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<br />Councilmember Rader delivered the following report: <br /> <br />The Public Works & Sustainability Committee met on September 25, and had a robust <br />conversation on the communication from Councilmember Bullock and Mayor George <br />about Foster Pool’s renovations. In addition to Mayor George, the committee was <br />joined by some representatives from the school board as well as Superintendent <br />Niedzwiecki, Director of Communications Mark Walter, School Board President <br />Callahan, and School Board Member Katzenberger. The board of education recreation <br />department provided part of the committee with data and an in-depth review of the <br />successes and challenges that Foster Pool had over the summer. Foster Pool was very <br />well used, there was a 40% increase over the last year. We had over 60,000 unique <br />visits. We had more visits to Foster Pool than we have residents. However, the pool <br />passes are more than 90% Lakewood residents. We had a lot of Lakewood residents <br />going to Foster Pool, which is great to see. The whole point of the meeting was to really <br />figure out how we balance this explosion and growth, how we use this space to the <br />fullest, and how we should address its challenges. For those who don’t know, the pools <br />are run by the recreation department, yet they are city property. They are maintained <br />by the public works department, but the staff is run by the school department. Therefore, <br />we must work closely with the school recreation department to make sure that the pool <br />is operational. Some members mentioned prioritizing and expanding pool hours, <br />enhancing concessions, and enhancing BecksPool. All parties plan to reconvene.This <br />discussion is ongoing. Meetings in January make sense to get a jump start for next year. <br />Getting the pool rates right, getting the staffing right, and continuing to work through <br />those challenges to make the experience great for pool members is a priority. <br /> <br />Discussion: Councilmember Shachner clarifiedhis comments regarding adult swim at <br />Foster Pool. He does not want to get rid of adult swim. However, he believes the two <br />separate pool areas should be able to accommodate adult swim and family swim at the <br />same time. He believes using the rec pool for family swim in the morning, while the lap <br />pool is reserved for adults, would provide Lakewood residents with more flexibility. He <br />acknowledged that it may be noisier, but it is a public park in a young community. <br />Councilmember Shachner stated that Lakewoodmust make sure that our amenities are <br />available to everyone, including young children and their families. <br /> <br />Motion made by Councilmember Rader, seconded by Council President Litten, to receive <br />and file the report. All members in favor. Motion passed. <br /> <br />3. Report from the Public Safety Committee regarding meeting held October 2, 2023. (to <br />be provided) <br /> <br />Councilmember Baker delivered the following report: <br /> <br />The Public Safety Committee had a meeting earlier this evening to discuss anordinance <br />amending Section 135.05, Traffic Guards of the Codified Ordinances. Right now, it is <br />3 <br /> <br /> <br />