Bellevue Council has approved SwimAmerica to operate the Bellevue Memorial Park swimming pool this summer.

Council Member Jane Braunlich stated at council’s work session on Tuesday that raising the price of pool passes to pay for this company was not a good idea. Director of administrative services Doug Sample argued that the pass prices were comparable to what neighboring communities were charging. Other council members commented that SwimAmerica had managed the pool extremely well in the past.

It was Council member Linda Woshner's opinion that the borough should manage the pool itself.

SwimAmerica will be paid approximately $72,000 for its management services. Braunlich and Woshner voted against the motion.