Lamesa City Council members hit an unexpected wave Tuesday when they voted on the second reading of an ordinance establishing new rental rates for private parties at the community swimming pool. They increased the cost from $98 to $300 for a four hour pool rental. The cost includes two lifeguards to oversee up to 50 people. The new rental price took effect Tuesday. What the council couldn’t decide is how the city gets reimbursed if the number of swimmers hits past the 50 mark. Renters can have up to 175 people at their private pool party, but a lifeguard needs to be there for ...