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Parks proposes $150,000 aquatic‑center package to repair slides, replaster pool and replace shade sails
Summary
Parks staff proposed consolidating multiple aquatic‑center needs into a larger one‑time capital package (discussed roughly as $150,000) covering slide repairs, stair/step restoration, possible replastering, and new shade sails; staff warned full slide replacement would cost substantially more.
Parks staff pitched a consolidated approach for Aquatic Center capital needs intended to reduce recurring annual requests by completing several repairs in a single year. Staff described slide refinishing and on‑site restoration by a specialist (vendor in Chippewa Falls), removal and shop restoration of fiberglass steps, replastering of deteriorated basin areas, and replacement of shade sails over the eating area.
Staff said the work is costly but that piecemeal repairs become more expensive over time; they noted one vendor reported prior similar work priced at $24,650 and that installing entirely new spiral slides would be far more expensive (approximately $350,000 per slide, as discussed). "We average about 10,000 plus visitors every single year," parks staff said to underline wear and tear at the facility. Committee members asked about guarantees on refurbished slides and whether cheaper contractors were appropriate for such safety‑sensitive repairs; staff recommended reputable specialists for durability and safety.
