Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

Hartley council ponders personal pools

Certain rules for at-home pools to be waived this summer

There won't be a pool open in Hartley this summer, but city officials are still expecting local kids to take a dip.

The council on April 12 discussed the anticipated increase of aboveground pools on private residential property this summer. With the city's swimming pool closed to allow for construction of its replacement, city officials are expecting many local residents to erect their own personal pools to cool off during the hotter months.

According to discussion, zoning ordinance outlines a variety of requirements for aboveground pools, like fencing and the removal of entrance ladders at ni...