I know that we're all terrified of building anything in a recession, especially an indoor recreation center, but I had an interesting conversation today with Asst. Chief John Betor of the Saratoga Springs Fire Department, who noted that both of the city's two fire stations were built in the days leading up to recession.

The main station, on Lake Avenue, was constructed in 1929, on the eve of The Great Depression. The West Ave. station, was built in 1972, also on the verge of an economic downturn. As Betor pointed out, the city is still here, despite these construction projects. Chances are, if we build a rec center, or a public safety building (or even both!), the city will still be here.

Just a thought.