Council considers fate of old city pool

Sidney’s City Council will be considering a plan for demolition of the swimming pool on Toledo Street when it meets Tuesday, its last meeting for the month.

The old pool, replaced with the Sidney Aquatic Center, which opened this spring, went out of service in part because of increased leaks and concerns over related expenses.

The pool was Sidney’s second, replacing the Bertrun O’Conner pool which sat near the Legion Baseball Field in what was the center of Legion Park. That pool was filled in after its replacement and became the centerpiece for the Sidney Living Memorial Gardens.

Council will also consider a resolution, authorizing an application to receive financial assistance through the Federal Transit Act to purchase a new vehicle for the city’s public transportation system and replace the current Stageline Bus.

Bids for Jennifer Lane highway access will also be reviewed and awarded.

Council will also consider bids for audit services for the next three fiscal years, and hear from R.W. Baird & Co. in a finance plan discussion for underwriter services.

City Council’s meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. on July 26.