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Why do we need a new pool?. The original pool was built in 1973 with a 20 year life expectancy. For many years , infants/toddlers have had very limited, if any swimming options. We need to continually improve upon the amenities our town offers, looking towards the future.
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Why do we need a new pool? • The original pool was built in 1973 with a 20 year life expectancy • For many years, infants/toddlers have had very limited, if any swimming options • We need to continually improve upon the amenities our town offers, looking towards the future
Is our pool really that bad? Current shower rooms have been “bandaged” several times with layers of paint and coverings to hide the flaws
It’s Not Just a Pool….. • This center will also encompass a community room available year round • The room will double as a weather shelter for the residents of the housing complex located next to the pool • New park restrooms for the existing park and future campground
What will the new pool be like? • Zero depth entry for the little ones that will house geysers, a kiddie slide, tippy buckets and a parent bench underneath a 20’ umbrella • For the older kids, a large slide, 3 diving boards (all different heights) plus 9 lanes of swimming • Plenty of room for water walking, lap swimming and depths of 4’ to 12’
The pool….. Geysers Kiddy Slide Tables Under Umbrellas Parent BenchUnder Umbrella Tippy Buckets Slide Low Dive Board High Dive Board Medium Dive Board Mechanical Building
What about around the pool? • Concrete deck area surrounding the pool • New rubber coated security fence around the entire center • On the west side of the pool, a grass area that will house 3 additional shaded seating areas • New mechanical building situated approximately where the existing one is
Who will use the pool? • Since 2009, pool passes purchased increased an average of 12% every year • If we had more options for the little ones, these numbers would be even higher • We would attract families from nearby towns as well as our own residents • Not just for kids….lap swimmers, water walkers, swim meets, etc.
Along Those Lines….Let’s Tap Into Backbone • Last year, Backbone had 240,000 visitors • There are 125 campsites, just over 2000 acres and 21 miles of hiking/biking trails • Current overflow campers tend to go to Elkader, why not to Strawberry Point? • Those campers bring revenue to our local businesses
More about the community room…. • The room will have a 50 person occupancy • Available for rental – think birthday parties, family reunions, meetings, etc. • Not just for summer usage – year round availability • When dangerous weather threatens, it will be used as a storm shelter
Where’s the money for all of this? • Grants, donations, fundraisers • Our budget = less than $2M • On the plus side…the pool will NOT be closed down for the season
Wrap Up…. • Please remember these are INITIAL plans, nothing is set in stone • Let us know your thoughts and questions • We welcome and value your input • Full size plans are laid out for your review Let’s all work together to improve our community for the future!