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LIEMR ANTIUM,
March 29, 19,63
TO: Village Manger, Council Mf).m",Jcrs amex Park Board Mlermbers
F F? 0 T,1 -. Kendall T. Stevens
SUB.JFCT: Golf Courses
Tha Golf Corso Com, mittoo 'ha,, F---I-ooing �s misny factoxs as possible,
perlfl-aining to opc3'3tincj policip-s that iimist Oe osil-.iblished and club house
facilities that- should be incorpr)rated into the diazign. Ulork is progressing.,
in the selection of --m architect, and it is hoped to make this GiDlect--I.on
soon
The corim-ittee wlould 3like xoz -,moir and concAderation,
a riumbon.- of items th,:A r;.'01 nee, -S 37-ci,aso3vC-,6,. the architect.
By crystal', izing ollr thoughts ao !3o -ii an%.
we can undoubtedly avofld
much delay in co -ming -k'-lo a flnal dasign.
You are urged 1-10 th:� z-'k-It,:chcd -i-Lemst, ,znd. to bring attention to
any item that has been ovei�lookcd. Firal deet ions be wde at a
meeting of the Park Board.
11. T. Stavponczj Cfizi;Xmian
Edina Park Board
Should the Gol-f
for other cononunity
win-oter sports, ect.
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ilour,a jacJ1,1ties ba cles-igned and mado a-vailable
funr,,6:-,Lonsp c3umli or, meetings, ,oclal functions,
yho comm-Litee feels that any ri@ior alternate uszge is quite
doubtful, and must not conflict with tile golfing activity. Also,
the location is not central in t1he Viliago. Costs would be sub-
stantial in operating a year-long facllit7, such as roads, snow
plowing: hazting5 maintenance, supeyvlsionj scheduling, ect.
It is also falt that the design should be for t1lo primary PurPoze,
excess costs fox Lsage should be avoided. In the event
L I t. e
specific other uses develop which could SuccPSGfU1'Y Utilise h'
Golf house without conflict!, thoza de alias couid be judged on t-he'.r
Merits.
2. Golf Course User;?
A. Establish a schedule of Green ices, so@son tickets or sea2on
perinit's for the 18 --holo and the 9 -hole Par 3 courses to
(1) Produce raveni.;e to fully offset, if ix,-Ssible, 'the -4ctUQ.1
operating cost's.
(2) control usage:, via sligilitly ,,•a,:trjctivc econoraic meansi,
Lo avolel mass usage and Severe cong-estion.
(3) Offer Edina -esidents attrzctive concessions.
(4) Establish reasonable cost rolationships to other
ccmnparable municipal -i'Z'cilities.
(5) Avo-ld concept of "membership" in a municipai facility
by a privilegod fsw.
13. Consider apeojai rate schedulos for V-Jfsek days vs. Week ends,
light- periods vs. bust pe! iodsr h0lildZys, womonlz days, youth
dzi-y-s. 1�tteinr�t to divert p- i ' aying doinand avay from known busy
PeTiods to Milo ncriods so as sa%curo. the utilization
and revenue.
C. consider estabiishing a sclieduie of se pori tickets or season
poral tisto (a) securo a raajor potion of the opczating costs,,
and (b) provide an attractive conce3slon for Edina residents.
The "semason ticket" concept would ailovi unlimi-teri play, on zin
would al loin
inriividuzal or Tho poxinit"
Edina xesidents to purchase cia-1.1y green feas at a reduced rate.
Avoid the concept of "w.,amb0rGh.-%P" Or Prfivilcged use-
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Est�,bli ' sh policy as to playing rasevvz-Gions. Pj.So consider
pfzying sequence. (Cormaittee feels lt-Feat reserva-11-ions sho-uM
(a) be cxtondcd to Edina season ticket or saason paxTait holders -
only, (b) thould no-,-- be made for mo-ee than one day ahead, (c)
and should not fill ovar about one -hal -R' the daily schedule.
It J.s believed that this one feature. could g1ve Edinans a major
concession, and coWd be used to avoid dominance by non-
rosidants. )
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E. L.oskma - Attempt- to A'-'oreczst dmmemand. (Cothis
wrould be an attractive concession, to Edina residents only).
Determine covets and establish renal rate a. in event construction
funds will not strot-ch to include all los ,ker rocpirements, at
least provide the sptice needed).
F. Restrictionz - Establish policy on tvihat course restrictionog
if any., should be ot-cabs izhcd. Considiar such factors as (1)
mininrim ages,, (2) complete ioursornes caring the busy hours,.,
(3) complete foursome=s for. re2ervationz, (4) learners, (5)
Par 3 course.
G. Pjacide whe-ther rentol of Goli-' carts -vAll be mgda
available.
,, and whethor these should 4),q Villago�o:xned or mad -3
a part O -f' 'Che Pro-concassion.
(Tile feels that J00tter care 4-M-1 ZuPV-xVi,3iO,-1 vc;Uldt
be rand with theas criz-ts under the Pco's cancessicil Pl6n.)
R. Pro vy. Mlanasfer -- Decido upon t-%,ha-Clier a pro should be secured,
and whather his componsai.-ion should bo- -Aholly salary or commmissioll
or co.mb-ination. Hstcblieh his duties, aGponsibili-tieo apd his
morchandizing privileges. Also, whothez- he should ba allows'd
to Glaploy assistants.
3. &Aa.R
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A. Dressing Rooms. Si le
owers. Toits. Lock-��rs =-Detezmine space
;T:-1—ZdzU —for t—ho Consider future
requiremonts, also. Doterimi-ne, -cinalc Type end size o -F lock
needed. Consider whialk". protection or quiarding is needed for
locker areas.
fie. Prc-Sho oanager. -- Ectbisih space n0add 1ox rki. axC"a"
djspjty.aded
s-,oraqo, rapajzs. A�iso v4" at space nc, in
Overt assiat-Plits are araployed. Cons-ider future space needs,
expansion possibilities. Dsto"-Ane sp-cce relationship to
other building aroas -,uch cis lounge, snack 1, -)ax-; drOSISInSf areas,
entry,, etc.
C. Lounoo - Ha,? much sp-nce in -�caruiied? Also, future needs.
E-c�n;I-jar tho pos3i,13,11ity of uszgi. What type furnish -Ings?
Also, consider shadelj cutside lounqo are -a'.
D. Establish StoragO SPaCO n0cd,-65 fOx-MMa90z- Pro-
mainic-lenance, etc.
Determnina space neaded. Counter and stm
-tables, or hoth? What food service? Dete=ina equipment
needed.
(Coffnvittee feels that food sarvice should be limited to fairly
simple items, requiring minimum of equiMientu and preparation.
Also, very if any coin operated dispens-e-rs.)
F. Entry - Determine orientation to the site, and to the starting
locationv parking, etc. Consider rutil"Aple usage, winter sports,
etc. Consider walk ways.
G* E,.a (LG - is this a roquirement'! inside'? Outs:Lcle'l
H. Caretaker kt;Lt�Lys - Determine if guarding or maintenance
would 7equire a caretaker living or, the premise. If so, what
space is needed?
Lp 11 - Establish at floor materials needed to withstand
golf shoes damage. Also consider the safety aspects- V11-lat
replacement or upkeep factors are involved?