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Council hears pool staffing shortfall; resident suggests converting tennis courts to pickleball

City of Leola City Council · March 3, 2025
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Summary

Pool hiring yielded one application; advertising was extended to neighboring communities. Public commenter Brandon Swate urged conversion of a tennis court by the pool to a pickleball court; the council asked staff to gather quotes for April.

Council members discussed pool staffing and recruitment at the March 3 meeting, noting only a single application had been received for pool employees. The council voted to extend advertising to neighboring communities to widen the applicant pool.

During public comment, resident Brandon Swate proposed upgrading the existing tennis court by the pool to a pickleball court; Council member Jackie Rau asked staff to obtain quotes and present them at the April meeting. Kathy Lehmann also raised a question about the noon whistle’s volume and the length of the siren; staff explained the settings ensure audibility and a full rotation check of the siren system.