Fresh pour at Hartley's pool

Activity was bustling this week at Hartley's never-opened new pool.

Crews were busy pouring concrete on the deck. Work got underway Monday and was slated to continue throughout the week.

"It feels really good seeing things progress," said City Administrator Roxann Swanson.

The previous concrete deck was removed in August and September, along with rebar. Workers tied new rebar this month in preparation for the big pour.

The redo was necessary due to errors made in the original construction process that led to a failed safety inspection. Certain electrical inspections could not be completed beca...