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12 Donation Garden Park Master Plan: Appendix 13 <br />Date: February 12, 2024 Item: 23Presenter: Josh Lemons, Parks & Golf SuperintendentSection: Parks Report Title: Approval of the Pickleball Masterplan 1.Purpose:The purpose of the action item is to seek approval of the Pickleball Masterplan.2.Background:In 2021, a number of residents requested that Park Commission explore the possibilities of addingpickleball in the the Orono parks system. The Park Commission formed a sub-committee toexplore ideal locations where outdoor pickleball could be introduced while meeting some basicrequirements. An early proposed location was at the Orono Golf course. After furtherconsideration, the Park Commission decided to explore alternative sites. Within the last year, thesub-committee and staff have proposed that pickleball be added to the city property that also hoststhe Donation Garden. This property is ideal in that it will not displace other park activities, it is farenough away from residential areas, and it will provide ample room for courts and parking. Thegoal of the plan is to focus on basic minimum requirements set by staff and the ParksCommission. The Park Commission has recommended nine courts, fencing, sufficient parking,and avoid disruption to The Donation Garden. The desire is a cost-conscious approach with afocus on core pickleball amenities. Additional amenities can be reviewed at a later phase ifneeded. The Park Commission voted 7-0 in favor of recommending masterplan to Council. <br />3.Cost: <br />An Opinion of Probable Cost is provided in Exhibit B. More refined estimates will be developed <br />as part of any future project feasibility and design process. Funding of the project will heavily <br />rely on donations and grants. The Orono Parks Legacy 501c3 is ready to begin to receive <br />donations and to help organize a fundraising campaign for the project if the council approves the <br />masterplan. If the masterplan is approved, staff will begin to pursue grant opportunities. <br />4.Process: <br />Upon Masterplan Approval <br />Staff will begin to pursue grant opportunities <br />The 501c3 will initiate fundraising opportunities <br />Staff will continue to analyze scope and cost options <br />Design Phase <br />Staff recommends that the design phase begins once the 501c3 gathers 30% of required <br />funds. <br />Staff would bring recommendation to council to begin the design for a project <br />During the design phase specific elements of the project would be refined, cost estimates <br />will be refines and a public input process with respect the design will be undertaken. <br />This phase will be complete upon the completion of design documents, bid solicitation <br />package and 100% of the necessary funding identified. <br />Construction Phase <br />This phase would begin with the award of a contract for the project. <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br />This phase consists of the construction and construction related activities for the project <br />This phase ends upon completion of construction activities and acceptance of the project by <br />the City. <br />5.Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approving the Pickleball Masterplan. This will allow the 501c3 to mobilize and <br />begin fundraising. This will also allow for staff to pursue grant opportunities. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve Pickleball Masterplan <br />Exhibits <br />A. Pickleball Concept Plan <br />B. Preliminary Pickleball OPC <br />Existing Donation Garden Park <br />Fire Department <br />Parking Lot <br />Nor <br />t <br />h <br />Donation Garden <br />US-12 <br />Holbrook Park <br />Drainage Area <br />90