By Sara QuamMembers of the Pool and Fitness Center could get their memberships paid if they are insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield.In order to participate in this new program, the Pool Commission Tuesday discussed possible costs associated with it. "Nobody would argue against the merits of what they are trying to accomplish," City Administrator Greg LaFond said. "But there’s going to be extra work for us." In order to participate in the new program, the facility would need new software to track attendance of members who are insured by Blue Cross. The facility would also have to join a state association that Blue Cross is using for the program.The total cost would be about $1,000 and would involve extra bookwork for staff.The Commission said it looked forward to researching the possibility because it could increase memberships.The only insurance company that the commission knew of offering the incentive is Blue Cross Blue Shield.The program allows a premium rebate of up to $20 per month for members who use the facility eight times a month or more.Commission member Mike Rofshus talked to a Worthington facility that estimated it gained 50 members by keeping up with the Blue Cross program.Extended weekend hoursEvery second weekend of the month, the Pool and Fitness Center will have longer hours. Most Saturdays the hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the cardio and weight areas, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for swimming. Sunday hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The second weekend of the month the opening hours will be the same, but the closing times will be 9 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.