The pool at the Y was owned by the city at one time and managed by the Y under a contract. But do to poor oversight by the City and the death of two young people, the pool was closed for awhile. It was then sold to the Y, which has done a great job with it since it took ownership.
Still doesnt answer my question.... Arent public pools open at certain times and for a fee? Most are so the difference public or private owned is moot. The only public swimming areas that are free are usually beaches unless they are in a park system that requires an entry fee.
I think that given the costs and tax increases that will have to come with it, it should probably be done by referendum. If the public wants a pool, with the big price tag that comes with building/operating one, then they should be given a direct say on whether it should happen. Normally I'd say this is a decision for Council, but a project of this magnitude should be left up to the voters.
I though the YMCA has a
I though the YMCA has a public pool....
Mark, The Y has a pool, that
Mark,
The Y has a pool, that is open to the public at certain times, for a fee.
John... Arent all public
John... Arent all public pools pretty much open during certain times, and for a fee? Just saying.....
Kyle, The Y pool is not
Kyle,
The Y pool is not public.
Public insinuates that it's
Public insinuates that it's owned by the public. The YMCA is a private institution.
The pool at the Y was owned
The pool at the Y was owned by the city at one time and managed by the Y under a contract. But do to poor oversight by the City and the death of two young people, the pool was closed for awhile. It was then sold to the Y, which has done a great job with it since it took ownership.
Still doesnt answer my
Still doesnt answer my question.... Arent public pools open at certain times and for a fee? Most are so the difference public or private owned is moot. The only public swimming areas that are free are usually beaches unless they are in a park system that requires an entry fee.
I think that given the costs
I think that given the costs and tax increases that will have to come with it, it should probably be done by referendum. If the public wants a pool, with the big price tag that comes with building/operating one, then they should be given a direct say on whether it should happen. Normally I'd say this is a decision for Council, but a project of this magnitude should be left up to the voters.