Dillon trustees approve sitework contract for eight‑court pickleball project; DURA funds to cover $60,000 shortfall

The Dillon Board of Trustees voted unanimously on March 17 to approve Resolution 1426, authorizing a contract with Coline Hills Construction LLC for sitework related to the town’s 2026 pickleball project. The motion passed by roll call with seven votes in favor.

Dan, a town staff project presenter, told trustees the Coline Hills contract covers demolition and removal of the existing court, saw cutting, hauling of material, site grading, storm‑sewer adjustments and preparation of a post‑tension concrete pad. He said the contract price is $335,000, reduced from an earlier $385,000 figure, and that the overall project budget of $700,000 is now projected to be about $58,000–$60,000 over that amount.

"We'll be about $60,000 over in a $700,000 budget," Dan said, and staff recommended paying the overage from the DURA fund balance. He described adding storm‑sewer work (about $74,000 in his estimate), sound‑buffer padding on the courts and relocating irrigation lines as contributors to the increase. Dan said public works will handle some tasks (removing fence and posts) to reduce costs and that the contract was chosen in part because the town has a working relationship with Coline Hills and the company can meet the tight schedule.

The Parks, Recreation, Arts, Amphitheater and Cemetery Advisory Committee presented its 2026 work plan before the vote. Committee member Morin Lop said the committee is "very supportive knowing that there's a ton of community support for pickle ball courts here in our town," and listed related priorities including amphitheater parking and monitoring sound levels.

At public comment, Rabbi Joel Schwarzman, a local resident, urged caution, arguing the town is "giving away something that is valuable" because nonresidents will also use the facility. The comment was recorded but did not alter the vote.

Staff outlined a two‑phase construction schedule: Coline Hills’ sitework is expected to start around March 30 (the contract allows an earlier start if signed), with Rena Sports (the court contractor that will install post‑tensioning and surfacing) taking over later. Dan said the contractor hopes to deliver the concrete pad by May 22 at the latest and anticipated Rena Sports would finish surface and fencing work five to six weeks after receiving the pad; Coline Hills would return for final landscaping and sidewalks. If weather is favorable, Dan said, the project could be largely complete by the Fourth of July timeframe, though weather or other delays could extend the schedule into July.

Council members asked about daily work hours (standard contract language 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday–Friday), dust control (street cleaning and tracking pads when needed) and a one‑day water shutoff to relocate a 1‑inch irrigation service. Dan said the shutoff would affect a small number of nearby buildings, including the Lake Dillon Church annex and a nearby club building, and that the water department will verify valves and send notices to affected properties a week before the work.

Trustees were told staff will return in May with updated DURA fund revenue figures and a report on the fund balance and project status. With that information, the town will finalize how the budget shortfall is handled in the capital plan.

Resolution 1426 was approved on a unanimous roll‑call vote.