Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 07 26

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes June 28, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Short Term Goals: 1. Prevent deterioration of our facilities. • Nathan reported that there is some money to make repairs, but not enough to do everything that is needed. $16,000 is allocated for 2021, and another $16,000 for 2022. Two of the Centennial Park court surfaces were completely redone a few years ago, while the other two had cracks repaired. Those cracks need to be repaired again, as weeds are growing up through the cracks. The Mission Green court has structural problems, and it would need to be replaced, rather than repaired. • Regarding torn windscreens and net concerns, Nathan responded that staff needs to be proactive with seasonal changes, which would keep everything in better condition. Nathan will ask staff to check the condition of the courts, including gaps under the fences. • Board members mentioned the possibility of volunteer help to keep the courts in better shape. Nathan reported that volunteers need to undergo a background check, and that the city is not currently encouraging groups of volunteers. 2. Expand the availability of pickleball courts without losing tennis courts; provide for both, rather than compete for facilities. • Gene proposed that pickleball lines could be painted on some of the outdoor basketball courts. Nathan reported that basketball courts in the following parks would be an appropriate size: Heritage Park, Meadow Park, and Community Park. Board members approved the proposal to add pickleball lines to these courts, and asked that the rec center publicize these additions, once completed. The board acknowledged that pickleball is a social activity which works best with multiple courts in one location, but this is a first step to provide additional pickleball courts in the city. • These courts would be in addition to the courts in the skating rink, which were added in 2019. Intermediate Goals 1. Plan for the addition of two tennis courts at Centennial Park. • Nathan reported that this could be considered in the 2023-24 budget plan. 2. Plan for the addition of two to four permanent pickleball courts with nets at Cottonwood Park. • This could also be considered in the 2023-24 budget plan. 3. Find a way to add lighting at the Centennial Park tennis courts and any new dedicated pickleball courts. • This is another item that could be considered in the 2023-24 budget plan. The new LED lights are a vast improvement, but staff would have to consider impacts to the neighborhood.