

Special Projects Manager Jesse Hall sent an update Friday, January 27th on the progress of Phase II Development of the Excelsior Springs Community Center. As reported last July, due to the success in membership, the Center has been able to move forward on their planned expansion to develop an Outdoor Aquatic Center. Projected for an open this Spring, the expansion will offer an eight-lane competition pool, allowing the youth to have a swim team for the first time. With a seasonal air dome, the Center can be used year-round, while enjoying the sunshine in the warmer months. In addition to the pool itself, there will be a splash pad built for our youngest citizens.


In a weekly report by Excelsior Springs City Manager Molly McGovern, she summarized the recent progress stating: “Construction of the outdoor pool at the community center is coming along. Grading around the pool looks good, next up work will begin on the spray pad, dome footings, and pool deck. Work will continue on bringing the plumbing from the pool to the mechanical room. We are looking to see progress on restoring the pond and to complete the dam improvements. Beginning this week, part of the community center parking lot will be closed to allow room for construction of the parking lot expansion that will occur toward Wornall Road.”
The Community Center announced on January 12th that a portion of the south parking lot will be closed until further notice as part of the parking lot expansion that comes with Phase II.
Previously reported, at the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting, the following Outdoor Aquatic Center proposals were approved:
Concession Trailer for Outdoor Aquatic Center Approved
Agenda item number four was a resolution approving the purchase of a concession trailer from Custom Trailer Pros for the amount of $58,066. The trailer is for Phase 2 of the Community Center project (outdoor pool). The aim of this purchase was to cut costs on the project while increasing the flexibility of the community center to serve concessions at special events throughout the community. The trailer is designed to be able to serve from both sides increasing the flexibility of locations. Custom Trailer Pros will deliver the trailer to the Community Center upon completion and Ashlock Signs will add the Community Center logo and branding.
Outdoor Pool Construction Change Order Approved
Council was informed that an element of the inflatable dome, a cable support system, could potentially interfere with the future expansion of the outdoor pool and aquatic center. Council approved a change order to replace the cable system with a deflation protection fan at a cost of $44,772. It was noted that even with this additional cost, the construction project was still under budget.
Addition of an Enclosed Walkway for the Outdoor Aquatic Facility
Agenda item number six was a resolution approving the purchase of a walkway canopy from Lawrence Fabric and Metal Structures for the amount of $86,822. The canopy will be an accessible walkway that will be an enclosed air dome structure between the Community Center and the new aquatics facility dome. The walkway will provide an area that will allow weatherized accessibility to the dome while also protecting the inside of the building from humidity and other outside elements. The canopy will be removable in the summer and is also made of fire-retardant fabric. It was noted that there is adequate storage for the canopy during the summer months.
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