Iola City Council members will decide Monday when, or if, the Iola Municipal Pool will open for the 2020 season.
The pool has yet to open because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
As restrictions have been eased regarding public gatherings, some communities have opened their pools later than expected, while others have remained closed.
Iola was slated to open its pool June 29 before an uptick in positive COVID-19 reports appeared in Allen and nearby counties. A subsequent statewide face mask mandate prompted city officials to delay the opening until after the Council meeting.
The pool has been filled with water for several weeks, and would have been regardless of whether the facility remains closed in order to keep its valves and pumps properly maintained.
The summer swim season ends in August because most of the lifeguard staffers will be returning to college or high school.
Also on the agenda Monday is a discussion of the city’s 2021 budget.
Jonathon Goering, newly hired economic development director at Thrive Allen County, will be in attendance to introduce himself to Council members.
The city pays Thrive $20,000 for economic development services, as do the county and Iola Industries.
The 6 p.m. meeting is at the New Community Building at Riverside Park.
