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Board discusses Pickleball Association lease proposal, raises scheduling and safety concerns
Summary
Board members reviewed a draft memorandum of understanding with a Pickleball Association for courts on district property, with staff reporting scheduling conflicts for PE classes, parking and safety considerations, and a recommendation not to spend district funds until the attorney reviews a final agreement.
The board discussed a draft agreement with a Pickleball Association to use district land north of the community learning center. Presenter said the draft memorandum of understanding was used as a talking document and relayed committee feedback: PE staff expressed concern that scheduled community usage at requested times could conflict with classes and master scheduling, and the committee suggested limits on lease length to avoid tying future boards to long-term arrangements.
Presenter said district staff and Deputy Christiansen inspected the parking area and would propose simple, low-cost changes if needed (such as repainting a lane line or removing a few parking spaces). Presenter said the association and staff had discussed logistics, and both sides had identified unresolved items, including a grievance or dispute-resolution procedure that the board’s attorney should review.
Presenter emphasized the board had agreed not to expend district funds at this stage and recommended returning to the attorney with a draft for legal review. Committee member who had participated in committee work said many concerns were addressed and expressed readiness to proceed to the next step. Presenter also reminded the board that certain property leases (for example, leasing a room next to Eagle River Elementary to Head Start) require an annual or special meeting electorate vote and additional public posting, and therefore could not be finalized that night.
No final vote on a lease or funding was recorded in the provided excerpt; staff said they would continue negotiating and consult the board’s attorney.
