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Bennet Council approves reduced splash-pad hours amid water-loss concerns
Summary
The Bennet City Council on May 11 approved new summer hours for the city's splash pads after discussing their condition and concerns about water usage and loss. The vote was unanimous; the schedule takes effect immediately.
The Bennet City Council voted unanimously on May 11 to set new hours for the city's splash pads, citing concerns about their condition and water usage.
Councilmember Dan Zieg moved and Jesse Schmidt seconded a motion to adopt the new schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The motion carried on a roll-call vote with Councilmembers Schmidt, Simmons, Zieg and Buck voting yes.
Discussion at the meeting highlighted worries about "water usage and loss of water," and Councilmembers said the new hours aim to balance public access with conservation and maintenance needs. The minutes record that the Council discussed the hours and condition of the splash pads prior to the vote.
Council members did not set an immediate follow-up timeline in the minutes; any changes or operational adjustments will appear on a future agenda.
