(KMZA)--New hours of operation have been approved for the Seneca Aquatic Center. 

The City Council approved the new hours Wednesday evening on the  recommendation of City Recreation Director David Hutfles.

The new weekday hours will be from 1:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon and from 6:00 to 8:00 in the evening.  The new weekend hours will be from 1:00 in the afternoon to 7:00 in the evening.  Previously, the pool was open from 1:00 to 8:00 seven days a week.

Hutfles says the new hours should make it easier for the pool staff to work and should attract more applicants.

 In a related matter, the Council approved a list of pool staff for 2016 season as presented by Hutfles. He will serve as manager.  Serving as assistant managers will be Teresa Koch, Micayla Stallbaumer and Erica Sudbeck. 

The pool is to open for the 2016 season on May 28th.