Colfax City Council talks free pool use

COLFAX – The 2021 city budget is being developed with possible free pool admission and a study for next year.

The Colfax City Council met Oct. 5 through a digital meeting for a 2021 budget workshop presented by Public Works Director Matt Hammer.

The discussion included pool admission prices, sewer and water pipe leaks and more.

Hammer noted the parks board was talking about keeping the pool admission at no charge for next year due to the 2020 season being impacted by the virus with a limited opening.

“I’m not a big fan of free,” said councilman Mark Mackleit. “What about doing a donation?”

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