HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-18 Approve Pickleball Court Rental Policies and Fees
City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Councilmembers
From: Phil Vargas, Sports & Recreation Coordinator
Date: 5/6/2024
Item: Pickleball Court Rental Policy & Fees
Council Action Requested:
Approve proposed pickleball court rental policies and fees.
Background Information:
Prior to the construction of the new pickleball and tennis courts at Roadside
Park in 2023 we did not have a rental policy in place for those courts. With
the popularity of pickleball and the multiple rental requests we’ve already
received we feel there is a need for a rental policy for pickleball courts similar
to our rental policy for athletic fields.
Pickleball Court Rental Fees:
• Residents - $20/court/hour
• Non-Residents - $40/court/hour
• A pickleball court rental gives the renter exclusive use of the rented
court(s). A maximum of 4 courts can be rented at any one time leaving
a minimum of 4 courts available for public use at all times.
Pickleball Tournament Rental Fees:
• Residents - $100/day
• Non-Residents - $150/day
• A pickleball tournament rental gives the renter exclusive use of all
courts during the duration of the tournament. The City of Hastings &
the Hastings Pickleball Association are the only organization that can
host pickleball tournaments at this time until we get a better
understanding of demand.
We will consider adding tennis court rentals in the future if we see more of a
demand for them.
Financial Impact:
Potential new revenue from renters.
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Advisory Commission Discussion:
On April 17th, 2024 an overview of the proposed pickleball court rental policy and
fess was provided to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Commissioners were
appreciative of the consideration, research, and effort in organizing this proposal.
The PRC made a motion to support the policies and fees and forward the proposal
to City Council for approval.
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
▪ Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes - 4/17/2024
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City of Hastings
Parks & Recreation
920 W 10th Street ▪ Hastings, MN 55033 ▪ Ph: 651-480-6175 ▪ www.hastingsmn.gov
Parks & Recreation Commission Agenda
Wednesday, April 17, – 6:00 PM
City Hall – Council Chambers
I. Call to Order 6:00 p.m.
a. Determination of Quorum
Present: Commissioners: Dwight Smith, Scott Zuzek, Ceil Strauss, and Wendy Loomis. Parks and Recreation
Director, Chris Jenkins and Sports and Recreation Coordinator, Phil Vargas
Absent: Commission Chair, Bruce Karnick, Commissioner Craig Santelman, and Carl Bower
Quorum Present: 4:7
II. Pickleball Operating Procedure and Fees 6:05 p.m.
a. Phil Vargas, Sports and Recreation Coordinator
Sports and Recreation Coordinator, Phil Vargas presented a drafted Pickleball Court Rental Policy and asked
for a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission to the City Council for a new policy. Park
Commissioners asked about leagues, rentals, pricing, hours, & public access. Commissioner Smith motioned to
approve the proposed policy. Commissioner Loomis seconded the motion.
Motion approved 4:4
III. Department Updates 6:30 p.m.
Director Jenkins provided a summary of Department projects including the Lake Isabel Project, Arena Refriger-
ation and Roofing Project, Trail Wayfinding Signage, Trail Reconstruction Project from East 31st Street and South
to Tuttle Neighborhood, and Veterans Athletic Complex.
Meeting Adjourned 6:35 p.m.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m.
All times are approximate
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