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Council shortens summer pool hours and discusses free rubble‑site staffing
Summary
Council approved revised pool closing hours—8:30 p.m. in June and July, 8:00 p.m. in August—after staff cited safety and savings (about $700 per week). Council also discussed recruiting a rubble‑site monitor and plans to set free rubble‑site dates when staffing is confirmed.
The Dell Rapids City Council voted to adjust summer pool hours to address staffing, safety and cost concerns.
Staff reported that open‑swim attendance after 8 p.m. is typically low and that earlier closing would improve daylight for children returning home and reduce staffing costs by an estimated $700 per week. After discussion about lessons and evening athletics, Councilmember Nelson moved a compromise: close the pool at 8:30 p.m. in June and July and at 8:00 p.m. in August. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
Separately, council members discussed free rubble‑site dates and the difficulty of staffing a rubble‑site monitor. Public Works staff said they have a candidate who may be available to fill the role and that the city typically opens the rubble site the last Saturday in April if staffing permits. Staff will confirm the rubble‑site monitor and publish free rubble‑site dates once hiring is finalized.
What happens next: staff will implement the pool schedule change for the coming summer months and finalize rubble‑site staffing and dates.
