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Parks Board votes 10-0 to keep Southwest Pool open and look at an AquaTrack and more marketing
Taking up the council's request from budget discussions, the Parks and Recreation Board reviewed attendance and revenue at Thompson, Southwest and Southeast pools. Staff reported that a lifeguard shortage had limited Southwest Pool to weekends for part of the 2023 season, that the pool took in about $13,000 against $36,059 in staffing costs, that break-ins and vandalism had led to estimated repairs of nearly $50,000, and that daily attendance had averaged 10 to 25 visitors. The board voted 10-0 to keep the pool operating and to investigate an AquaTrack (estimated at about $15,000) and more marketing.[1]
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The February 14, 2024 minutes record that Southwest Pool "generated approximately $13,000 in revenue, with staffing costs totaling $36,059," that break-ins and vandalism led to "estimated repair costs of nearly $50,000," and that last season's attendance averaged "only 10 to 25 visitors per day." Staff described Southwest and Southeast as both built in the late 1960s to early 1970s and proposed structural assessments of both pools. [1]
- Revenue
- $13,000
- Staffing cost
- $36,059
- Vandalism repairs
- $50,000
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Board member Shelby Massey moved "to maintain the operation of Southwest Pool and investigate potential measures such as implementing the AquaTrack and enhancing marketing efforts for Southwest Pool"; the motion passed with the support of all 10 members present. Staff estimated the AquaTrack at about $15,000 and said it would also fit at Southeast Pool. [1]
- Votes for
- 10
- Votes against
- 0
- Aquatrack estimate
- $15,000
- ✓ Verified
The Parks director cited the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which the minutes say "underscores the high participation rates of pools despite their costly operation" and "stresses the need to maximize revenues and manage assets strategically," and noted the department maintained 16 splash pads and 4 pools with a small staff. He named nearby private facilities with more amenities than Southwest Pool. [1]
