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Shelby City Council studies downtown economic development and recreational facility ideas
Summary
At an Oct. 23 study session, the Shelby City Council, with Mayor Ron Kroll presiding, discussed downtown economic development priorities and several recreational proposals — including pickleball, frisbee golf and adding a playground to a new housing subdivision — and agreed to place several items on a future agenda.
The Shelby City Council met in a study session Oct. 23 to continue setting goals and to discuss long-term planning for the city. Mayor Ron Kroll presided over the meeting, which began at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Councilmembers recorded as present were Councilmember Karen Schlueter, Councilmember Jackie Hursey and Councilmember Pat Honeywell; Councilmembers Chris Evans and Rick Kiesel were absent. Also present were Clint Fichter, Traci True, Todd Frank and Michelle Mantell. The meeting record bears the signature of Ron Kroll, Mayor, and Chris Martin, City Clerk.
The discussion focused on downtown economic development as a priority for the council’s long-range goals. The session did not record formal votes or motions; instead, members and attendees explored options and ideas to inform future agenda items and planning work.
Recreation and park facility changes were a substantive part of the conversation. Participants discussed landscape architecture work related to accommodating pickleball, the possibility of adding frisbee golf elements in public spaces, and repurposing tennis courts for alternate uses. Councilors and staff also raised the idea of including a playground in a new housing subdivision under development.
No formal actions were taken at the study session. Council staff noted that a few items discussed would be added to a future agenda for further consideration and potential formal action.
The session provided direction for staff follow-up rather than making policy changes; the council adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
