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choices. The golf course and associated business park could then take full advantage of the existing <br />park land and wetlands, thereby adding and protecting open space in this area. The Park and <br />Recreation Commission is being asked to examine the issue now to understand how a course would <br />benefit the commercial/industrial land sales and property valuation. A $3,500 proposal to address <br />these issues has been submitted by a consultant. Monies for this project were included in the 1999 <br />Parks Operations Budget. Mr. Boos explained that should the City Council decide to approve the <br />feasibility study, the Park and Recreation Commission as well as the Economic Development <br />Authority and Planning Commission would be involved throughout the process. <br /> <br />Mr. Norman stated it was considered to be Phase IV of the business park development and Council <br />has authorized staffto begin negotiations with the property owner. While drafting the plans, it was <br />determined there are a lot of lands that are undevelopable due to wetlands, plus there is the landfill <br />land which is protected by the PCA and held to not be developed so the groundwater can be checked. <br />However, the PCA would not mind using that land as park land or a golf course. He noted that if <br />disbursed between office buildings and undevelopable lands, a small executive course could be <br />considered to be integrated. It was felt a study should be conducted to determine if it is feasible and <br />what the operation costs would be. Mr. Norman advised that money for this feasibility has been <br />budgeted but it is understood one question the feasibility would not answer is what entity would <br />operate the golf course. He noted while the golf course could be a public golf course, it could also <br />be a privately-mn golf course, or a leased venture. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook commented that it could also be a combination of the two with the pro shop being <br />mn independently to the golf course which could be run by the City. He stated he supports <br />conducting a feasibility study and looking toward a public city-owned golf course which could <br />provide revenues for the City's use in other areas, including park development. <br /> <br />Commissioner Rolfe asked how many acres are involved. Mr. Boos stated he cannot recall the exact <br />acreage but that is one issue the report would identify, including probable configurations to maximize <br />utilization of the space, whether linear or some other in configuration. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated there is an executive course (par 3) in Brooklyn Park and he understands <br />the green fees are usually filled. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos stated this would not detract from CIP dollars and the primary consideration by the <br />Commission is to get their input, especially since this property may impact the park land issue. <br /> <br />Commissioner Droegemueller commented on the operation of the golf course and pro shop in the <br />City of Anoka and stated he would like to consider a city-owned golf course so the City would <br />directly benefit from revenues raised. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos stated the issue of who operates/owns the golf course would not be addressed at this time <br />and will not be answered in the proposed feasibility report. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/January 14, 1999 <br /> Page 3 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />