Hartley's old swimming pool is looking a little barren.

A city crew last week removed five trees and knocked down the small structure that housed chemical equipment on the southwest side of the facility. According to Superintendent of Public Works Jaron Benz, the work completed the city's demolition obligations prior to the construction company's arrival.

He expected things to really kick up within the coming week.

"Demolition is tentatively scheduled for the first week of July, and that should go quick," Benz said. "I'm assuming they'll just dig most of it out, load it up and haul concrete...