Elliot Lake councilors want more information before making a decision whether to enter into business with a potential investor for a pickle ball facility.
Pickle ball is comparable to tennis except the racket is solid and the ball larger.
The investor wants a pickle ball facility either built as a standalone or as part of a proposed community multi-purpose complex.
Councillor Tammy VanRoon says she was not prepared to make a decision because there simply were still too many questions, such as who would operate it, the city or the investor?. And who would hire and pay staff.
Vanroon says she does not want to slam the door in the face of an investor in the community, but until there are more details provided by the man, she would not support a motion to have a pickle ball facility in Elliot Lake.
She put forth a motion to defer the issue until more information is provided to council.
Councillor Scott Reinhart seconded it and the motion was carried.
The matter is expected to come up again at the next council meeting.
