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Commission nominates Memorial Pool as historical designation

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Parks dept. argued against unanimous vote

Thursday the Historical Preservation Commission unanimously agreed to accept the nomination of La Crosse’s Memorial Pool as a historical designation.

The commission will decide at a meeting next month whether the pool deserves to be labeled a local landmark. 

Jay Odegaard with the city park’s department, argued against a designation, saying it could have unintended consequences. 

“We can’t do the improvements to the pool that need to be done, because now we’re hindered by the title it’s going to have,” Odegaard said.

The committee said that its only job was to look at whether it meets the city’s description of a historic designation.

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.

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