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Council Discusses Pool Hours and Lifeguard Staffing; Chair Says Close Pool If No Patrons
Summary
Council members discussed recurring early pool closures and low attendance; the chair said staff should close the pool if lifeguards are scheduled but no swimmers are present to avoid financial losses.
Council members discussed recent pool-hour questions, noting concerns about lifeguard scheduling and low attendance. Members said there have been instances where lifeguards were sent home because few or no patrons were present; the chair said that if closures continue when no people are using the facility, "let's close it" to avoid ongoing losses.
Members also discussed posting and notification practices for hours changes and noted they have received few complaints. The conversation ended with the council suggesting continued monitoring of attendance and staffing, and directing staff to follow existing expectations for when to open or close the pool based on patron presence.
No formal policy change occurred at the meeting; the exchange was recorded as guidance and operational direction for staff.
