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Item No.: 2 Date: February 6, 2024 <br />Presenter: Josh Lemons <br />Presenter: Parks & Golf Superintendent <br />Section:Staff Report <br /> <br /> <br />Title: Pickleball Masterplan <br /> <br />1.Purpose: <br />The purpose of the action item is to seek a recommendation from the Park Commission to adopt the Pickleball <br />Masterplan. <br />2.Background: <br />In 2021, a number of residents requested that the Park Commission explore the possibilities of <br />adding pickleball into the Orono parks system. The Park Commission formed a sub-committee to <br />explore ideal locations where outdoor pickleball could be introduced while meeting some basic <br />requirements. An early proposed location was at the Orono Golf Course. After further <br />consideration, the Park Commission decided to explore alternative locations. Within the last year, <br />the sub-committee and staff have proposed that pickleball be added to the property behind Fire <br />Station #1. This site also hosts The Donation Garden. The property behind the fire station is ideal <br />in that it will not displace other activities, it is far enough away from residential areas, and it will <br />provide ample room for courts and parking. <br />3.Summary: <br />The goal of the design is to focus on the basic minimum requirements set by staff and the Parks <br />Commission. The Parks Commission is recommending nine courts, fencing, sufficient parking, <br />and minimal to no disturbance of The Donation Garden. The design should generally follow the <br />concept drawing. The desire is a cost-conscious approach with a focus on core pickleball <br />amenities. Additional amenities can be reviewed at a later phase if requested. <br />4.Funding: <br />Funding of the project will be dependent on donations, grants, and some city funds if available. <br />5.Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends adopting the Pickleball Masterplan and moving to design. During the design <br />phase, there will likely be opportunities for additional input on specific design elements. <br />6.Park Commission Action Requested: <br />Motion to Recommend Adoption of Pickleball Masterplan <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />2024-01-29 Donation Garden Concept <br />8