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Council to pursue answers after new cracks appear in city pickleball courts
Summary
Council members raised concerns that new cracks formed in recently resurfaced pickleball courts; staff said the courts were installed by Sport Courts, funds were 'co money' (not city general fund), and the city will follow up with the contractor and share photos.
City of Goodhue councilors on Jan. 22 raised concerns about newly appearing cracks in recently resurfaced pickleball courts and asked staff to pursue resolution with the contractor.
Why it matters: The courts were a recent investment intended to benefit local recreation; questions about workmanship and appropriate use of funds prompted council follow‑up and possible remediation discussions.
A council member described visible new cracks and asked whether the contractor had properly 'prepped the ground' before painting and surfacing. The speaker said the contractor was Sport Courts of Burnsville and that photos had been sent but some councilors had not seen them; a councilor asked staff to share those photos and to convene a follow‑up discussion with Sport Courts.
A member clarified that the money used for the work was 'co money' rather than general city funds and said the funding required the project to 'better the community.' Councilors discussed what 'prep' should entail and noted surprise that new cracks appeared when winter temperatures had not been extreme at the time of installation.
Staff said they will set up a virtual meeting with the contractor to explore options for remedying the surface and to determine whether the issue stems from paint application, surface prep, material failure or other causes.
What’s next: Staff will share photos with councilors and schedule a follow‑up meeting with Sport Courts; any contractor response or proposed remedy will be reported back at a future meeting.
