August 2025 Report

Members Seeberg, Zimmerman, Borovsky, Kitzman and Farmer agreed that a report in lieu of a board meeting for August was acceptable.

1.) Membership Drive - we currently have 167 members. Seeberg will make the membership roster available to our members with the thought that they would then have a better understanding of who has actually become a member. Perhaps they could contact friends who have not signed up and entice them to join.

2.) Treasurer’s Reports - Zimmerman reports that our net expenses for the year are <$296>. Meaning we are $296 in the hole. Soon we should consider how we will balance the books by January 1. Tory wonders if we should collect dues in the future

3.) Incorporation & 501(c)(3) Status - at the last meeting Zimmerman and Borovsky said they would continue to investigate this issue and that Zimmerman would write articles by 7/27 to eventually be submitted to the state. When Seeberg and Borovsky reviewed the articles written by Zimmerman, some questions about whether they conform to IRS standards were noted. As we are all going at this blind, we have been researching and reaching out to other associations to find out how to proceed. Borovsky is reaching out to the local basketball and soccer associations and Seeberg is in contact with the Austin, MN, Loogootee, IN and Carlisle, PA pickleball associations to see how they wrote their articles and 501c3 document. No conclusions have been made at this time.

4.) Fall Social Event - Farmer and her committee are planning a fall social gathering to take place on October 11th from 1 - 2:30 at the Culver’s party room. More information to come.

5.) Paddle Holder Sign - Tory’s sign is now up. Andrew Tussing, the interim parks department head, had the idea of providing us with a metal sign in the shape of a pickleball paddle that we could print the paddle holder rules on. When I spoke to him today, he said they would be available soon.

6.) Fencing - Seeberg heard from Tussing that he had a new bid for 4’ fencing around the Riverside courts from Caron Fence. The new estimate came is at about 15k. He has not yet answered my questions about whether the city intends to install the fence and whether donations from the public will be needed. Seeberg spoke by phone with both Bennett and Tussing about plans to add fencing to Riverside. According to Bennett fencing is not included in any current city grants. The next grant will be written in March ’26 and fencing could potentially go in there.

7.) Facilities Committee - the first meeting was on August 17th. Seeberg provided the members with a summary of where we are at in terms of facilities. We reviewed that document and worked on a Riverside fencing design so we are ready in case we are allowed some input on the fence we hope will eventually be built. We came up with a preferred design that calls for a 6’ foot fence all the way around and a 4’ internal fence to separate the courts. We also agreed on a gate design that we think offers several advantages that Seeberg would be happy to share.