“I would expect the ordinance will be up for another reading and discussion,” he said today.

That meeting will be held October 21 at 7 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall on Jackson Street.

That puts the question of whether the Aquatic Center closes up in the air as city officials look for an assessment on its liability regarding the operation of the facility without a proper dehumidification system in operation, Scherer said.

Talks remain ongoing, he said. “We are still working with council to identify resources and options to effect this repair. We're still having ongoing discussions with council at the this point.”

If the project is funded, Parks and Recreation Director John Simeon said, “There will be several weeks for this project to be completed. City administration will need to continue discussions with the project engineer as to how to move forward for these weeks where there is no dehumidification within the building.”

Simeon said there are several variables such as water temperature, air temperature and air flow that need to be addressed by an engineer. “The project engineer has been clear that the dehumidifier must be replaced or close the facility for health and maintenance reasons.”