These were outlined in a business case - by Global Leisure Group Ltd - which highlighted that the Onekawa facility is not meeting demand, cannot cater for a changing population, and is not fit for purpose.
The most popular options look to be a $37 million build including a 25m by 25m pool, said to be the most cost-effective way to meet the community's need, and a $38 million new 50m pool development.
Following consultation, the recommended option will be presented to Council.
A funding model will be included in the Long Term Plan 2018-2028.
Several councillors spoke of their approval for the development of a new facility, and their interest in seeing what feedback the community gives.
At-large councillor Richard McGrath is pleased the proposal is on the cards but he is "not 100 per cent rapt with the options", because he is not sure they will meet future needs.
He says the facility needs to accommodate those who had been using Greendale Pool - which closed late last year - Napier's ageing population, and learn to swim programmes, while also noting "there is nowhere in Napier that you can ... do a bomb".
The proposal is also welcomed by Sport Hawke's Bay chairman Damon Harvey.
"Napier has been in need of improved swimming facilities for some time."
Although Sport Hawke's Bay recognises the need for more pool area in Napier, it does not have a preference of the options.
"Napier residents have been wanting improved swimming facilities for some time and it's important that residents have their say, so that they ensure they get what's needed now and well into the future," says Damon.
"A 50m pool is expensive to operate ongoing, so that has to be taken into consideration for ratepayers."
"There will be some who will want the 50m, I'm sure, and it would be very prestigious to have it - but the experts tell us that what is required is a 25m pool with extra lane space," Napier Mayor Bill Dalton says.
"I think [residents] need to look at it practically and know that at the end of the day, swimming pools are quite a sizable impost on rates, and my view is there's no point building something that's not required."
That view clashes with the Aquahawks, who were involved in the initial consultation.
"Some people just think it's a longer pool but, as a swimming club, it allows us to hold long-distance swim meets," says David. "That would attract a huge amount of visitors to Napier."
With more than 200 swimmers in the club and closed school pools forcing youngsters to use the Aquatic Centre for lessons, there is little doubt that expansion is needed.
"But it would be better if they actually took the initiative and went for the 50m option to make it a really special facility," says David. "Something Hawke's Bay could be proud of."