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Pool repairs moving ahead; skatepark awarded $27,750 and local donations pledged

Colfax City Council · May 19, 2025
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Summary

Park Board reported progress on pool gutter, house and lighting work and announced no pool fees for 2025; .09 funds awarded $27,750 for the Colfax Skatepark and local groups pledged donations.

Councilmember Golden reported on Park Board activity at the May 19 meeting: work on the city pool is progressing, including installation of a gutter system, pool-house renovations and trenching for a lighting system. Staff will begin hiring lifeguards and the pool is expected to open later this year; council noted there will be no pool fees for the 2025 season, with fees scheduled to resume in 2026.

Golden also reported that the Chamber applied for .09 funds and was awarded $27,750 for the Colfax Skatepark. Golden said Abe Hoffman presented the project to the Whitman County Commissioners; Gary Young reported the Eagles have agreed to donate $2,000 to the skatepark project and the Kiwanis will confirm their donation amount the following day. The Park Board and council support moving these recreation projects forward.

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