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Winifred council hears costly pool repairs; fundraising discussed
Summary
Council learned the municipal pool needs major repairs — circuit boards ($2,800), chimney replacement and side‑wall crack repairs — and discussed a family fun night fundraiser and HB 355 payments received.
Council members reported multiple significant maintenance issues at the Winifred municipal pool during the July 8 meeting.
Treasurer Krista Ness and Mayor Shirley Dyer noted the town received the first payment from HB 355 for last year’s pool work, and contractor Jeremy Carr completed the second phase of concrete work. Council members then reported additional problems: both pool heater circuit boards reportedly must be replaced (estimated at $2,800), the chimney needs replacement and large cracks were found in the pool’s side walls, all of which would make repairs costly.
Mayor Shirley Dyer and Council Person Kristin Carlstrom discussed fundraising ideas to cover repair costs, including holding a family fun night in August and seeking support from Triangle Telephone for fundraising or fee assistance. No formal funding decision or appropriation was made at the meeting; council members will continue to develop fundraising plans and seek bids for necessary repairs.
Why it matters: the pool is a community recreation asset; extensive structural and mechanical repairs could require significant local funds or external grants. The council discussed short‑term fundraising steps while repairs and bids are further evaluated.
Next steps: obtain repair bids and formal cost estimates and return to council for funding decisions.
