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Council hears plans for pool improvements, parks maintenance and a contested library fence proposal
Summary
Staff proposed pool repairs and small capital purchases for parks, and presented a $20,000 wrought-iron fence proposal for the library parcel that council members questioned given potential relocation plans and alternative cost-sharing options.
Staff described modest capital projects for parks and the swimming pool—replacement chairs, an ice machine and a $72,000 sandblasting/rehab item for the pool—and said parks’ largest ongoing expense is mowing. Councilors praised lifeguard staff and discussed tracking attendance and revenue to guide program decisions.
On a separate item, staff proposed a $20,000 wrought-iron fence for part of the library parcel. Several council members raised concerns about spending on a fence if the city and library plan to relocate parts of library services to a new building in coming years. Alternatives were discussed including lower-cost fencing, in-house labor, cost-sharing with the library fund, or asking the library to fund the fence from its balance. Staff agreed to return with options and cost comparisons before finalizing the expenditure.
