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Council approves new splash-pad hours amid water-use concerns
Summary
The Bennet City Council voted unanimously May 11 to restrict municipal splash-pad operating hours to reduce water use; councilors cited condition and water loss during discussion.
The Bennet City Council voted May 11 to set new hours for the city’s splash pads, a change prompted by concerns about water usage and equipment condition.
Council Member Dan Zieg moved and Jesse Schmidt seconded a motion to approve new hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. “Zieg moved and Schmidt seconded a motion to approve new hours of: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:00 pm 8:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Roll call vote: YES: Schmidt, Simmons, Zieg, Buck. Motion carried.” The roll-call vote recorded Schmidt, Simmons, Zieg and Buck in favor.
The minutes record the action arose from a discussion of both hours and the condition of the splash pads, including water usage and loss. No additional operational or budget language was adopted at the meeting; the change is limited to posted operating hours and will affect weekend and weekday availability as specified.
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