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Board flags ADA shortfall in pool design; asks consultant for redesign
Summary
After consultant Thrasher reported the pool's zero‑entry slope does not meet ADA requirements, staff and the board asked the firm for revised drawings and a meeting to resolve ramp, slope and step issues to avoid timeline delays or grant jeopardy.
City staff and commissioners told the Board of Parks and Recreation on March 27 that technical errors in the pool and splash pad design must be corrected before construction proceeds.
Chair Kyle said Thrasher informed staff that "the pool as designed does not meet ADA requirements," noting the zero‑entry slope was inadequate and the firm suggested installing a chairlift. "The 0 entry slope was not adequate and their suggestion was to include the chairlift," Kyle said. He told the board that staff rejected an initially proposed option because it would "massively inflate" costs and could triple retaining‑wall size.
John (parks staff) said the firm will provide revised renderings and will meet with staff. He explained that the board had assumed Thrasher’s designs would meet accessibility standards and that the discovery of the slope issue may require ramping changes and other adjustments near the zero‑depth entry and subsequent steps into the pool. "So we've asked them to come back and do a couple different renderings for us," John said.
Board members emphasized they do not want design errors to jeopardize grant funding or the project timeline; staff said they were continuing to work with Thrasher and may pursue further action only if the firm does not correct the problems. No formal board vote was taken; staff scheduled follow‑up meetings with Thrasher and attorneys as necessary.
Next steps: Thrasher will produce revised drawings per staff direction; staff will meet with the firm (meeting planned the following Monday) and report back to the board. The board reiterated the priority of maintaining the project schedule and preserving grant eligibility while resolving accessibility and cost concerns.
