What Happened to the Pool That Shoreline Already Had?
The Quick Answer
After the 2019 bond measure to build a new pool failed, the City decided in 2020 to close the existing pool and tear it down rather than repair it.
In 2015, the City estimated that it would have cost $3.1 million to repair and retrofit the old pool sufficiently to keep it running until 2035. That may have seemed like a lot at the time, but it is a far cry from the $100 million taxpayers are being asked for now
The Details
At the June 22, 2015 City Council meeting, Eric Friedli, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director, reviewed the history of the pool, its characteristics, attendance trends, revenues and expenses. He reviewed scenarios to keep the pool operating through 2022 and 2035. He stated staff is recommending moving the pool master planning from 2018 to 2016 and performing it in conjunction with the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) planning. He estimated it would cost $745,000 to keep the pool open through 2022 and $3.1 million to keep it open through 2035. He stated staff’s recommendation is to keep the pool open through 2022. He reviewed status quo operation of the pool, implementation of all long-term recommendations, funding costs, and provided examples of pool improvements from other jurisdictions.
You may read the details in the agenda item for that meeting, as well as in the slides for Mr. Friedli's presentation.