SUN PHOTO BY ELAINE ALLEN-EMRICH, eallen@sun-herald.com
Potential bidders and others interested in Warm Mineral Springs toured the site Friday to see the condition of the buildings, lake and grounds. The interior security fence has been knocked down in some places.

SUN PHOTO BY ELAINE ALLEN-EMRICH, eallen@sun-herrald.com

About 25 people gathered Friday to hear about the shortterm bid process in order to open Warm Mineral Springs for swimming and bathing only. If the city and county, who owns the day spa, agrees on awarding a bid, the Springs could open some time in April.