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Onida council approves city funding to install a pickleball court after resident pitch
Summary
A resident-led proposal to convert an existing tennis court to a pickleball court won council approval after the City of Onida agreed to provide '0.5' city funding (described in the meeting as a 50% contribution); private fundraising and a $10,000–$12,000 surface quote were discussed.
Resident Clark Jodrey urged the Onida council to convert one existing tennis court into a dedicated pickleball court, describing a snap-together surface (VersaCourt) and estimated costs. Jodrey said the surface "is just you can go out and see it online" and that the city could expect a quoted surface cost "just over $10,000" to about $12,000.
Jodrey told the council he had discussed lighting, patchwork under the existing concrete and fundraising options, adding, "I think it would be a great addition to our community," and volunteering a personal $1,000 contribution. He described the surface as removable and noted multi-year warranties and lower installation complexity than full reconstruction.
Council members discussed keeping one tennis court available, the condition of the underlying concrete and options for nets and permanent posts. A council member said the city would also examine lighting and whether minor patchwork could prepare the surface; another member said the city could provide matching funds. The proposal recorded in the meeting requested the city to "provide 0.5 the funding for pickleball courts" (described during the meeting as a 50% city contribution toward the surface and related work).
A motion to provide the city contribution was made, seconded and approved by roll call. In the recorded roll call for the motion, Marla voted yes, Caleb voted yes, Jessica voted yes, Mike voted yes and Terry voted yes; one member (JR) was not recorded responding on the roll call. After the vote, Jodrey thanked the council and said, "I appreciate it."
The council and Jodrey said they would pursue private donations and fundraising events to cover additional costs. Councilors asked staff to follow up on quotes, lighting options and whether the city would perform base patchwork before installation. The vote concludes an initial commitment; council members said they would formalize scope and budget details in follow-up staff work.
