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Dresden committee weighs $2,500 resurfacing to add pickleball lines at Bridge Academy
Summary
Committee member Allan Moeller proposed grinding and resurfacing the Bridge Academy basketball court to add pickleball lines at an estimated $2,500; the pickleball account holds about $1,000 and the Library Board raised concerns about children being displaced during adult play.
The Dresden Recreation Committee considered a proposal to resurface the Bridge Academy basketball court and add markings for an additional pickleball court.
Committee member Allan Moeller presented an estimated approach of grinding the existing surface and using the grindings to resurface, with a ballpark cost of about $2,500. The minutes record that roughly $1,000 currently remains in the committee’s pickleball account, leaving a funding gap if the estimate holds.
The Library Board reported concerns that children have been asked off the court during adult play; the committee discussed installing signage this spring to set hours or usage rules to reduce conflicts between youth and adult play. The minutes do not record a formal vote on the resurfacing proposal; members left follow-up work on funding and logistics for a future meeting.
Why it matters: Resurfacing could broaden local recreational opportunities by adding pickleball capacity but will require the committee to bridge a modest funding gap and resolve scheduling conflicts involving youth use of the court.
Next steps: the committee will review funding options and consider signage or scheduling to address Library Board concerns.
