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Minutes - 08/30/1993 Workshop ,--. -... COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES August 30, 1993 TAPE READING 0001 DATE. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, CITY OF WOODBURN, COUNTY OF MARION, STATE OF OREGON, AUGUST 30, 1993. QQQ.a CONVENED. The Council met in a workshop session at 7:00 p.m., however, insufficient members of the Council were in attendance for a quorum. Since it was previously announced as a workshop, the consultant proceeded to review the swimming pool options and solicit opinions from individuals attending the workshop. No action was taken by Council members present at the workshop. ROLL CALL. Mayor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Kelley Figley Galvin Hagenauer Jennings Mitchell Sifuentez Absent Absent Present Present Absent Absent Present Staff Present: Park Director Holly, City Recorder Tennant Swimming Pool Consultant Don Carey Also in attendance were Swimming Pool Committee Chairman Flurry Stone and committee member Ruth DeSantis Press: LeeAnn Hamnick 0023 Park Director Holly briefly reviewed the situation regarding the need to do repairs to the swimming pool within the next year and the level of funding to be provided by the federal government under the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) program from the damage causeq by the March 25, 1993 earthquake. Flurry Stone discussed the concepts being addressed by the Pool Committee such as indoor versus outdoor pool and reconfiguration of the pool sit$. He stated that the Pool Committee's goal is to renovate the pool at the existing site but to be practical as it relates to costs. 0076 Don Carey stated that temporary piping was used to open the pool during the summer months, however, the County Health Department has indicated that they would only issue an operational permit for 1993 and future years would require major renovations in order to operate. In years past, the City was grandfathered into receiving annual operational permits even though the pool Page 1 - Council Workshop Meeting Minutes, August 30, 1993 r 1'11" -" -,~ COUNCIL WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES August 30, 1993 TAPE READING did not meet current code standards. The earthquake caused sufficient damage to the pool to take away the City's grandfathered rights and pool standards must be improved to receive future permits. He stated that the existing pool could be redesigned utilizing the same shell and the end product would last for 25 -30 years. Additionally, redesigning the structure will provide more flexibility in its usage which in turn generates more revenues. He reminded the group that operational costs are still high but it would take no more personnel to operate a redesigned pool area than the current pool. He stressed the need for multi-programming to meet the needs of all age groups. Additionally, a new bathhouse is needed as part of the project since the existing one does not meet current codes. Mr. Carey reviewed the following options: 1) Repair the existing pool with no changes; 2) Repair the existing pool but fill in the deep end to make the pool more useable - Cost to repair the pool is approximately $250,000 and the cost for a new bathhouse is $300,000-$325,000; 3) Redesign at the existing site (outdoor pool) using a combination of a large pool (short course which meets competitive standards), water slide, and water water pool; and 4) Making option 3 an indoor pool facility - estimated cost of $1.8 - $2 million. Mr. Carey also discussed various funding options that can be pursued such as grants, donations through foundations, local donations, bond issue proceeds, and the Rural Development Admn. which provides low interest loans (1 %) to communities who meet certain qualifying standards. He offered his assistance to the City in securing the necessary funding. He also stated that he would volunteer his time to meet with the publiC to address the benefits of whatever option is decided upon by the City. He encouraged the Pool Committee and Council to get as much public input as possible through community meetings, newspaper, distribution of flyers, and personal contacts. The individuals attending the meeting indicated that they would prefer either option 3 or 4 provided that option 3 included plan design for an indoor pool facility. It was decided to hold another Council workshop on Thursday, September 9, 1993, 7:00 p.m., City Hall, at which time Mr. Carey will return with more detailed drawings on option 4. The discussion with the Pool Consultant ended around 8:00 p.m.. APPROVED ~ ~ LEN KELLE , MAYOR ATTEST ;l]~~ Mary nant, Recorder Page 2 - Council Workshop Meeting Minutes, August 30, 1993 'II"