Lomira Pool Fees to Increase Slightly

The Village of Lomira Rules and Regulations Committee discussed increasing pool expenses and declining revenues at its meeting on Wednesday, February 11.

Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer Jenna Rhein shared with the committee that the Dodge County YMCA’s anticipated wage expenses for the 2026 pool season would be $52,000. These expenses are calculated based on the pool being open every day, with no inclement weather days. However, the village only budgeted $35,000 for the pool.

“I will tell you that in all the previous years, we have never [met] the budget number that they gave us,” said Rhein, adding that the pool’s revenues are declining and historically have not covered its expenses. “What the YMCA needs to know is if you want to keep the schedule the same? Do you want to keep the fees the same?”

The committee decided to raise the pool fees by $1 for day and senior day passes, making them $5 and $3, respectively. Individual season passes will be increased to $60 from $40, and family season passes will be $100 as opposed to $90. The committee also raised the cost of swim lessons from $35 per session to $40 per session, which includes eight lessons.

“I do really like how affordable we are, but we can’t afford to be that affordable anymore,” said Committee Chair Jennifer Priesgen.

“None of these prices that we’re putting out are paying for any of the costs,” emphasized Trustee Gary More. “We’ve absorbed too much of the cost. We just can’t keep up with those prices.”

The pool is scheduled to open on June 13, with free admission for opening day.

Committee Matters:

• The committee discussed changing the termination date verbiage of the wheel tax ordinance. The proposed termination date change would be December 31, 2031, “at which time the Board of the Village of Lomira will reconsider the necessity of the fee for continuation.” The committee unanimously agreed to recommend the verbiage updates to the board.
• Rhein explained to the committee that Police Sergeant Counard recommends combining the village’s junk and junk vehicles sections of the village ordinances into one ordinance for greater clarity and ease of enforcement. Sergeant Counard also proposed deleting a portion of the ordinance’s enforcement section that is no longer legally permissible. The final change was adding that “junk should not be stored on public property for more than 48 hours.” The committee unanimously agreed to recommend the proposed combination and changes to the board.