The City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, met for a site tour on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 2:45 p.m. on the East Steps, City & County Building, 451 South State, Salt Lake City, Utah.
The following Council Members were present:
Kyle LaMalfa Charlie Luke
Erin Mendenhall Lisa Adams
The following Council Members were absent:
Luke Garrott Stan Penfold James Rogers
Cindy Gust-Jenson, Council Executive Director; Jennifer Bruno, Council Deputy Director; Brian Fullmer, Council Constituent Liaison; Rick Graham, Public Services Department Director; Alden Breinholt, Operations Division Director; and Cindi Mansell, City Recorder; were present.
1. CITY GOLF COURSES – SITE TOUR
Background: During the FY2015 Golf budget discussions, the Council had briefly addressed the Administrative transmittal outlining the long-term financial issues facing the Golf Fund if status quo operations were to continue. They convened a subcommittee to discuss these issues and review information provided by the Administration. At the request of the subcommittee, the Administration calculated budget implications for a number of scenarios.
In further consideration, members of the Council determined to personally visit and review various golf courses, amenities, capital needs, and conditions. The sites visited included the following City Golf Courses: Jordan River Par 3, Rose Park, Glendale, Nibley Park, and Forest Dale. Ms. Gust-Jenson requested that Mr. Graham group course amenities into “nice to have” or “essential”. Mr. Graham indicated that staff was working to compile this list to provide to the Council.
Jordan River Par 3: Mr. Graham pointed out the Jordan River Par 3 course was already slated for closure at the end of the operating season.
Rose Park: The Council and Staff toured the course. Mr. Graham outlined the need for pumps, wells, and other water system amenities, on-course restroom addition, range improvements, cart path improvements, and the limited size clubhouse and facilities. He illustrated the operational challenges associated with the bicycle path along the river and the sewer plant proximity. The Council viewed the possible sewage treatment plant expansion area/sewer pipe reconfiguration, as well as other options.
Glendale: Mr. Graham discussed septic issues, cart path improvements, lake bank stabilization, driving range netting repairs, on-course restrooms (currently portables), irrigation, and resulting water savings. He indicated there could be water rights issues. Discussion followed regarding options for closure, land sales, reconfiguration, and the amazing view.
Nibley Park: The Council and Staff toured the course. Mr. Graham pointed out there was no automatic irrigation system and the entire course was hand watered. He illustrated the conditions of the cart paths, necessary water stabilization of the pond area banks, perimeter fence replacement, and restrooms other than existing portables. It was noted the carts at this course were fueled by natural propane.
Forest Dale: The Council and Staff toured the course. Mr. Graham illustrated the land character of the course, tree maturity and variety, and its residential surroundings. He discussed the cart paths, need for irrigation control replacement, and lake bank stabilization.
Although the Bonneville Golf Course was not visited, discussion took place regarding the proposed reconfiguration/renovation options and associated costs. Mr. Graham said the driving range needed to be made more usable, and the irrigation system and test well were essential.
The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
This document is intended to serve as a full transcript as audio or video for entire content was not legally required.
This document constitutes the official minutes of the Site Tour of the Salt Lake City Council held June 17, 2014.
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