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Council approves pool manager wage changes amid staffing shortages and reduced hours
Summary
Council approved a resolution adjusting pool manager positions and wages while members discussed reduced hours, lifeguard staffing shortages, a leaking pool boiler, and efforts to recruit certified lifeguards.
The council approved a resolution amending pool manager positions and wages and discussed operational challenges at the municipal pool.
Staff reported a recent boiler leak rendered the pool heater unusable for now and that quotes are being sought to repair or replace the unit; the pool remains open for the current season but may need the heater for next spring. Council discussed reduced operating hours driven by staffing shortages and an ongoing difficulty recruiting certified lifeguards despite lowering the minimum age requirement in the past.
Members described attempts to split manager hours (Kelly and Audrey were discussed as sharing duties) and acknowledged wage and scheduling adjustments were being used to reduce labor costs. Councilors urged creative recruitment incentives, suggested targeted outreach and potential signing bonuses, and asked staff to provide year‑to‑date wage comparisons to assess cost impacts. The resolution to amend positions and set wages passed on roll call.
