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Committee discusses possible dog-swim fundraiser at aquatic center; seeks cost details
Summary
Committee members reviewed state pool code (ATCP 76) and operations implications for hosting a dog-swim at the aquatic center as a possible fundraiser. Members asked staff to gather cost and regulatory details; no action was taken.
The Parks & Recreation Committee discussed the potential of hosting a “dog day” swim at the village aquatic center as a community fundraiser, but took no vote and asked staff to collect more information.
Staff referenced the state pool code (ATCP 76) and provided the section of the code related to dog swims; committee members noted the code was updated to formally allow dog swims in 2023. The main operational concerns were chemical costs and cleanup: staff said a dog swim would require a full pool cleaning and a "super-chlorination" step before the following season, increasing chemical usage and staff time.
Committee members asked staff to compile a clearer cost breakdown and to contact other municipalities (and the local health inspectors) with experience running similar events. If the committee decides to pursue the idea, staff said the event would typically be scheduled the last day of the season, limited to a short window, and could be run as a closed, ticketed fundraiser to limit operational disruption.
No motion was made; staff will report back with cost estimates and peer-community experiences.
