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AGENDA ITEM <br /> Item No.: 2 Date: February 6, 2024 <br /> Title: Pickleball Masterplan <br /> 1 <br /> t'4k�sHOR� Presenter: Josh Lemons Section:Staff Report <br /> Parks & Golf Superintendent <br /> L 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 earlyproposed location was at the Orono P p Golf Course. After further <br /> consideration, the Park Commission decided toexplore <br /> e plore 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 /> Exhibits <br /> 2024-01-29 Donation Garden Concept <br /> 8 <br />