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Montrose council authorizes Parks & Rec to pursue DNR grant for new courts
Summary
The council unanimously authorized Parks & Recreation to investigate applying for a DNR matching grant (up to $350,000) for a pickleball and basketball court project; staff cited a rough project estimate of about $130,096 and discussed possible budget levies to cover the local match.
Parks & Recreation asked the City Council for permission to pursue a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) matching grant to build a combined pickleball and basketball court. Michael Crum, speaking for Parks & Rec, described the opportunity as “a 350 up to 350,000 match grant” and said the initial project estimate for the combined courts was “$130,096, roughly.” Councilors voted to authorize staff to investigate the grant opportunity and bring back more detailed cost estimates.
Council members discussed where a local match would come from and whether the project should be built in 2026 or included in future budgets. One council member referenced preliminary budget planning and used several approximate figures for a parks levy; the transcript records inconsistent amounts when members discussed a potential levy, so the council directed staff to include the matter in upcoming budget discussions rather than adopt a funding source tonight. The motion to authorize investigation passed unanimously (5–0).
