Regarding the destruction of our beautiful Ridgeland Pool. I will leave aside the deceptively biased referendum question as well as a host of logistical and other questions that the board has not adequately addressed. At the Feb. 4 meeting, Parks Executive Director Jan Arnold indicated that she learned a retractable roof would cost $3 to $6 million. That plus the $10 million is far cheaper than the planned $40 million for the exclusively indoor, smaller pool. Assume it costs $10 million. We still save $20 million while preserving our magnificent outdoor one. It seems like a win for all parties. Will that be part of the March referendum? What are you doing to communicate that to residents? Good stewardship should require you to do so.
Frank Hughes
Oak Park