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CASE <br /> <br />FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A NINE HOLE GOLF COURSE <br />AS PART OF COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL <br />DEVELOPMENT AT THE WASTE MANAGEMENT SITE <br />By: James E. Norman, City Administrator and <br /> Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor <br /> <br />Background: <br />As Council is aware, $1,300,000 in TI~ dollars is proposed within the 1999-2003 Capital <br />Improvement Program to purchase approximately 160 acres south of the landfill. The purpose <br />would be to continue the successful commercial/industrial development that began with the <br />Business Park 95 venture (Business Park 95 is nearly built-out). In addition, acquisition of this <br />land allows the City to determine exactly how the property develops. One concept that has been <br />discussed as part of the commercial/industrial land development is the integration of a par 3, nine- <br />hole golf course. <br /> <br />The west and northwest portions of the Waste Management site are dotted with wetlands (and <br />mature oaks) and therefore, difficult or cost prohibitive to develop in a traditional way. Plus, <br />portions of the north part of this same 160-acre parcel are governed by the Minnesota Pollution <br />Control Agency (PCA) rules, which limit the placement of buildings and associated infrastructure <br />- but do not preclude park or golf course purposes. On January 14, 1999, the Park and Recreation <br />Commission examined the concept of a nine-hole golf course at this location (noting that some <br />existing park land may be needed for the golf course). After a detailed discussion, the <br />Commission unanimously recommended the City Council order a feasibility study for the golf <br />course concept. The park portion of the 1999 General Fund budget provides the moneys necessary <br />under the professional services line item. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends that a feasibility study occur for the integration of a golf course with the <br />proposed commercial/industrial development project. Attached for your information are a site <br />location map, feasibility study proposal, and draft January 14, 1999 Park Commission meeting <br />minutes. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br />Motion to approve/not approve a feasibility study for a nine-hole golf course in conjunction with <br />commercial/industrial land development at the Waste Management site. <br /> <br />Reviewed by: <br />City Administrator <br />Community Development Directoi' <br />Director of Public Works <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor <br /> <br />Copies also distributed to: <br />Park and Recreation Commission <br />Finance Officer <br />City Engineer <br />Development Consultant <br /> <br />CC:02/09/99 <br />@shared/councilc/golfcourse <br /> <br /> <br />