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Pickleball tournament draws 331 players; association seeks $6,000 yearly for lights
Summary
Park staff reported a 331‑player Pickleball tournament (about two‑thirds from out of state) and said the Pickleball Association will request $6,000 per year for three years to fund lighting; the board approved several field equipment items.
Park staff told the board that the Pickleball Association hosted a tournament with 331 players, roughly two‑thirds of whom came from out of state, and that the association will request $6,000 annually for three years from the Parks budget to pay for lighting.
The board approved scoreboard controller replacements for seven of nine fields and authorized cleats and ropes to allow the Peace Memorial flags to be lowered automatically. Staff also announced the fall ball league schedule running Aug. 31 to Oct. 5.
Park Board member Cathy Liebke reported receiving three calls about continuing weed harvester problems over the weekend; the board said it would pursue inspection and potential repair options if issues continue.
