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Resident urges low‑cost pool‑monitor pilot at Dewey Pool to address safety and cleanliness
Summary
Erica Johansen told the council the Dewey Pool needs better supervision and cleaning; she proposed a 10‑week pool‑monitor or park‑host pilot costing under $7,000, outlined possible schedules and suggested funding could include contingency or local marijuana revenue.
Erica Johansen spoke during 'topics from the floor' and urged the council to consider a lower-cost pool-monitor or park-host program at Dewey Pool to improve cleanliness, reduce slippery algae buildup and curb bullying and unsafe behavior. Johansen said a pool monitor cannot perform full lifeguard rescues but "can do 9 out of 10 things" a lifeguard performs and could be scheduled during peak hours. She estimated a 10-week pilot at 30 hours per week would cost "less than $7,000," plus employment taxes, and suggested Wednesday–Sunday, noon–6 p.m., to cover tourist use on weekends.
Johansen asked council to consider budget lines and noted the parks committee previously looked at lifeguard options with a higher cost estimate; she referenced an earlier contingency line ("$16,000 in contingency" in packet) and mentioned a 3% medical-marijuana allocation as a possible revenue source for the program. Council members asked procedural questions; staff said they would review the packet and bring the idea back for future budgeting and planning. The action‑item summary directed staff to take Johansen's packet and investigate options for Dewey Pool safety and funding for a future agenda.
