During public comment at the Oct. 7 Southgate Planning Commission meeting, resident Roberto Sanchez thanked city leaders for investing in pickleball courts, saying the improvements have increased senior exercise and community interaction and attracted players from nearby cities.

"Investing in these pickleball courts have made many of our residents very happy," Sanchez said. "We have seniors exercising again, new friendships being forged from playing together."

Chairperson Reese noted the comment was more directly related to the parks department but said he also serves on the parks commission and would relay the praise to colleagues.

No action was taken; the commission recorded the comment for the public record and staff indicated they would communicate the feedback to parks officials.