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Mantorville council approves moving forward with pickleball courts at Slingerland Park
Summary
The Mantorville City Council voted unanimously to advance plans for pickleball courts at Slingerland Park after residents and Park Board members highlighted design, hours and revenue ideas; staff will return with proposed hours for council review.
The Mantorville City Council voted unanimously Nov. 12 to move forward with plans for pickleball courts at Slingerland Park.
Tracy Lee, who previously presented the idea to the Park Board, told the council she was enthusiastic about bringing courts to the city and offered suggestions for court surfaces. Park advocate Martha Vrieze said advertising could generate revenue, local businesses could help promote events and the group Friends of Mantorville would work out a reservation system. Vrieze also said the courts would include sound mitigation, possibly Acousifence, and for now hours would be limited to daylight.
Councilmember Lynnette Nash moved to proceed with the project and Councilmember Lyle Hoaglund seconded; the motion carried 5-0. Public Works Lead Joe Adams will work with Vrieze to develop recommended hours and bring that back to the council for approval.
Why it matters: The move starts formal planning for a recreational facility that council members said has received positive community response. The council’s approval authorizes staff and volunteers to refine operational details, including hours, surface choice, reservation procedures and any proposed advertising or sponsorships.
Background and next steps: The Park Board discussed pickleball at a prior meeting, and the council directed Adams and stakeholders to return with a specific hours proposal. No funding or construction contract was approved at this meeting; those items will require later council action and budget review.
