vision2020@moscow.com: Re: Re[2]: Swimming Pool Committee

Re: Re[2]: Swimming Pool Committee

Greg Meyer (greg.mey@klewtv.com)
Wed, 25 Mar 1998 15:39:55 -0800 (PST)

At 12:46 PM 3/25/98 -0800, Jim Mital wrote: (snip)
>
> As I also stated previously, now is the time for us to come
>together and support the pool. If we don't, I don't foresee ANY pool or
>recreation center ever being built in the future.
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Admittedly, I am pretty much out of the loop on the pool controversy. I
have simply skimmed over many of the more lengthy postings on Vision2020
which have referred to it.

On the other hand, as a long-time Moscow resident and taxpayer, I am aware
enough to know that 1.) We obviously need a new pool. 2.) It is apparent
that there continues to be disagreement over the indoor/outdoor question.
3.) There may be consensus on the committee, but without consensus in the
community, a bond requiring 2/3 approval will fail.

So what exactly IS the rush on this? Yes, we've been without a pool for a
year, but wouldn't it be better to work on this for one more year and
resolve some of the differences before putting it to a vote?

I'm a little concerned with the suggestion that "if we don't act (now)" it
jeopardizes any future pool or recreation center project. I can't imagine
why the need to act is so urgent and why the failure to do so would have
such dire consequences.

Greg Meyer


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