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Council approves pool renovation and authorizes $3 million financing for pool, water improvements
Summary
Snowflake council approved a renovation plan for the municipal pool and passed Resolution 2020-13 to issue a $3 million excise tax revenue obligation—$2.3M for the pool and $700,000 for water upgrades—cited at 1.92% interest.
The Snowflake Town Council on Dec. 8 approved a plan to renovate the municipal swimming pool and authorized a $3 million excise tax revenue obligation to fund the pool and water improvements.
Teresa Harvey presented updated design details for the pool renovation, including ADA parking at the street entrance to meet code and adjusted pool depths described as "3 ft. to 5 ft. to 4 ft." She said the electrical service would be upgraded from a 200-amp to a 600-amp service to run new mechanical equipment that supports air circulation. "ADA parking is by the entrance on the street to meet code compliance," Harvey said, and she explained the electrical upgrade was "needed to run the mechanical equipment that helps with air circulation."
Councilmember Allison Perkins raised parking concerns; Councilmember Byron Lewis asked about the electrical work. After discussion, the council voted to approve the renovation plan, its budget and payments made to date (motion by Lewis; second by Perkins).
Later in the meeting Brian Richards, a town staff member, presented Resolution 2020-13 proposing the sale and execution of an excise tax revenue obligation, Series 2020, to fund capital needs. Richards said the package totaled $3,000,000: $2.3 million for the pool and $700,000 for water improvements, and that the stated interest rate was 1.92%. "It is wise to conserve our cash rather than spend it on these projects," Richards said when Councilmember Cory Johnson asked why the town was borrowing rather than using on-hand funds.
Councilmember Byron Lewis moved to adopt Resolution 2020-13 and Councilmember Bob Flake seconded; the motion passed unanimously with Councilmember Lynn Johnson absent.
Why it matters: The renovation and financing commit most of the immediate capital identified for recreation and water-system work and set borrowing terms the town will carry into implementation. Upgrading electrical capacity and ADA access are central to meeting code and operational needs.
What’s next: Implementation details, contractor selections and construction scheduling were not specified in the meeting; staff will manage the project and report as required by town procedures.
