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Council hears plans for park rebuild, pickleball courts and restroom upgrades
Summary
Staff and council discussed reconstructing the park slab, adding three pickleball courts, new perimeter fencing and restroom upgrades; cost estimates and grant options were raised and staff said they will pursue local foundations and state grants.
Staff and council members discussed plans for park improvements, including a recommendation to remove the existing court slab, construct a retaining wall on the north side, and install three pickleball courts and associated fencing and netting. A consultant's recommendation noted resurfacing without addressing underlying slab/post‑tension issues would show deterioration in a year or two; the consultant recommended a post‑tensioned slab or full replacement to avoid frequent cracking.
Speaker 2 and Speaker 9 discussed locations and site access and said courts could be configured with three basketball hoops on the south side and three pickleball courts on the north side. Staff emphasized amenities: year‑round restrooms currently adequate for most times but deteriorating, and the potential to add a drinking fountain and updated fixtures.
Funding options suggested included local foundations, corporate donations (e.g., Walmart, Home Depot), SelectHealth Healthy Communities grants and potential federal or state recreation grants. Speaker 9 said staff will pursue smaller grants and private donations and look at design estimates; council members urged prioritizing park work this year.
No formal vote was held; staff will return with cost estimates and potential funding sources.
