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Members press RCSC on deferred maintenance: tennis courts, shuffleboard and indoor spas draw scrutiny
Summary
Members at the Exchange pressed the board about maintenance priorities after cracks reappeared on tennis courts, long-delayed shuffleboard repairs and multiple indoor spa closures. Staff said many buildings suffer humidity-related damage, repairs can require full replacement and several fixes are cost-prohibitive without major funding.
Members raised multiple facility-maintenance concerns at the Exchange meeting, focusing on tennis and pickleball courts at Mountain View and Lakeview, shuffleboard courts and several indoor spa closures.
Laurie Ellingson and others asked why some courts were resurfaced while others were not and why long-running problems remain. "What project to do?" Ellingson asked, urging clearer prioritization of deferred maintenance. Director Steve Collins and Director Gray said some sites are in such poor condition that resurfacing is only a temporary measure and complete replacement would cost substantially more.
Mike Whitbrood, director of facilities, described typical cost trade-offs. He said a dehumidifier serving the Mountain View spa "was nearing the end of its life cycle" and quotes for replacement were about $125,000 while usage at that spa was roughly six people per day; Bell Spa preliminary redesign estimates were described as much higher. "We did our due diligence...it was a $125,000 expenditure that wasn't on that current budget to fix it," Whitbrood said. The board noted that older construction and inadequate ventilation have produced humidity damage that can require extensive repairs once walls and ceilings are opened.
On courts, staff said some patching and resurfacing was done as a short-term measure while larger projects — including possible tear-out and repour of courts — are evaluated as part of Mountain View planning. Treasurer Anita Borski cited a study showing under 7% of pickleball participants were visitors and that 93% were residents, reminding the board the sport has a high local utilization rate.
The board said the 2026 proposed budget includes $10,000 for shuffleboard repairs and that larger capital projects will be prioritized through the budget process and design work now underway. Members asked for clearer long-range maintenance schedules and clearer communications on when facilities will be closed for major work.
Provenance: Members raised maintenance priorities beginning at 00:46:42; indoor spa discussion detailed starting at 01:18:18.
