Committee recommends final design for Robin Hood Park pool renovation

The Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee on Tuesday recommended that City Council approve final design and authorize the city manager to bid and construct the baseline Robin Hood Park pool renovation.

Karathis Kenesee, parks and recreation director, introduced CHA project manager Mike Moonen, who outlined two primary options for Phase 1: a basic rehabilitation (liner replacement, mechanical repairs, ADA access stair and possible targeted deck replacement) and an enhanced option that would add a zero‑depth (beach) entry. Moonen said the pool currently “has ADA access issues” and described a leak that “causes it to lose 5,000 to 8,000 gallons a day.” He presented line‑item estimates that put the base project budget at about $894,640 and a total with overhead, profit and contingency “just over $1,100,000.”

Committee members and residents asked detailed questions about egress, ADA compliance, staffing and the feasibility of adding a beach entry later. Moonen confirmed the building would retain two means of egress after the proposed door modifications and acknowledged that a beach entry would increase pool volume and require mechanical upgrades and likely at least one additional lifeguard. After discussion about phasing and value‑engineering options for the pool deck, the committee voted unanimously to recommend the staff/consultant design that fits within current budget constraints and allows planning for future add‑ons if funding becomes available.