Re: pool design

[schmidt6@TurboNET.com (schmidt6)]

>Visionaries:
>
>I am not on any of the pool committees, but I did sit in on the interviews
>with the five finalists for the design team. The firm that has been
>recommended by the designer selection committee is very impressive and has a
>lot of ideas to share based on their extensive experience with this type of
>pool. They indicated in the interview their interest to hear more from the
>community.
>
>The recommended firm designed a pool in East Lansing, Michigan which is
>uncovered during the summer, but has an air-supported bubble covering it in
>the winter. It is apparently a highly successful design, with good air
>quality because it was designed from the start to have this bubble. The
>additional cost of the bubble is about $500,000--much less than an enclosed
>pool.
>
>We had some fairly lively discussions on this listserv about the pool
>proposal, and I think the margin of victory on the pool levy indicated
>widespread enthusiasm for having a pool. I encourage you to attend the open
>house Thursday, June 25 from 5 to 6:30 at council chambers to discuss the
>pool design with the design firm and the newly appointed pool design committee.
>
>Lois Melina
>Lois: I am so enthusiastic that ongoing suggestions/input can continue
regarding this community project. My vision is that this be just that.. a
community project. We voted to tax ourselves(and Jack Wenders). Now let us
continue to be involved so that this project can reflect the beauty,
strengths and wealth of this community. I hope folks feel welcome and the
city welcomes this level of involvement. There is so much potential,
community art, community donations, etc. Let's have a pool!  Dan Schmidt