pool issues

Its good to see residents actively involved in the affairs of their city government. Most of them are making valid points. I havent heard anybody suggesting to cut police and public works essential services. Is there ANY poster suggesting that the pool is an essential service? It was a valid and pertinent question about the facts and figures regarding the number of Springs kids on the swim team; the number of residents using the pool during the Winter and what the resultant revenues from them are, no? An honest, outside audit of pool finances would solve those questions quickly, no? The swim team builds character and discipline, both good things, but is there anyone who is suggesting that the swim is- # 1, a necessity, or # 2, that they cant find another close place to practice? I dont believe anybody is saying the swim team isnt a good thing- they are simply saying having them practice here year-round is a luxury we cant afford now. Correct me if Im wrong, but that was my take on the discussion so far. The 14,000 residents of MS can no longer afford to support with their taxes the half dozen admirable-but-very-expensive Springs kids who use it year-round. It might be a different question if there WERE no other close facilities, but there ARE. Its just a luxury we cannot currently afford.