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Parks director recommends splash pad instead of leisure pool for STARS expansion; council gives direction to redesign
Summary
Parks staff recommended replacing the planned leisure pool at the STARS expansion with a splash pad to reduce costs and avoid the need for lifeguard staffing; council expressed support and directed staff to proceed with redesign at an estimated additional design cost of about $90,000.
Elgin Hicks, director of parks and recreation, asked the council to authorize redesign work for the STARS expansion that would eliminate a leisure pool and add a splash pad. Hicks said a splash pad would reduce ongoing operating costs, require fewer lifeguards and broaden usage throughout the year.
Hicks noted redesign would add roughly $90,000 in design costs to reach final estimates and produce construction documents. Council members voiced support for the change and asked staff to finalize the design details and budget estimates so the project can proceed to final cost review and bid preparation.
