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Council discusses West Side park upgrades, pickleball courts and skate‑park options using impact fees
Summary
Councilmembers reviewed proposals to use existing impact‑fee funds (about $100,000) for West Side park improvements, including two‑court pickleball construction (estimated $59,000), possible expanded pavilion, and skate park options starting around $140,000; members asked staff to return with drawings for a May work session.
Councilmembers discussed multiple options for the West Side park during the April 22 work session, focusing on projects that could be funded with available impact‑fee money and that might reduce off‑park bike and dirt‑bike use.
A councilmember presented three contractor estimates for pickleball and court work. The preferred bid from Premium Surfaces priced two dedicated pickleball courts with fencing and associated work at about $59,000; that proposal included a 12‑inch post‑tension slab in central areas and other standard park site work. A lower, incomplete estimate (about $6,547) was dismissed for quality and scope concerns. The presenter said the city currently has approximately $100,000 in impact‑fee funds available.
The council also discussed other ideas, including expanding the pavilion, moving an events stage, and the possibility of a skate park. A skate‑park contractor quoted a typical starting price of about $140,000 for a small concrete bowl/ramps, but advised siting the park off the main grass area to avoid riders cutting across the turf.
Councilmembers agreed to gather design drawings and move the discussion to the next work session (May 15) to narrow options and costs. One councilmember summarized the choice facing the city: use impact‑fee money now for a targeted build (for example, two pickleball courts and improved pavilion access), or plan for a larger multi‑phase renovation.
Why it matters: The West Side park is a visible community asset and recurring maintenance burden; the council must balance limited impact‑fee dollars, durability of amenities and youth recreation needs.
What happens next: Staff will obtain drawings and cost estimates and bring a focused package to the May work session for decision.
