pool to ensure residency and safety checks.
Canal Winchester staff presented a proposal to establish resident and nonresident daily pool pass rates and to require pre‑verification before permitting daily entry.
Amanda Jackson explained the recommended daily rate structure — $8 for residents and $10 for nonresidents for ages 2–59, and a proposed senior daily rate of $3 resident / $5 nonresident — while keeping annual membership pricing unchanged. Jackson said the city does not currently track resident versus nonresident daily passes, so revenue impacts are not precisely known.
To implement resident‑rate verification, staff proposed that patrons create and verify an account with city staff during normal business hours before buying a daily pass at the pool. The system would record residency and parental information for minors and could include a photo ID to reduce misuse. Staff also proposed a separate admissions window for daily passes and encouraged pre‑registration events prior to opening day.
Council members raised concerns about increased staff time and line delays at the pool; staff acknowledged a likely learning curve and said the changes could encourage memberships while improving accountability and safety. Council indicated broad support to bring legislation for consideration at the next council meeting.
Next steps: staff will draft the ordinance to change daily pass rates and include operational details for verification and signage before the next council meeting.
