Jewell- During a meeting this week, the Jewell City Council met with representatives of Burbach Aquatics of Platteville, Wisconsin to discuss the timeline of the outdoor pool project and to get a better understanding of how to move forward with the bath house. Burbach officials will come to inspect the current bath house and see what needs to occur in order to update it and make it compliant under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Jewell Outdoor Pool was built in 1964. Renovation of the pool facility will be announced soon.
There was discussion on the Jewell City Hall on maintenance issues. Water has been coming in by the front window of the building. Imperial Points Masonry came and gave an estimate to restore the compromised portion of the front of the building in the amount of $181,500. The council voted to make the necessary repairs to safeguard the building and ensure the safety of residents walking up and down the sidewalk,
In another matter, the Jewell City Council voted to purchase a locator for the city water and sewer system from Maverick of Story City for $3,225. The council also approved the CAT (Community Attraction and Tourism) Grant for the pool project.