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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE:12/15/2025 <br />Regular <br />TO: PARKS COMMISSION <br />FROM: Assistant Public Works Director – Adam Swanepoel <br />AGENDA ITEM: Pickleball Sound Barriers <br />CORE STRATEGIES: <br />☐ Vibrant, inclusive, connected community ☐ Efficient, reliable, innovative services <br />☒ Responsive, transparent, adaptive governance ☐ Balanced Finances now and future <br />☒ Managed Growth ☐ Resilient Infrastructure <br />BACKGROUND: <br />On September 2, 2025, the City Council reviewed the Parks Commission’s recommendations regarding <br />pickleball noise concerns at Pebble Park. Following this review, the Council directed staff to reduce <br />playing hours to 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., discontinue the use of court lighting, remove the rebound wall, and <br />identify and present potential sound-mitigation measures for further consideration. <br />ISSUE BEFORE PARKS COMMISSION: <br />Would the Parks Commission like to recommend one of the sound barrier options to City Council for <br />installation at Pebble Park? <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br />City staff met with Midwest Fence, a contractor that has previously completed successful projects for the <br />City, including the installation of the dog park fencing. Staff discussed the scope and design needs of the <br />proposed pickleball fence project, focusing on durability, noise mitigation options, and consistency with <br />existing park infrastructure. Midwest Fence advised that the existing fence structure would not withstand <br />wind loads if a sound barrier were installed due to the added weight of the material. They further informed <br />staff that a new fence with deeper footings and additional cross members would be necessary to safely <br />support any sound-mitigation system and ensure long-term stability. <br />Midwest Fence Provided a quote to remove and install a new fence on two sides of the court. Fencing for <br />this area would cost approximately $30,000. Installation of the Acousti Fence would cost and additional <br />$60,000. <br />Soundblock Acoustic Fence Panels is a similar product that would cost about $25,000. Installation of this <br />product would need to be done by a private contractor or public works staff. <br />E-noise Control is another option for sound barrier made 1” thick VCP faced quilted fiberglass. Cost of this <br />product is $41,000. Installation of this product would need to be done by a private contractor or public <br />works staff.