Council to hire aquatics consultant
JANESVILLE
A decision on Janesville’s aquatic future has been postponed again, and the new council elected in April likely will make the decisions.
The council voted unanimously Monday to spend $18,500 so a consultant can price improvements to Rockport Park, reopening the Riverside Wading Pool or building splash pads.
Council members on Monday gave new hope to the Friends of Riverside Park when a majority said they would consider reopening the wading pool there.
Councilman Craig DeGarmo was absent.
City Manager Steve Sheiffer had suggested that the council decide the future of Rockport Pool on Monday.
“The key facility is Rockport Pool,” he said. “It’s going to drive everything else.”
He suggested a cap on any Rockport Pool improvements at $5 million but hoped they could be done for less.
Spending money on upgrades would drive down the subsidy that maintains the pool.
Sheiffer also warned the council about the possible future cost to maintain Palmer Park Wading Pool, which is 70 years old.
Jan 29, 2008 at 3:14 p.m.
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We do not need another "splash pad". I hate taking my toddlers to Palmer Park during the summer because it is always too crowded, there is not enough room for all of the children and there is inadequate changing areas for small children and parents. Also the "concessions" stand is overpriced and is never open . I always liked Riverside 's wading pool because there is a more natural surrounding, allowing park play or a picnic and a hike all in one trip.
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