(Atlantic, Iowa) – Management of the Sunnyside Pool in Atlantic may fall under the auspices of the Nishna Valley Family YMCA, this summer. According to reports, the City is holding discussions with YMCA Executive Director Dan Haynes, with regard to manage of the pool. During a meeting earlier this week of the City’s Parks Advisory Commission, Haynes said he was working on an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the City and community members. He also proposes forming a committee to develop a structure to support Aquatics in Atlantic.

If the City agrees, the Nishna Valley Family YMCA would hire and manage the pool staff under their payroll and the City would reimburse the Y at the end of the season.

Parks Advisory Commission member Ali Pieken has proposed a pay incentive for veteran lifeguards, ranging from $15-to $20-per hour. Haynes says he’s sent notices to colleges advertising for a Pool Manager, lifeguards, and other staff positions.

The Parks Advisory Commission elected officers during their meeting, Monday. Kevin Ferguson was elected Chairman of the Commission. Mary Strong was named Vice-Chair.

As previously mentioned the Commission include Ferguson, Strong, Ali Pieken, Dolly Bergmann, and Shirley Jensen. City Council Liaisons to the Commission include Mike McDermott and Emily Kennedy.