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School board representative presses council to honor prior commitment for tennis/pickleball courts; manager says money reallocated to urgent street and water/se

2352216 · February 20, 2025
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Summary

Representatives from Ishpeming High School asked the council to deliver previously discussed city funds for tennis courts; the interim city manager said the school-related grant has repeatedly been denied and recommended using earmarked funds for more urgent water and street projects this year.

Tim Harris, speaking on behalf of the Ishpeming School Board, urged the council to honor a prior city commitment and release funds earmarked to help renovate the high school tennis courts and expand courts for pickleball players. Harris noted strong local competition results and widespread community use of courts and pickleball, and asked the council for clarity on whether the money would be provided this year.

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