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Shady eating area may come to Gilley Pool
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Shade could be on its way to the eating area of Gilley Pool. Two structures, similar to those pictured, will be facing each other and extending over the area to offer shade to patrons as they eat.
Gilley Pool opens for the 2017 season in less than two weeks and visitors could notice a little something different in the eating area.McMinnville officials are considering the purchase of shade, a nylon cover to stretch over the eating area that’s located between the concession stand and bathrooms.“We basically received five bids,” said McMinnville Parks and Recreation director Scott McCord to members of the city Parks and Recreation Committee.The lowest bid received was $17,998. McCord says that bid is not accurate because it did not include any concrete work in the installation.“In their bid they said the bid assumes no rock removal, or concrete or asphalt installation,” said McCord. “There is.