Rigby council discusses pickleball tournament, skate-park grants and proclaims Week of the Young Child

A local organizer identified only as Bob asked the Rigby City Council to reserve the pickleball courts and waive the event fee for a Stampede Days Pickleball Tournament. Bob said he initially hoped to hold the tournament the same weekend as Stampede Days to increase participation; Public Works Director Mitch Bradley, speaking on behalf of the Rodeo Board, expressed concern that the parking lot is "already at capacity" during Stampede Days and that additional tournament traffic would interfere with rodeo operations. After discussion, Bob said he was willing to move the tournament to June 11–13, the weekend prior. Councilman Alex Espinosa moved to waive the event fee for the weekend prior; Councilwoman Melanie Allen seconded. The minutes record the motion but do not include a vote tally for this item.

An Airport Board appointment was tabled because the nominee was not present. Councilman Reed Stone raised a community inquiry about the skate park near the fairgrounds: a resident active in the skateboarding community had asked whether the City had pursued potential grants. Council discussed possible funding including approximately $20,000 referenced by Stone and an additional $25,000 skate-park-specific grant identified through AIC; members said combining those funds could support initial development but emphasized the need for a clear project plan. The clerk's materials included an email and attachments from the resident advocating for the skate park.

Mayor Nichole Weight read a proclamation declaring April 11–17, 2026, as Week of the Young Child in Rigby, recognizing the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children and noting the library expects to hold events during the week with possible museum participation. Councilman Reed Stone moved to adjourn later in the meeting; Councilwoman Melanie Allen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.