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Pool committee reports about $250,000 raised; community favors lessons and lifeguarded water
Summary
The Pool Committee told the Newell City Council it has raised roughly $250,000 over three years and that survey and public meetings show strong interest in swimming lessons and lifeguarded water; a swim pond concept drew mixed to negative feedback.
The Pool Committee reported to the Newell City Council on Feb. 2 that it has raised approximately $250,000 toward a proposed new pool and has held public meetings and a survey that generated about 90 responses.
According to the committee, survey respondents prioritized swimming lessons and lifeguarded water. A splash pad was frequently mentioned as a desirable feature. The committee said a swim pond concept received mixed to negative feedback in meetings and surveys. The clerk noted the meeting packet was incomplete in some respects, which created information gaps for council members.
Committee members said their work has extended over three years of fundraising and planning. Councilmembers acknowledged the strong public interest but did not take formal action at the meeting beyond noting the report. The committee and the Community Foundation have had informal discussions, and the Community Foundation expressed interest in partnering on potential grant or fundraising activities.
Next steps were not specified in the transcript; council members did not vote on pool funding or design at this meeting.
