Footers for the new pool have been placed, while the various depths — including a zero-level entry feature — are apparent. “She enlisted some help from some very driven people like Rachel Bostelman, Lisa Thompson, Lisa Nagel, Heather Gallagher, Molly Knepley, Ryan Funchion — I’m sure I’m missing a few, but they really put the hard work into it,” explained Cotter. racist or sexually-oriented language. City employees took another step forward Friday morning in the development of the Napoleon Aquatic Center project. Box 151, Napoleon, Ohio 43545 Call: 419-592-4010 Email: info@napoleonohio.cominfo@napoleonohio.com As the total cost was 10% above the engineer’s estimate, Napoleon City Council had no choice but to reject the bids for a single project contract. Be Truthful.
Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Free Swim Week, sponsored by the Napoleon American Legion, will be held from June 27th through July 3rd. Monday 1:00 – 5:00 pm. “They campaigned and they really got the community support. The contracted cost with Midwest Contracting, Holland, for the aquatic center/bathhouse and clubhouse project on Woodlawn Avenue is $1,517,000. The pool installation project began earlier this year in a separate contract, while a ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday for work on a bathhouse and adjacent municipal golf course clubhouse. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Keep it Clean. person will not be tolerated.
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Pool Manager: Justin Anderson thejpanderson@gmail.com, Questions or Concerns: 419-592-4010 or info@napoleonohio.com, Contact Us: 255 W. Riverview, P.O. Thereafter, continued Cotter, city officials began meeting with Sonnenberg and her group at parks and recreation board meetings, committee sessions and city council meetings. The pool contract was separated from the bathhouse/clubhouse portion of the project because combined bids came in too high earlier this year. City officials break ground on Napoleon Aquatic Center. Access our circulation system to view subscription options and/or purchase a subscription. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Changes were made to the original project specifications for the bathhouse/pumphouse portion to achieve the requisite cost savings. Tuesday 1:00 – 5:00 pm; 6:00 – 8:00 pm (adult swim 8-9 pm). Astro Pool Co., Mansfield, was hired by the city earlier this year in a separate contract ($1,612,930.50) to install the new pool. Mayor Jason Maassel, donned in a hard hat, led others in the ceremonial first toss of dirt late Friday morning at the site, just north where pool construction has been ongoing for weeks. The Napoleon City Pool is scheduled to open on Thursday, June 1st. The new pool will feature a zero entry leisure area with sprayground/splash features, two large water slides, and an eight lane competition pool, concession stand, shade areas, and more. Cotter offered some comments as well, reiterating thanks to the groups involved, but also recalling how the citizen effort to pass a 1.9-mill, 20-year pool levy that made the project possible unfolded. Napoleon voters had approved the 1.9-mill levy in May 2019 to provide funds for the project, with expenditures capped at $3.5 million. This will be the final season for the current Napoleon Municipal Pool. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Evening hours are also available from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. He especially praised the city’s parks and recreation director, Tony Cotter, and his staff for keeping the old pool going. Maassel described Friday as a “good day” for Napoleon and thanked all those who made it possible. daily. Please support us by making a contribution. City officials hope to have the new pool and facilities open around Memorial Day weekend 2021. “So, we’re finally to that point and couldn’t be any happier,” concluded Cotter. The company was the low bidder among 10 firms that submitted proposals. Be Proactive. Construction on the aquatic center is expected to be complete in spring 2021.
City Manager Joel Mazur told council that the proposal to give city residents cheaper admission rates stems from the fact Napoleon property owners will be helping pay for the pool project. Saturday 1:00 – 5:00 pm. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
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Evidence of that work was abundantly clear in the background of Friday’s ceremonial groundbreaking. You have permission to edit this article. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. was demolished at the beginning of the year. Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 pm. City employees took another step forward Friday morning in the development of the Napoleon Aquatic Center project. Don't Threaten.
Be Nice. “So, my thanks to everybody that’s involved — the pool commission, city council for supporting it, the parks and rec board for supporting it and this community for supporting it.
There was a problem saving your notification. Use the 'Report' link on Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new facility for the Napoleon community. He noted that a local resident (Kelly Sonnenberg) approached him in late 2017 about the possibility of a project, referencing other northwest Ohio communities who were adding new water features. This will be the final season for the current Napoleon Municipal Pool.
So, thank you very much.”. Astro Pool Co., Mansfield, was hired by the city earlier this year in a separate contract ($1,612,930.50) to install the new pool. NAPOLEON — Two ordinances concerning an income tax change for some city residents and rates for the town’s new pool received readings during city council’s meeting Monday night. @cntoddhelberg Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Feb 28, 2016 - Napoleon City Pool - Home of Napoleon Aquatic Club accounts, the history behind an article. Threats of harming another Don't knowingly lie about anyone Friday 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Box 151, Napoleon, Ohio 43545 Call: 419-592-4010 Email: info@napoleonohio.com, Frequently Asked Questions about Refuse and Recycling.
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So, as the mayor said, this is a good day, and we’re really looking forward to a facility that will be enjoyed for generations to come.
The changes include smaller buildings, reduced deck space, a different roofline and a thinner concrete deck (from six inches to four). or anything. (private rentals during evening hours). He said “they put forth a very strong argument” for a project in Napoleon. Share with Us. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Kindergartner reportedly dies of Covid-19 in Texas, Amazon rolls out rewards program that makes it easier for drivers to get work. Contact Us: 255 W. Riverview, P.O. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. All visitors to the pool will be admitted free of charge compliments of the Legion. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. that is degrading to another person. The new pool is being constructed on the site of the old facility, which was removed earlier this year. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Friday morning for Napoleon’s new pool bathhouse and golf course clubhouse project on Woodlawn Avenue. Pool hours are 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Thursday 1:00 – 5:00 pm; 6:00 – 8:00 pm (adult swim 8-9 pm). The citizens of Napoleon voted to support the construction of a new Aquatic Facility that is scheduled for construction in 2020. The new pool will feature a zero entry leisure area with sprayground/splash features, two large water slides, and an eight lane competition pool, concession stand, shade areas, and more. NAPOLEON — Work officially began Friday for the town’s new aquatic center bathhouse and municipal golf course clubhouse project. thelberg@crescent-news.com, Defiance man wanted in connection with felonious assault, Kochert to serve as Williams County sheriff, Three departments battle Sherwood house fire, Defiance County raises to Level 3 due to COVID-19, Cloverdale man given long prison term in traffic death case. The city's old municipal pool was demolished at the beginning of the year and will be replaced by an updated facility featuring a zero-entry leisure area, two water slides, an eight-lane competition pool and a concession stand. Council members, the mayor, pool commissioners and Parks and Recreation Board members broke ground on the site of the $3.5 million pool house.
Facility Opening Date: June 1, Facility Closing Date: August 7 (approx. Early Closing Policy: The Pool may close by 3:00 p.m. in the event that there are less than 15 swimmers. Refunds will not be issued. She approached myself, she approached City Manager Joel Mazur, and said that we want to do this.”. And she says, ‘what do I need to do?’ I said, well, get a group of people together and really push for this, and she says, ‘I’m on it.’ And she was.
Wednesday 1:00 – 5:00 pm. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A project like this is a pretty big financial investment for the community, and they were very successful in telling this community this would be great for Napoleon. ), Family $100.00 (resident) $125.00 (non-resident), Child $ 60.00 (resident) $ 70.00 (non-resident), Adult $ 70.00 (resident) $ 80.00 (non-resident), Senior $ 50.00 (resident) $ 60.00 (non-resident). She asked: “Why can’t we have this in Napoleon?”, Cotter told her that we can, “but it’s going to take a lot of work, and not just from city people, but from community members like you.
“... his team, his crew, they kept that old pool really well maintained for a long time,” said Maassel. This photo shows progress on Napoleon’s new pool project on Woodlawn Avenue. Here, officials toss some dirt with designated shovels to mark the occasion.