Survey allows public to weigh-in on wellness center

By Michelle Watson

Clear Lake Community Schools and the City of Clear Lake are interested in what the public has to say about a possible health/wellness center in Clear Lake.  As a follow up to three listening posts held in September, a website survey is now available to help gauge public support for the project.

“We want a good representation of peoples’ opinions on this project,” said School Superintendent Doug Gee.  “We are encouraging those who would like to fill out the survey to do it promptly.  We will have a soft deadline of a week to get responses turned in, but we may promote it a little longer to be sure we get a good number of responses.”

City and school officials are looking into building a community asset which will provide residents with recreational activities year-round.  An addition to the south side of Clear Lake High School is being considered.

Concepts for the center include additional gym

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space, a meeting space for seniors, space for exercise classes and an indoor swimming pool.

Both entities would require a bond referendum for the project.  Sixty percent voter approval is needed.  A bond vote could potentially be placed in front of voters in March 2020.

The survey asks questions such as: are you currently using an indoor recreation, health, wellness facility; what aspects would you like to see incorporated into the design; if you would be willing for it to affect your taxes; and how much would you pay for a membership; among other questions.

The survey can be found online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2889J7Y.  The survey is a key tool for broadening participation and validating the input received from other citizen engagement opportunities previously held.  The school is promoting it on their website and also Facebook page.

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