Council directs staff to keep pool open pending cost estimate and budget amendment

Council discussed extending pool operations beyond the typical season to provide additional programming and parties into September. City Manager Henry said he would meet with the recreation director and operations staff to gather cost estimates for lifeguards, chemicals and electricity and that, if council wanted to continue the season, staff would implement the extension and later bring a budget amendment if additional funds were needed.

Council members directed staff not to sell seasonal passes while staff verifies budget availability and to avoid scheduling additional pool parties until staff confirms costs. Henry said, "If the council wants to keep it going, we can continue," and noted he would work with the department director and finance to present a budget amendment if necessary.